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I am an award-winning illustrator, creative leader, and visual storyteller with 15+ years of experience in hand-drawn and digital illustration, concept design, character/world-building, and sequential storytelling.
I have been recognized with national and international awards, including the 2024 International Latino Book Award, 2024 Outstanding Emerging BIPOC Creator Award, and Microsoft Surface Original by Design Finalist. I excel at building and leading creative teams, managing projects from concept to delivery, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary partners in publishing, academia, and healthcare. I am seeking to bring leadership and hands-on creative expertise to art, story, and world-building roles in the publishing industry.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Chief Creative Officer & Lead Illustrator at DUKEScomics LLC
January 1, 2020 - PresentFounded and direct award-winning publishing company specializing in bilingual graphic novels, concept art, and visual storytelling. Led all aspects of creative production including illustration, character design, storyboarding, and world-building. Directed creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and social media presence. Managed cross-disciplinary collaborations with educators, researchers, and cultural organizations. Exhibited work internationally at Tokyo Comic Con (Japan), Leipzig Book Fair Manga Comic Con (Germany), Guadalajara International Book Fair (Mexico), and major U.S. events including ALA and C2E2.
Teaching Artist at El Paso Museum of Art
January 1, 2018 - PresentDeveloped and taught workshops on visual storytelling, comics illustration, and narrative design to youth and adults. Mentored emerging artists, emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
Graphic Medicine Illustrator (Freelance/Contract) at Freelance/Contract
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreated comics, storyboards, and motion comics for healthcare education and research institutions (UTEP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Alzheimer’s Association). Developed visual communication tools on trauma-informed care, dementia caregiving, and brain health—bridging art, education, and science. Contributed illustrations to peer-reviewed academic journals and presented at International Graphic Medicine Conferences (2021, 2023).
Supervisor at UTEP Office of Special Events
January 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed event logistics, led teams, and managed high-profile productions including graduations, concerts, and televised sports. Oversaw budgets, vendors, and stage production, developing transferable project management and leadership skills. Trained teams in audio-visual set-up and operation.
Store Manager at GameStop
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Managed a $6M annual sales location, led staff recruitment, training, and community engagement. Built strong customer experience and team leadership foundations relevant to creative leadership roles.
Chief Creative Officer & Lead Illustrator at DUKEScomics LLC
January 1, 2020 - PresentFounded and directs an award-winning bilingual graphic novels and visual storytelling publishing company. Leads all aspects of creative production, including illustration, character design, storyboarding, and world-building; manages branding campaigns, marketing, and social media; directs creative teams and collaborates with educators, researchers, and cultural organizations; exhibited work internationally at Tokyo Comic Con, Leipzig Book Fair Manga Comic Con, Guadalajara International Book Fair, and major U.S. events.
Teaching Artist at El Paso Museum of Art
January 1, 2018 - PresentDeveloped and taught workshops on visual storytelling, comics illustration, and narrative design to youth and adults. Mentored emerging artists, emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
Graphic Medicine Illustrator (Freelance/Contract) at Freelance/Contract
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreated comics, storyboards, and motion comics for healthcare education and research institutions (UTEP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Alzheimer’s Association). Developed visual communication tools on trauma-informed care, dementia caregiving, and brain health—bridging art, education, and science. Contributed illustrations to peer-reviewed journals and presented at International Graphic Medicine Conferences (2021, 2023).
Supervisor at UTEP Office of Special Events
December 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed event logistics, led teams, and managed high-profile productions including graduations, concerts, and televised sports. Oversaw budgets, vendors, and stage production, developing transferable project management and leadership skills. Trained teams in audio-visual set-up and operation.
Store Manager at GameStop
December 31, 2014 - September 10, 2025Managed a $6M annual sales location, led staff recruitment, training, and community engagement. Built strong customer experience and team leadership foundations relevant to creative leadership roles.
Chief Creative Officer & Lead Illustrator at DUKEScomics LLC
January 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025Founded and directed an award-winning publishing company specializing in bilingual graphic novels, concept art, and visual storytelling. Led all aspects of creative production including illustration, character design, storyboarding, and world-building. Managed branding campaigns, marketing strategies, and social media presence. Directed creative teams and collaborated with educators, researchers, and cultural organizations. Exhibited work internationally at Tokyo Comic Con (Japan), Leipzig Book Fair Manga Comic Con (Germany), Guadalajara International Book Fair (Mexico), and major U.S. events including ALA and C2E2.
Teaching Artist at El Paso Museum of Art
January 1, 2018 - October 29, 2025Developed and taught workshops on visual storytelling, comics illustration, and narrative design to youth and adults. Mentored emerging artists, emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
Graphic Medicine Illustrator at Freelance/Contract
January 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025Created comics, storyboards, and motion comics for healthcare education and research institutions (UTEP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Alzheimer’s Association). Developed visual communication tools on trauma-informed care, dementia caregiving, and brain health — bridging art, education, and science. Contributed illustrations to peer-reviewed academic journals and presented at International Graphic Medicine Conferences (2021, 2023).
Supervisor at UTEP Office of Special Events
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Directed event logistics, led teams, and managed high-profile productions including graduations, concerts and televised sports. Oversaw budgets, vendors, and stage production, developing transferable project management and leadership skills. Trained teams in audio visual set-up and operation.
Store Manager at GameStop
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Managed a $6M annual sales location, led staff recruitment, training, and community engagement. Built strong customer experience and team leadership foundations relevant to creative leadership roles.
Education
A.A.S., Computer Animation at The Art Institutes International Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025A.A.S., Computer Animation at The Art Institutes International Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025A.A.S., Computer Animation at The Art Institutes International Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Qualifications
International Latino Book Award (2024) – Graphic Novel
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025Outstanding Emerging BIPOC Creator Award (2024) – Latinx Pop Lab/Ad Astra Media
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025El Paso Black Business & Community Awards (2023) – Arts & Entertainment Business of the Year
January 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025El Paso Black Business & Community Awards (2025) – Arts & Entertainment Business of the Year
January 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025Microsoft Surface Original by Design Contest (Finalist) – International Design Competition
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 202547th Annual Conference on Aging Art Award – Winner
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Gaming, Other
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