I began studying graphic design after trying out a myriad of majors, including biology, psychology, and interpreting for the Deaf. In 1999, while attending San Antonio College, I was awarded a summer internship at Zeitgraph Inc. design studio. At summer's end I was asked to become a full-fledged member of the Zeitgraph family.

I left Zeitgraph in early 2001 and began working as a freelance designer. In the fall of the same year I signed on as a creative talent with Aquent's Austin office. Shortly thereafter I moved to Austin where I continued to work for Aquent clients on a wide range of short- and long-term projects.

In January of 2004 I joined Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (formerly Holt, Rinehart and Winston) as a Senior Ancillary Designer. Since the completion of the merger between Harcourt and Houghton Mifflin I have transitioned into the expanded role of Senior Technical Production Specialist in the corporate-level Technical Production Services department.

2012 brought an itch for change and adventure. In July the other half and I made the big leap and became California residents. It was with a lot of excitement, and a little bit of panic, that I bid a fond farewell to HMH. Now I'm just waiting to see what comes next!

Etcetera:
I am an amateur grammarian with a fashion "problem." I enjoy spending time with family, my honey, and our "fur children" – Sloth and Goonie. I am kind-of obsessed with alphabetizing & categorizing things, breakfast tacos, and Words with Friends. I also really like board games, carny rides, cat photos, crossword puzzles, film, pop culture & sci-fi novels, team trivia, television, and video games.