Graphic Design and Art Direction

MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER

Society of Gynecologic Oncology // October 2014–Present

Sole creative for an in-house marketing team, producing print, web and video materials.

Ensures consistent branding across all channels.

// IMPROVED MARKETING CALENDAR AND COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS. FREELANCE DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER

Dabble.co, Woldumar Nature Center, BH Technologies // July 2008–Present Creating visual solutions for a broad range of clients, ensuring satisfaction and providing follow-up changes as needed.

Pro-bono design for non-profit organizations in need.

// ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS WHO RETURNED FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS. GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jones Lang LaSalle // Chicago Agency Leasing // March 2014–October 2014 Designed marketing materials for various properties, cohering to existing branding and establishing new standards.

// CREATED BRAND IDENTITIES AND WEB PRESENCE FOR HIGHLY VISIBLE PROPERTIES. MARKETING PROJECT COORDINATOR

MSU Alumni Association // May 2013–March 2014

Managed all stages of projects, from marketing strategy, to design, to press checks. Planned, directed and photographed photo shoots, assisted in executing events.

// REFRESHED BRANDING FOR MULTIPLE MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

// DESIGNED ADDY AWARD-WINNING BOOKLET WITHIN CAMPAIGN. ARTIST & ASSISTANT

Painting with a Twist // November 2013–March 2014

Taught painting to a variety of ages and experience levels, ensured customers had a great experience throughout the process.

// UTILIZED ART HISTORY KNOWLEDGE TO ENRICH CLASSES. GRAPHIC ARTIST III

MSU Alumni Association // May 2012–May 2013

Designed marketing materials to engage alumni for print and web. Created brand identities and logos for various programs and organizations. Established identity and collateral for a highly successful membership campaign.

// DESIGNED SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS WITH 2.2K+ LIKES AND 1.5K+ SHARES EACH.

// PROMOTED TO MARKETING PROJECT COORDINATOR.

GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN

MSU College of Engineering // Recruitment, Scholarships & Outreach // June 2008–October 2012 Designed for print and web, photographed events, taught poster design class.

// COMPLETED REDESIGN AND REWRITE OF ENTIRE WEBSITE.

// CREATED SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.

ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER

CPI Corp. Portrait Studio // July 2011–June 2012

Photographed and edited portraits, gave posing direction to a wide range of ages.

// GAINED ART DIRECTION, STUDIO LIGHTING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE. Graphic Design & Photography

Art Direction & Collaboration

Branding & Identity

Marketing & Advertising

Typography & Lettering

Fine Art & Art Theory

MAC & PC platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Wordpress & Weebly

Basic HTML/CSS

Microsoft Office

Basic Spanish

// experience

// expertise

// education

// engagement

AIGA // 2011–Present

MSU Alumni Association // 2013–Present

Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance // 2012–2014

Young Spartan Professionals // 2013–2014

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY,

COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS

BFA, Studio Art

September 2009–May 2013

Concentrations in Graphic Design

& Photography

Minor in Art History & Visual Culture

President of AIGA MSU Student Chapter

// endeavors

AIGA Chicago Mentorship Progam

Participant // Winter 2014, Spring 2015

Catchafire

Volunteer Designer // July 2014–Present

Taproot Foundation

Volunteer Designer // July 2014–Present

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Volunteer // July 2014–Present

Changing Worlds Annual Benefit

Volunteer // May 2014

Help-Portrait

Photographer // December 2013

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