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I'm Estefany Sarai

Creative turned designer + photographer + social media manger + event planner + everything in between.

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It started with my love of arts and passion to learn. Welcome to my story!

Ever since I can remember I've been referred to as a creative person, doodling in notebooks, making crafts, taking pictures everywhere I went and for the longest time I always just thought of all of these talents as just hobbies.
 
It wasn't until I started making fliers and taking photos of events for my Resident Assistant job that I even considered the possibility of having a creative job. Since then, my life took in a direction I never expected, one that involves being both a designer and photographer professionally.

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My life ended up taking a huge turn when I decided that I no longer wanted to be a teacher (something I'd dreamed of my whole life). In 2018 when I decided to become a graphic designer it was like the stars aligned and everything started to fall into place.

I was able to land a job as a part-time designer & photographer at Lee College (hallelujah!) while simultaneously taking design and photography classes at University of Houston - Clear Lake. I was learning all of the design programs in class while also using those skills in real-time at my job.

In 2020, I graduated from UHCL with a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. Currently, in addition to working at Lee College, I've also started a free-lance business for both design & photography.

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Fun Facts About Me

1

I was born in New Orleans.

2

I have a dog named Fletcher.

3

Coca-Cola is my guilty pleasure.

4

I love to sing
(in private)

Work

Volunteer

Awards

2018 - Present

Lee College

Graphic Designer & Lead Photographer

  • Lead photographer. (Graduation, athletics department, professional head-shots, events and marketing)

  • Contributed photography and graphics for social media accounts and main website.

  • Designed marketing collateral. (digital and print)

  • Collaborated with other designers on large scale events for corporate partnerships. (Exxon-Mobil, Baytown Symphony Orchestra, etc.)

  • Communicated and followed-up with staff on projects.

  • Lead and assisted with various videography projects.

  • Presented design concepts to clients and problem-solved any issues that arose.

2017-2020

Educating Children for Christ Christian School

Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager & Primary Photographer

  • Create and manage social media accounts. (Facebook and Instagram)

  • Lead photographer. (Graduations, field trips and special occasions)

  • Designed both digital and print marketing material. (Brochures, postcards, awards and flyers)

  • Assisted with designing the official website.

2012-2017

University Forest Apartments

Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager & Primary Photographer

  • Designed all marketing material utilized for all events hosted by staff during employment period. (Fliers, postcards, social media graphics)

  • Successfully coordinated events while exceeding attendance expectations.

  • Lead photographer. (Events, head-shots, marketing material and social media)

  • Actively managed the social media accounts. (Facebook and Instagram).

  • Headed Hawks Landing “Live Learn Grow” program from 2015-2016.

  • Trained and Lead RA staff and adopted administrative duties assisting the General Manager and Assistant Director.

  • Designed a calendar of scheduled social media posts for the year.

2019-2020

The Signal at University of Houston - Clear Lake

Graphic Designer & Reporter

  • Designed and published graphics and infographic artwork on UHCL website.

  • Collaborated with The Signal staff on multiple projects that required design work.

  • Researched and organized all data for all of the infographics I was assigned.

  • Won awards for the designs submitted to The Signal.

2019-2020

Art Association at University of Houston - Clear Lake

Secretary & Graphic Designer

  • Designed official logo and branding style for the organization.

  • Managed all correspondence between the organization and external parties.

  • Collaborated with Art Association members to plan and carry out monthly events.

  • Assisted with finances, digital and print designs & scheduling for all events.

  • Designed, edited and distributed bi-monthly newsletter to all members.

  • Managed social media accounts and designed regular marketing material.

  • WINNER - 2021 Awards for Student Work Gold Circle Awards - Collegiate Recipients - DM36 Informational Graphics Portfolio of Work

  • WINNER - UHCL Outstanding Art & Design Student for the Class of 2019-2020

  • 1st Place - Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (Use of Data)

  • 1st Place - LISTA Shirt Design Contest

  • 1st Place - Art Association Logo Design Contest

  • 3rd Place - 2020 Senior BFA Exhibition

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