PROFILE
Highly creative and multi-talented problem solver interested in
communicating ideas visually thorough print, digital, and motion methods.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Media Design
Full Sail University – Valedictorian
Bachelor of Science, Animation and Spatial Graphics
Purdue University – Honors
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communications Design
Purdue University – Honors
Associate of Science, Computer Graphics Technology
Purdue University


WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer II
The Walt Disney Company

Design digital and print collateral for emails, webinars, website, social media, synergy campaigns, and special projects.
Rebrand design and implementation company wide for Partners Federal Credit Union.

2022 – Current
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
University of Central Florida
Manager role in charge of team operations within UCF Global's Marketing and Communications department.
Led, created, and oversaw branding/design of website, mass communication campaigns, building assets, digital, video, and print.

2018 – 2022
Associate Course Director
Full Sail University
Taught Design Art Theory, Graphic Principles, and Corporate Branding.
Redesigned and implemented multiple curriculum changes.

2012 – 2018
Graphic Design Intern
Walt Disney World
Layout and created graphics, illustrations, logos, animations, photos, created/edited videos and designed digital, print, and interactive communication documents (slides, cards, pamphlets, posters, pins, lanyards, presentations) locally and segment wide for Security.
2014 – 2015
Graphic Artist
The Orlando Sentinel
Built 3D models for news stories, created centerpiece graphics and front page illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and timelines. Coded/created online interactive maps and flash projects. Drew/sketched elements and backgrounds as well.
2008 – 2012
Graphic Artist
The News-Press
Created centerpiece designs, infographics, icons, charts, and timelines.
2006 – 2008
Graphic Artist
The Journal and Courier
Designed advertisements, paginated and organized page layouts.
2004 – 2006
Contract Graphic Designer
Purdue University Marketing
Created and designed posters, banners, punch cards, and flyers.
2005
Senior Graphic Artist
Purdue University Television
Designed and animated advertisements on TV and redesigned the interface and identity of the TV station.
2001 – 2004
Production Assistant Intern
Film Roman Animation Studios
Worked on The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and X-Men.
2002
Ad Production Graphic Design Artist
Purdue University Exponent Newspaper
Designed advertisements in black and white with spot color.
2000 – 2001
Graphic Designer Intern
Dine Magazine
Developed advertisements in color and organized magazine layout.
2000
SKILLS & SOFTWARE
3D Modeling
Animation

Email Campaigns
Infographics
Motion Graphics
Page Design Layout
Presentation Design
Programming
Video & Sound Editing
Website Design
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe After Effects
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Keynote
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualtrics
Strata 3D
WordPress

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
America's Credit Unions
Diamond Award (2)
Florida Society News Editors
First Place (3)
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence (5)
Performance Management Certificate Program
UCF Human Resources
Women's Leadership Initiative
Full Sail University

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