Greyhound Dreams of Becoming a Graphic Designer for a Non-Profit Organization

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PORTALES, NM (08/01/2018) David Aguirre, who is majoring in graphic design and communication with an emphasis in public relations at Eastern New Mexico University, wants to use the skills he's learning while pursuing his degree to make the world a better place. He plans on becoming a graphic designer and public relations specialist for a non-profit organization after graduating this fall.

"I want to support a good cause and make a difference in our society," said David. "When it comes to graphic design and PR, I have always had the desire to make things better.

"I look around and think to myself, 'I could make an impact to help people with their small business or help someone with their vision/idea and encourage them. With the right PR and design, I could help make it happen.'

"In the past, I have done free-lance work, and I love empowering people with a little hope. I am a visionary and motivator. I have always had big ideas, and I would like to help people with theirs'."

David is gaining work experience in the public relations and graphic design fields as a media relations and social media assistant for the Office of Communication Services at ENMU.

He writes features and blogs, creates social media content and designs ads for the University. "I love working there because I get to have experience in a real working environment and the people there are great," he said. "I can see my work published, whether that is my writing or my design work."

David found that ENMU was the right fit for him because it was close to home (Ruidoso, New Mexico), affordable and had a great community. "I don't think I would have gotten into graphic design if I didn't come here. I love ENMU. I found many life-long friends, including meeting my wife," he explained.

"My favorite part about being a Greyhound is the people I have come across," he said. "The Baptist Student Union has positively impacted my life because I have met good-hearted, genuine people. We serve the college community with free lunch, and we also help first-year students move into their dorms."

When asked about his favorite place at ENMU, David chose the Golden Student Success Center. "Although the GSSC has not officially opened [Editor's Note: The grand opening will be on Aug. 28 at 5 p.m.], I feel like that will be one of my favorite spots on campus. There is going to be a lot of student activity there, and I like that. Another place that I like is the Mac Lab in the Art an Anthropology building. It's where I do all my design work."

David was born and raised in Ruidoso, New Mexico. His father, Miguel, and his mother, Maria, own a computer business. He has three siblings: Miguel, Carla and Andres. Miguel and his wife, Stephanie, live in Tyler, Texas. He works IT for Mercy Ships, a non-profit organization that performs free surgeries to third-world countries with their state-of-the-art hospital ship. Carla is an accountant for the KENW Broadcast Center at ENMU. Andres is a sophomore at ENMU majoring in business.

David's wife, Kenzie, is an early childhood education major at ENMU. She will graduate this fall. She hopes to pursue a master's degree in applied behavioral analysis therapy.

Original article: https://www.enmu.edu/about/news-and-events/enmu-news/success-spotlight/2652-greyhound-dreams-of-becoming-a-graphic-designer-for-a-non-profit-organization