Resume

Education
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP)

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graphic Design

Minor
Spanish

Additional Education

  • July 2024: Principles of Design for Animation (Design Bootcamp)

  • Summer 2009
    UWSP Study Abroad Program
    Art, Architecture, and Design in Greece

Graduation
May 2011, 3.57 GPA, Cum Laude


Program Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

    • Illustrator

    • InDesign

    • Photoshop

    • Bridge

    • Acrobat Pro

    • Reader

  • Microsoft Office Suite

    • PowerPoint

    • Word

    • Excel

    • Outlook

Strengths

  • Macintosh + PC platform fluency

  • Print Design + Typography + Color Theory

  • Concept + Logo Development

  • Styleframe + Storyboard Art Direction for Animators

  • Effective Interpersonal Communicator

  • Proactive Team Member + Self-Starter

  • Time Management + Multi-Tasking Skills

  • Energetic + Punctual Brainstormer

  • Promotional Copywriting Skills

Awards

2024: Distinction Award for Design, 30th Annual Communicator Awards

Relevant Work Experience

  • Center for Vein Restoration - Greenbelt, Maryland (Remote)
    Graphic Designer
    October 2021 - Present
    Creates print and digital marketing materials to promote vein clinic locations, services, internal company departments, and special events. Collaborates with senior management to grow and maintain new brand applications for print and web.

  • Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC - Arcadia, Wisconsin
    Graphic Designer
    December 2014 - October 2021
    Enthusiastically worked with the Director of Photography and accessory product category managers to produce a 600+ page biannual Home Accents catalog and 60+ page annual outdoor furniture catalog using detailed typography styles, master pages, InDesign book documents and high-resolution press-ready files. Executed prompt in-store, print and web graphic requests for furniture dealers and internal departments while adhering to brand standards.


  • Ashley HomeStores - Arcadia, Wisconsin
    Graphic Designer
    June 2011 - December 2014
    Designed time-sensitive materials for national and international Ashley HomeStores while following company brand standards. Provided accurate and timely press files to printers and vendors.

  • EV Creative Studios - Central Wisconsin
    Graphic Designer and Owner
    September 2021 - Present
    Freelancing logos, branding, layout materials for clients.

  • Dance Party Fitness LLC - Central Wisconsin
    Group Fitness Instructor and Owner
    2018 - Present
    Instructs multiple formats of Zumba® fitness classes in-person and virtually. Self-starter with high organizational and management skills, as demonstrated by hosting numerous special events and classes. Maintains continuing education credits with Athletics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Designs marketing materials to promote class information.

  • UWSP Pointer Newspaper - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
    Graphic Design Intern
    2010 - 2011
    Designed various sections of the 12-page campus weekly newspaper. Completed tight deadlines with photographers, designers, and reporters.

  • Eastbay - Wausau, Wisconsin
    Copywriter/Design Intern
    Summer 2010
    Wrote various promotional sporting goods copy and SEO copy, email subject lines, articles and taglines. Assisted with catalog layout and poster designs.

  • UWSP Allen Center - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
    Graphic Design Intern
    2009 - 2011
    Assisted in the design of promotional materials including posters, handouts, displays, and window decorations.

References and samples of work are available upon request.