resume
achievements and experience
Designer Shoe Warehouse
January 2022 - present
Graphic Designer - Site
Working cross-department to create aspirational designs on the e-commerce website. Building more efficient processes and creating stronger working relationships between departments.
Whole Foods Market
November 2017 - January 2022
Store Systems Integrator
Working in a fast-paced retail environment as an auditor, tech support, and marketing specialist, I was responsible for all signage in the store. Working with multiple departments cross store and cross country to understand and verify signage as it was coming from global headquarters and auditing for verification that digitally and technologically data was processes accurately.
Self - Employed
2017 - 2018
Freelance Designer
Working as a freelance designer, I had the opportunity to build brands and create brand identities from company beginnings to help structure companies for success. Creating wireframes and business documents and supporting growing businesses by supplementing their design needs.
Zoozler, Inc
2015 - 2017
Lead Graphic Designer
Working as a designer at a startup company, I had the opportunity to brand the company and build a brand identity from the ground up.
Deadline-driven, and juggling multiple priorities, I lead a team of four to six designers and developers, working to create streamlined processes and efficiently grow the company through client relations and a strong portfolio of company work.
Destination Imagination
2008 - 2019
Affiliate Challenge Master for the Arts
DI works with K-12 students in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) program to teach problem-solving skills and team-building.
In this position, I oversaw a competition site where I would coordinate multiple groups of students, train adults to work with the students during the competition and maintain appraisal standards for the location.
Titan Productions
2013 - 2015
Executive Producer
Working as the head of the student activities board, I coordinated all major campus events and worked with various academic departments to plan financial budgets for the school year activities.
education
degrees and recoginition
Indiana University | South Bend, IN
2011 - 2015
New Media Graphic Design | Bachelor of Fine Arts
In my four years at Indiana University | South Bend I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media focusing on graphic design studies with a minor in Photography.
National Residence Hall Honorary
2013 - 2014
A leading international organization advocating for the interests and welfare of residence hall students while also providing opportunities for their personal growth and development. This award is given in recognition of individuals who have contributed to the advancement of college and university housing.
Dean's List Award
2011 - 2015
Recognition of academic excellence. While being heavily involved in campus life and student activity, I maintained exceptional grades all four years.
skills
proficiencies and talents
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Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects, Premiere)
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UX/UI design
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Videography | Photography
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Friendly | Great communication skills
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Client management
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Familiar with WordPress, HTML, CSS, Wix, Squarespace
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Problem-solving | Troubleshooting
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Creative
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Adaptable | Quick thinker