RESUME

EDUCATION

2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design, Minor in Digital Marketing and Art History, The University of Toledo, Department of Art, Toledo, OH. GPA 4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE —

2023 - Present

INFINIUM Wall Systems - Marketing Specialist

Design brand materials and collateral for print, digital and web to strengthen brand identity. Manage and create content for all social media accounts, driving over 500,000+ impressions and increasing audience engagement. Animate dynamic motion graphics for internal tv screen displays at hq. Lead product photoshoots to showcase our full spectrum of powder coating capabilities, growing client interest in diverse finish options. Collaborate with the marketing team to plan engaging social events, strengthening community connections.

2021 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

Successfully manage a freelance design business, specializing in branding, merchandise, and promotional materials for clients including The Ohio State University Club Dance Team, The University of Toledo, Homegrown Lifting Co, Afterglow, and more.

2022

Lateral Gig - Graphic Design Intern

Created apparel designs for clients and prepared files for screen printing. Learned in-house printing methods and outsourcing preparation. Communicated with clients to meet their needs and reach a successful final outcome.

2021

Stephenson + Taylor - Graphic Design Intern

Learned to utilize companies brand standards across web and print. Developed social media and marketing content. Assisted in the design of advertisements, signage and print materials for clients. Created a brand identity, called UGlII, for the founder of S+T.

COMMISSIONS —

2024

Herl's Harbor - Port Clinton, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for my families harbor, Herl's Harbor.

OSU Club Dance Team - Columbus, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the Ohio State University Club Dance Team (August).

St. Ursula Academy - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating an apparel design for the nationally ranked, St. Ursula Academy Dance Team.

Pi Beta Phi - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating recruitment and bid day apparel designs for Pi Beta Phi, Ohio Epsilon.

Tattoo Illustration

Commissioned project for illustrating a tattoo.

Open Golf Tournament Logo

Commissioned project for creating an open golf tournament logo.

After Glow - Bowling Green, OH

Commissioned project for creating After Glow's submark.

Hutch Sports Academy - Medina, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs and social media posts for Hutch Sports Academy.

Bridesmaid Proposal

Commissioned project for creating a bridesmaid proposal card.

OSU Club Dance Team - Columbus, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the Ohio State University Club Dance Team (January).

2023

Alpha Zeta Omega - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the AZO Pharmacy Fraternity at the University of Toledo.

Daryl Jervis Dance Studio - Sylvania, OH

Commissioned project for creating the 87th annual dance recital program.

St. Ursula Academy - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the nationally ranked, St. Ursula Academy Dance Team.

2022

St. Ursula Academy - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the nationally ranked, St. Ursula Academy Dance Team.

2021

Mini Motions Dance Studio - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating the cover of the 30th annual dance recital program.

St. Ursula Academy - Toledo, OH

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the nationally ranked, St. Ursula Academy Dance Team.

Women and Philanthropy Axon Labs, Center for Visual Arts

Logo design for the University of Toledo Axon Lab, which is the first digital design and fabrication studio on campus. The studio space builds on collaborations across multiple academic disciplines and colleges, and provides new opportunities for collaboration in STEMM fields and in new curricula development.

2020

University of Toledo Dance Team

Commissioned project for creating apparel designs for the University of Toledo Dance Team.

EXHIBITIONS

2024

Barrs Public House, Maumee, OH

Four photographs from series Disoriented on display and for purchase.

2023

Billboard Exhibition, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Two photographs from series Cutlery displayed on billboards across the city of Toledo.

2022

BFA Thesis Exhibition, Center for the Visual Arts, University of Toledo

Designs in Space installation for senior thesis exhibition.

Billboard Exhibition, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Two photographs from series Disoriented displayed on billboards across the city of Toledo.

Contrary Bodies, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH

Exhibition curated and designed by students in the University of Toledo’s Art Museum Practices and Graphic and Interactive Design Concentrations.

Juried Student Exhibition, Center for the Visual Arts Gallery, University of Toledo

Photograph selected from series Rhytidome.

Out of the Studio: Photographs and Paintings, Carlson Library, Toledo, OH

Photograph selected from series Rhytidome.

2021

Coalescence, Clement Gallery at the Center for Visual Arts, Toledo, OH

This exhibition represents the work of nine students in the Spring 2021 Advanced Photo Projects class. The exhibition is sponsored by industry partner, Legion Paper, who generously provided the Moab inkjet paper students experimented with throughout the semester and used for the final exhibition prints.

Billboard Exhibition, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Two photographs displayed on billboards across the city of Toledo.