I'M
PATRICIA YAPLE.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
As a senior designer, my driving force is the passion for crafting visual narratives that captivate and inspire. With extensive experience across the Technology, Academic, Insurance, and Medical sectors, I've had the privilege of collaborating with prestigious clients including Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, The American Association of Dermatology, TruStage, Rice University, The University of Houston, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, UTSA, UNT Dallas, and others. I am currently open to exploring new full-time or contract opportunities where I can leverage my skills and expertise to deliver impactful design solutions.
I HAVE WORKED WITH
skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
BRANDING
95%
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
95%
MICROSOFT OFFICE
95%
MARKETING
80%
WEB DESIGN
75%
TYPOGRAPHY
90%
FIGMA
90%
CANVA
80%
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
90%
PORTFOLIO
EXPERIENCE
2024-Present
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2018-2024
RICE UNIVERSITY
Consults with multiple clients to support their creative needs, such as proposals, annual reports, publications, infographics, presentations, brochures, and other deliverables. Participates in brainstorming sessions to develop new collateral based on strategic goals. Manages multiple client projects, consistently receiving positive feedback for creativity and reliability.
Graphic Designer
Support a wide range of design requests for professional digital and print projects from a variety of audiences across the institution. Providing art direction and creative design support for a wide range of institutional projects and constituents.
2017-2018
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Senior Graphic Designer
Conceptualized, modified, and produced deliverables (including brochures, annual reports, magazines, billboards, online ads, and other visual communications media) that maintained the organization’s brand and visual identity. Reviewed as part of Brand Review Team multiple internal and external communications and marketing assets provided by other University of Houston departments and programs.
2015-2017
UT HEALTH MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graphic Designer
Met with departments and physicians to discuss and understand project deliverables related to communications, development, and marketing and delivered professional designs that strictly adhere to the organizations visual identity. Conceptualized and produced deliverables such as brochures, banners, invitations, and websites. Met with clients to discuss budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
2014-2015
UTSA
Multimedia Designer II
Provided design production for multiple schools and programs within the university. Consulted with multiple stakeholders to support their creative needs, such as annual reports, publications, infographics, presentations, brochures, and other deliverables.
2008-2014
NEWTEK
Graphic Designer
Designed and led long-term projects, including a monthly magazine, product brochure updates, and product packaging improvements. Designed and developed visual solutions to support the organization’s brand and visual identity. Produced marketing collateral for industry trade shows, including The National Association of Broadcasters, and other company events, including reseller meetings, local, national, and international tours and demonstrations.
CONTACT
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to work together. I look forward to hearing from you.pattyyaple@gmail.com