With over a decade of specialized experience in graphic design, spanning print, digital, and motion content, I have collaborated with established brands such as New Balance, VistaPrint, Rue La La, and Madison Square Garden TV Sports Network. Thriving in environments that nurture creativity and support professional development is where I excel.
After experiencing significant life events, including four relocations, three pregnancies, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to take a career break to focus on caring for my family. During this period, I acquired valuable cross-cultural experiences while living in Germany. Currently, I am based in Massachusetts, having previously lived in Colorado and Texas.
I am eager to pick up where I left off in my career as a graphic designer. I have been actively developing my UI prototyping skills in Figma and learning more about Google’s User Research Methods for UX.
With my educational background, diverse design experience, willingness to learn, and cross-cultural exposure, I can be a valuable asset to any team that values creativity and growth.
CAREER SUMMARY
HIGHER EDUCATION /
IN-PERSON
Master of Science
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Motion Graphics (2D & 3D Concepts)
PRATT INSTITUTE
Communications Design, Master's Program
Transferred to New York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
UMASS DARTMOUTH
Graphic Design & Letterform
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Design Marketing, Bachelor's Program
Transferred to UMass Dartmouth
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES /
ONLINE
BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP
Figma UX/UI Design Essentials
BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP
Figma UX/UI Design Advanced
In Process
GOOGLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
UX Design
In Process
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE & TOOLS
EXPERIENCE / Trade Show Booths & Materials / In-Store Designs / Hangtags / Billboards / Packaging / Stationary / Business Cards / Annual Reports / Direct Mailers / Look-books / Catalogs / Newspapers / Press Checks / Imaging
TOOLS / InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop
DIGITAL
EXPERIENCE / Marketing Emails / Banner Ads / Site Designs / Site Content Creation / Lookbooks / UX/UI Design & Prototyping / Imaging
TOOLS / Photoshop / Illustrator / Figma / Dreamweaver / HTML
MOTION
EXPERIENCE / Style Frames / Storyboards / Broadcast Production / Pitch Presentations / Video Editing / Creating and coloring content in Photoshop before handing off to After Effects Animators / UX/UI Animation Prototyping / Imaging
TOOLS / Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects / Final Cut Pro / Cinema 4D / Figma / Canva
I am a seasoned graphic designer with a M.S. degree in Motion Graphics. I possess a strong understanding of the nuances of Motion and can incorporate animation into my work. However, I prefer to focus primarily on the design elements related to the medium. I leave the deeply technical aspects of animating, 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, video editing, and sound to the experts. My skills lie in enhancing the visual communication of the content through design.
WORK HISTORY
Rue La La
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Digital
October 2013 - March 2014 / Boston, MA
Design and imaging for digital boutique galleries accessed through desktops, smartphones, and tablets.
New Balance
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Print & Digital
January - August 2013 / Brighton, MA
In-store designs, trade show booths, catalogs, hang tags, social media graphics, print and digital advertisements.
1stAveMachine
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Motion
October 2012 / New York, NY
Pitch presentation designer for Sam Adams and Qualcomm TV commercials.
Catapult Non-Profit
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Digital
September 2012 / New York, NY
Illustrated content and designed emails to align with brand guidelines for website launch.
Relevant Event & Communication Agency
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Environmental
August 2012 / New York, NY
Created environmental style frames and storyboards for a Grey Goose Vodka
launch party.
AKA Advertising
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Print
June 2012 / New York, NY
Created key art for Broadway shows, including Spider-Man, Rock of Ages, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Glengarry Glen Ross.
Wee Beastie
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Motion
May 2012 / New York, NY
Created style frames for a TLC Network TV show opening sequence, logo, and lower thirds.
1stAveMachine
Freelance / Graphic Designer / Motion
March 2012 / New York, NY
Inked animated Sesame Street characters for
an Xbox Kinect TV commercial.
View Commercial
Click3X
Intern / Motion
January - March 2012 / New York, NY
Worked on graphic elements for TV commercials. Designed content for websites and social media pages.
Madison Square Garden TV Sports Network
Intern / Motion
June - August 2011 / New York, NY
Broadcast production that encompassed upper and lower thirds as well as graphic elements.
VistaPrint
Graphic Designer / Digital & Print
June 2005 - August 2009 / Lexington, MA
Designed marketing materials such as emails, web graphics, banner ads, direct mail, trade shows, and catalogs. Collaborated with clients and copywriters for effective campaigns. Defined brand attributes for diverse audiences. Participated in hiring and training new employees.
Providence Phoenix
Intern / Print
September - December 2004 / Providence, RI
Designed newspaper print advertisements.