RELEVANT COURSES
Visual Communication
Web Graphics
Photography
Typography
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Visual Storytelling & Sequential Art

SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate
Autodesk Sketchbook
Figma
Flexi
Microsoft Office
Visual Studio Code
GitHib

TOOLS
Large-format printers
Laminators
DSLR cameras

HONORS & AWARDS
President’s Scholarship
Manchester Community College, 2018
Hans Weiss Art Scholarship
Manchester Community College, 2019
Magna Cum Laude
Manchester Community College, 2022
Westphal Portfolio Scholarship
Drexel University, 2022
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Drexel University, 2022

EDUCATION
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, with an expected graduation date
of June 2025. GPA: 3.90
Manchester Community College
Associate of Science in Graphic Design. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.74

EXPERIENCE
Glowforge Product Page Redesign
Designer | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 2023

• Learned and became proficient in a new program, Figma, from scratch on a quick time frame
• Designed a new layout to create a more user-friendly product page based on collaborative research into Glowforge and their target audience. Utilized both created and edited imagery to suit the Glowforge brand, an interactive prototype for desktop and mobile views, as well as a functional web experience utilizing HTML and CSS code
• Presented working prototype to students, faculty, and a guest critic, taking feedback and making any necessary changes for the final deadline

Designer/Production Associate
Internship, Part-time Employee | Signarama Vernon | Vernon, CT | 2021-2022

• Designed signage and marketing materials for a variety of clients and applications, both in short, fast-paced work and longer, more involved projects
• Communicated with clients directly. Explained the design process, execute ideas and requests, and answer any questions
• Produced signage for a variety of applications such as yard signs, lightboxes, and vehicle graphics, preparing and applying vinyl on a variety of materials such as acrylic, di-bond aluminum, vehicles, and corrugated plastic

Design Lab Supervisor
Work Study Position | Manchester Community College | Manchester, CT | 2019-2020

• Monitored one of MCC’s design department computer labs, ensuring technology is running properly and spaces are clean and usable
• Assisted students with troubleshooting and software questions in Maya and the Adobe Suite, allowing for completion of projects

Freelance Illustration
Illustrator | Ongoing

• Create a variety of illustrative work to suit the intended audience and purpose utilizing traditional and digital methods in a wide range of styles and subjects.
• Collaborate with clients on project expectations, communicating with them
  throughout the entire process. Commissions range from fully rendered pieces to smaller works
• Prepare, edit, and format finished pieces for online uploads and posting, framing, and printing