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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.