Solving Your Toughest Design Issues
There has always been a gap between how non-creatives describe the logos, graphics, illustrations, and branding they envision for their businesses and what they ultimately receive from designers. Throughout my 15-year career, I have made it my mission to bridge that gap by building strong client relationships and translating their goals into thoughtful, effective visual solutions that bring their brands to life.
Every design I create is grounded in my public relations background, where I approach projects by asking key questions: Who is the target audience? Is the message clear, concise, and consistent? And how will the audience perceive and engage with the final product?
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Degree in Public Relations
Illinois State University, 2011
CORE SKILLS
Brand Identity | Typography & Layout | Advertising & Marketing Design | Photo Editing & Retouching | Design Systems & Brand Guidelines | Packaging | Presentation | Tradeshow Graphics | Production & Prepress Preparation | Vector Art | Creative Direction | Visual Storytelling | Web & UI Design | Print & Digital
Graphic Design
Web Design
Wireframing & Prototyping | Website Layout & Composition | Visual Hierarchy & Navigation Design | Accessibility Design | Branding for Digital Platforms | Responsive Web Design | UI/UX Design | Website Maintenance & Updates | Design Systems & Style Guides | Basic Front-End Development | CSS & HTML | User Centered Design
Illustration
Digital Illustration | Traditional Illustration | Concept Development | Visual Storytelling | Composition & Layout | Color Theory & Application | Line Art & Rendering | Vector Illustration | Typography Integration | Texture & Lighting Techniques | Iconography & Graphic Elements | Narrative Design
Professional Skills
Adaptability Across Industries | Adaptability & Continuous Learning | Attention to Detail | Audience-Focused Design | Brand Alignment | Client Communication & Collaboration | Concept Development | Content Organization | Creative Problem Solving | Creative Strategy | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Cross-Platform Collaboration | Deadline Management | Presentation & Revision Management | Project Management | Research & Reference Gathering | Time Management | Visual Communication