My Story
It’s nice to virtually meet you!
A little about myself… I’ve been lucky enough to have 13+ years of experience in challenging but rewarding Design and Marketing roles and have loved every second! I am currently enrolled in Savannah College of Art and Design (evenings and weekends) pursuing my masters degree in Graphic Design and Visual Experience, which means I am right on top of all the most current trends and best practices. I also have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Design. Above anything else, though, I have a deep-rooted passion and drive for creating a better world and I believe design can do that.
I am an experienced practitioner who, most days, lives in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (and if Adobe XD was a coffee shop, I’d be their favorite regular.) I am driven. I am hard-working. I am loyal, award winning and educated. If I see a problem, I fix it; no prompting necessary. I am patient and self-motivated and see things through to the end. I’d be honored to get a chance to speak with you.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design, Summer 2020 – 2024
Completed coursework towards a Master of Arts in Graphic Design and Visual Experience.
Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2005 – Summer 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography.
Minor emphases: Graphic Design, Drawing & Art History
Awarded
“Best Campaign”
– from United Way for campaign creative and execution in 2019
Certificate
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For demonstrating the six key principles: relevant, aspirational, holistic, rigorous, actionable and visual. These principles guide their thinking and are exemplified in their work to define value in order to create meaningful experiences.
– Issued by Lextant and SCAD • Dec 2021
Where I’ve Worked
Contract Graphic Designer & UI/UX Designer various companies including: Current Lighting, Chernoff Newman
- Designed and developed graphic and UI/UX assets for diverse clients, enhancing digital and print deliverables to align with brand strategies
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and user flows in Figma to streamline design processes and ensure user-centered experiences
- Conducted research on industry trends and best practices to deliver visually appealing and effective designs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine designs, focusing on both aesthetics and functionality to optimize the user journey
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) and Figma to deliver high-quality assets across multiple platforms
Senior UI/UX Product Designer at Hi-Rez Studios
- Designed UI/UX prototypes for websites and internal/external products to support the company’s marketing strategy Senior UI/UX Product Designer | Hi-Rez Studios | 12-21 – 6/23 (continued)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and develop design concepts adhering to established style guides
- Presented visual design strategies to stakeholders, aligning project goals with user needs to enhance UX
- Coordinated with developers for seamless design hand-off and iterative modifications based on feedback
UI/UX Design Lead at Benefitfirst
- Reinvigorated the company’s online presence with a modern design system, component library, and brand book based on latest UI/UX best practices
- Oversaw the design lifecycle: from research and wireframing to prototyping, testing, and final developer hand-off
- Partnered with CTO and developers to drive innovative product vision and ensure a consistent user-centered experience
- Used Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Office 365 in a remote setting to manage design deliverables
Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist at Current Lighting
- Led rebranding initiatives for two brands, translating strategic objectives into impactful communication deliverables
- Conducted UI/UX research, demographic analysis, and persona development; created storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes
- Collaborated with developers for asset delivery and implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic design goals
- Introduced the company to digital advertising, establishing a framework for a new department
- Tools used: Office 365, Wrike, STEP, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD
Graphic & Creative Designer at Chartspan Medical Technologies
- Spearheaded company rebranding, including research, demographic analysis, and development of a new brand identity
- Applied the updated brand identity to various digital and print platforms: website, social media, email marketing
- Created social media graphics, digital ads, video storyboards, and other collateral to support ongoing marketing efforts
- Tools used: Google Workspace, WordPress, Hootsuite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Graphic Artist at Chumney and Associates
- Designed digital assets for client campaigns, including website mockups, UI/UX research, and email templates
- Contributed to creative ideation and execution for digital advertising campaigns
- Tools used: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Graphic Artist & Digital Media Manager at 3D Movements
- Progressed from Shipping Manager to Social Media Manager and Graphic Artist, managing social media strategy, content calendar, and analytics
- Created digital and print materials including book illustrations, email templates, brochures, and presentations
- Managed eCommerce website and SEO to optimize online presence
- Tools used: Buffer, WordPress, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
That’s me.
That’s my big puppy.
That’s Luna.
That’s my “little” pup.
Stuff I'm good at
- Project management
- Brand management
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD
- Figma
- Team collaboration
- Cultivating company culture
- Storyboarding
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
- Experience working remotely
Stuff I like
- Photography
- Illustration and drawing
- Traveling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Weimaraners
- Kitties
- Ukuleles