Resume

Jackie Williams

Houston, Texas

home@attawellsummer.com
832/617/0122

Education

Bachelor of Art &
Minor in Art History (20th Century Design)
University of Houston (2011) — Houston, TX

My educational background includes art (illustration, painting), graphic design, art history (20th Century design, surrealism, postmodernism), and creative writing (short stories, poetry).

Cosmetology Operator
Franklin Beauty Institute (2025) — Houston, TX

Service Activities

2022
AIGA-Houston
Portfolio Reviewer

2021
Houston Arts Alliance
Grant Panelist

2018
Houston Area Women's Center
Race Against Violence Volunteer

EXHIBITIONS

2012
MFAH 16th Annual Citywide African-American Artists Exhibition
The Community Artists’ Collective, Houston, TX
"Thomas & Janie”

I am a multi-talented and resourceful illustrator and graphic designer with 10+ years of print and digital experience. Work for my clients is tailored to each client’s specific needs and varies from non-profits, boutique consulting firms, and individuals. My personal work draws from my graphic design, art, and creative writing background to create resonating, iconic, narrative-driven projects that reflect on relationships, history, and nature. Additional interests include UX and UI design, project management, exploring digital storytelling, creative writing, and podcasting.

Skills

• Advance knowledge of current trends, techniques, and creative technology, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, such as typography, color theory, composition, and hierarchy
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple projects
• Comfortable in a creative team, working independently, or leading projects
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator with team members, external departments, vendors, and diverse clients
• Other skills and platforms: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Constant Contact email marketing, Salesforce CRM platform, audio editing, Shopify ecommerce, and creative writing

Work Experience

Sales Associate
J. Crew — Houston, TX
2018-2019 to Present

• Greeting in-store guests
• Providing excellent customer service in-store and over the phone
• Fulfilling online orders and in-store pick-ups
• Restocking and organizing merchandise
• Knowledgeable about J. Crew products, style, and current trends

Senior Graphic Designer
National Diversity Council — Houston, TX
February 2012 to April 2024

• Developing and executing creative concepts, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and target audience
• Creating flyers, booklets, website graphics, email blasts, ads, social media graphics, brochures, and logos based on project guidelines
• Designing and sending marketing emails
• Maintaining an email database of 150,000+ email addresses
• Prioritizing, tracking, and completing tasks through Salesforce
• Collaborating and brainstorming with cross-functional teams to create print and digital designs
• Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work
• Conceptualizing, designing, and uploading unique graphics for merchandise in online store

Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Owner
Attawell Summer Creative/Self-Employed — Houston, TX
2011 to Present

• Designing marketing material and various graphic design projects
• Creating custom hand-drawn and digital artwork, as well as developing logos, branding materials, and marketing collateral for individual clients and organizations
• Researching, critiquing, and analyzing topics and editing audio for podcasts

Previous clients

National Novel Writing Month - Remote
May 2022 - Sep 2022

• Created illustrations used in promotional material and merchandise for the 2022 National Novel Writing Month campaign

Houston Heights Association - Houston, TX
February 2019 - March 2019

• Designed a print ad to promote True North 2019, a Heights Boulevard sculpture project