Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD Post-Baccalaureate Degree, Graphic Design | 2015
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting | 2011
European Honors Program, Rome, Italy | 2010
Work Experience
Mission Media Senior Graphic Designer | 2018–present Graphic Designer | 2015–2018 Collaborate with internal team and clients to brainstorm and execute creative design solutions. Responsibilities include strategic thinking, concepting, design, illustration, animation, production, and client presentations.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY Scientific Illustrator | 2012 /2014 Created hand rendered, scientifically accurate illustrations for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology which were widely used in the Lab’s publications, as well as promotional and educational materials.
Michael’s, Elmira, NY Certified Custom Framer | 2013–2014 Worked with customers to choose the best presentation to showcase their artwork. Custom cut and assembled all preservation framing components.
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Corning, NY Administrative Assistant | 2011 Maintained the online calendar and produced a weekly newsletter informing the community of upcoming events. Thoroughly recorded the gallery’s inventory as well as assisting in the hanging of new exhibits.
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI Assistant to the Exhibition Manager | 2011 Worked with Exhibition Manager preparing for upcoming exhibitions in both installation aspects and media advertising to achieve successful openings and artist exposure. Drafted press releases to announce approaching shows, openings, lectures and classes.
Kevin Walz, Interior/Furniture Designer, Rome, Italy Artist Assistant | 2010 Assisted artist/designer Kevin Walz in creating one-of-a-kind fine art and functional furniture pieces for his storefront gallery using stenciling and printing techniques.
Skills
Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
