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JAN 2017–SEPT 2022 | NOV 2024–PRESENT
Freelance | Graphic Designer
American Christmas 2024-25 • Photographed and re-touched images for catalog use.
Timings Feature Film 2025 • Created a custom serif typeface aligned with inspiration provided by client.
Hyde Park Fire Department 2017-2025 • Edited promotional videos from raw footage, created brand guidelines for future visuals, and designed annual event posters resulting in increased community outreach and involvement.
Designed digital marketing materials. Illustrated and painted custom wall decor. Collaborated with a printer to design die-cut prom invitations. Created layouts and character illustrations for children's books. Produced logos and brand guidelines for local architecture firm. Experienced in various print materials, social media formats, and balancing multiple projects
AUG 2022–NOV 2024
American Christmas | Designer
Utilized Adobe programs to produced high-quality renders, presentations, custom product designs, and motion media. Earned the top award for product design in a department-wide contest.
Designed engaging social media assets (short-form and stagnant), resulting in higher engagements and follower increase – peaking potential clients' interest and driving traffic to the sales team.
Laid out copy and visuals for print materials, designing tri-folds, catalogs, booklets, and backdrops.
Was the sole designer for one of the highest earning inter-departmental teams, handling many high-end clients like MoMA, JP Morgan Chase, and Tishman Speyer.
Presented designs in both internal and external meetings.
Ensured brand consistency while introducing new presentation layouts.
Conducted on-site visits in client spaces.
Lead installation teams from October-February.
Select clients:
Macy's, New York Botanical Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Vineyard Vines, LaGuardia Airport, Moynihan Train Hall, Bloomingdale's, JP Morgan Chase, Tishman Speyer
EDUCATION
2015–2019
Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
Minor in Graphic Design, graduated Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List recipient every semester.
2013–2015
Dutchess BOCES
(Career and Technical Institute)
NOCTI Certificate in Graphic Design
Designed marketing materials for the institute and local events
skillsets
SOFTWARE
visual storytelling
organizational skills
punctuality
self-management
research/process books
animation
illustration
graphic design
branding
marketing
presentations
editorial
video editing
photography
photo retouching
HTML/CSS basics
FAMILIAR
VS Code
Figma
Premiere Pro
Adobe XD
After Effects
Blender
SKILLFUL
Maya
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
MAR 2014–DEC 2021
Dunkin Donuts
Assistant Manager (Seasonal 2015-July 2019)
Promoted multiple times leading up to Assistant Manager. Oversaw and managed employees on each shift, trained new hires, and worked with employees to expedite orders. Completed monetary records, organized inventory, and solved customer conflict within a high-traffic environment which resulted in one of the most profitable locations in the region
VOLUNTEER
OCT 2015 – MAY 2019
Savannah College of Art and Design
Events/Locations: Savannah Square Nursing Home, Susan G Komen 5k, Rock & Roll Marathon, Coastal Pet Rescue, Sidewalk Chalk Festival
MAY 2016, 2017 & 2019
Savannah Humane Society Doggie Carnival
Set up, directed and organized visitors and vendors, and led the agility station.
COLLABORATIONS
FEBRUARY 2019–MAY 2019
Doll Story • Director Zandria Ross
Worked with the director to create character animation, advised and executed clean-up animation, and solved technical issues discovered during the animation process
TWO NOMINATIONS AT FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL: Grand Jury Award for Best Animated Short + Special Jury Award and Audience Award for Best Short Film
MAY 2019
Troy • Director Rebecca Baker
Collaborated with the director to create narrative game animation featuring gladiator sword fight.
APRIL 2019
Irmaria • Director Christopher Lawrence
Was taken on by the team to accelerate animation pace, animated multiple shots with character interactions
FEB 2017–SEPT 2017
Long Way Down • Director Darren Yaworski
Animated bodyguard and female singer for augmented reality. Implemented lip sync, idle cycles, and acting.