General, Personal Projects, Professional, Texas

Taylor-Made Socials: Bringing People Together in Austin

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Introducing Taylor-Made Socials: Bringing People Together in Austin

Creating opportunities for people to connect in person has always been a passion of mine. Back in 2022-2023, I started hosting social mixer events for the Austin Social Scene Facebook Group. These monthly gatherings quickly gained traction, with anywhere from 40 to 120+ attendees, depending on the event. I organized these mixers at some of Austin’s most popular restaurants, bars, and breweries, including ABGB, Pinthouse Brewery, Still Austin Whiskey, Little Woodrow’s, Oskar Blues, and many more. These events were a great way to build friendships, make acquaintances, and foster a sense of community. (See more here: ASS & AYP Networking Event)

Austin Social Scene Event at Still Austin Whiskey
Austin Social Scene Event at Little Woodrow’s Southpark Meadows
Austin Social Scene Event at Still Austin Whiskey
Austin Social Scene and Austin Young Professionals Networking Partnership Event at Oskar Blues Brewery

After a couple of years of consistent event hosting monthly, I eventually experienced burnout and decided to take a break from organizing socials. However, as 2025 rolled in, I felt a renewed desire to bring people together. Instead of limiting myself to a singular Facebook group, I wanted to create a brand that could expand across multiple communities. Thus, Taylor-Made Socials was born—a monthly social mixer designed to help adults in Austin meet new people in a relaxed, fun, and welcoming environment.

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General, Professional, Texas

Marketing Coordinator Role at Design Workshop

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As a Marketing Coordinator at Design Workshop, I played a vital role in supporting the Austin Studio while frequently supporting the Houston Studio. My work spanned various aspects of proposal coordination, marketing, business development, and industry research, ensuring the Texas studios made their annual goals and the firm remained competitive in securing projects across the state and the nation. My primary proposal coordination responsibilities required exceptional attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to facilitate multidisciplinary teams across different locations and time zones.

Proposals & Qualifications

Proposals are a crucial part of winning new projects, and I was responsible for managing the entire process from start to finish. This included:

  • Leading kick-off meetings to align the team and set clear directives for proposal development.
  • Developing custom InDesign RFP/RFQ bid submissions for Texas, national, and international projects.
  • Ensuring compliance by reviewing and submitting all necessary legal documents and forms.
  • Coordinating deadlines to maintain efficiency and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Editing proposals for grammar, formatting, and design consistency.
  • Communicating with subconsultants and partners to gather required materials.
  • Managing content libraries for past proposals to streamline future submissions.
  • Providing design recommendations to enhance the visual appeal of proposals.
  • Tracking proposal success rates and analyzing feedback to refine content and formatting approach.
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