02 essentials
MY SOFTWARE & SKILLS CATALOG
Adobe Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Lightroom, Premiere Pro
Digital Skills
Photography, Procreate, SketchUp, Wix
Physical Skills
Painting, Drawing/Sketching, Sewing, Crochet, Rug Tufting
E-Commerce
Amazon Images, A+ Content and Storefronts
03 WORK HISTORY
LEADERSHIP AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
2021-2022
Pelz Gear
2020
Head Graphic Designer and Photographer
Works on e-commerce imagery, creating and applying proper specs needed for optimized product listings, A+ content, Amazon storefronts, websites and strong product photography. Fulfills client graphic needs ranging from instructional photography to branded packaging.
Miami University
Graphic Design Intern
Reported to the Design Manager and assisted the creative team with the developement, design and production of core Miami University graphics, logos, collateral event materials as well as a variety of other creative tasks as assigned.
2018-Present
Ohio Army National Guard
2015-2021
Target
Culinary Specialist
Gained an attention to detail and developed time management and problem-solving skills working with superiors and fellow soldiers. Served as the Platoon Guide in charge of leading 60 soldiers in a variety of tasks and drills as well as retaining and relaying important information.
Learning Mentor
Knowledgeable about and successfully trained more than 50 people in approximately every area of the store. Also selected by the leadership team as someone that embodies team values, strong work ethic, comprehensive store knowledge, and demonstrates amazing guest service.
2022-Present
LemonGrenade Creative
Graphic Designer
Works on a close knit creative team on projects such as branding and logos, way-finding, packaging, websites, as well as various print, event, and social media materials. Works closely with clients and senior designers day-to-day.
04 education
DEGREES AND RELATED COURSEWORK
2017-2021
Miami University
BFA Communication Design and Minor in Photography
2020
Communication Design Studio II
Analyzed how brand building and design outcomes impact human decision making & designed using a people-driven design process that considers the user's needs.
2020
Highwire Brand Studio
This course replicated real-world agency life and client structure, developing brand positions that clearly communicate who the brand is for, it's value proposition, and resulting customer benefit.
2018
Design Research Methods
Gained familiarity with design research methods by running research projects involving methods that render data like observation, surveys, interviews, focus groups and design outcome analysis.
05 A BIT ABOUT ME
Other than design, I like pineapple on pizza, rock climbing, obsessive organizing, and a series of grandma activities — Including, but not limited to: crochet, reading, puzzles, and thrifting might as well be my part time job. If you’re lucky enough to snag an interview with me, you should ask me how I knew I wanted to be a Graphic Designer! Until then, feel free to browse my digital portfolio or skip the theatrics and view my resume below!
