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Graphic design, illustration, and visual production professional with 20+ years of experience, skilled in photo editing, layout, and digital illustration using Adobe Creative Cloud and Affinity tools. Known for combining artistic creativity with strong organization, collaboration, and communication to deliver polished visual work.
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Work Experience
Child Care Provider at Sitting Made Simple
January 1, 2020 - PresentEngage children through creative play, storytelling, reading, and art-based activities. Maintain safe, nurturing environments supporting emotional and social development. Provide clear parent communication about routines, schedules, and care updates; adapt to family needs with consistent standards.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed / Independent
January 1, 2020 - PresentProvide illustration and graphic design commissions for independent clients and community projects. Contribute artwork to the annually published COMFest festival program and Fun Map program, distributed to thousands of attendees. Develop digital art content and maintain an online creative portfolio. Produce visual storytelling content and digital media for online creative platforms.
Graphic Designer at Modlich Monument Company
July 1, 2015 - May 1, 2020Edited photographs, stock photos, retouched/color corrected images as needed, and improved layouts, images, and photographs to create laser etching monument designs. Collaborated with the sales team and engraving staff to prepare mockups and comps for presentation and approval signatures, guaranteeing the best possible results and client satisfaction.
Graphic Designer - Columbus, Ohio at Freelance (as listed) / Ohio Child Care Provider (as listed)
January 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned custom memorial artwork and layout compositions using Adobe Photoshop. Created layout compositions and typography for engraved monuments; collaborated with sales and production teams to finalize client-approved proofs. Also supports arts-based childcare initiatives and produces visual content for community/festival programs.
Graphic Designer | Photo Editor | Creative Care Provider at Modlich Monument Company / Sitting Made Simple (Care Provider) / Freelance (Graphic Design) (combined as listed experience)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Provide reliable childcare support for local families through 'Sitting Made Simple', engaging children with creative play, storytelling, reading, and art-based activities while maintaining safe, nurturing environments. Communicate effectively with parents regarding routines, schedules, and care updates, adapting to individual family needs while maintaining consistency and trust. Also produces engraved/print-ready visual assets and participates in digital asset preparation for print and engraving workflows using design tools.
Junior Graphic Designer / Merchandising Assistant at Just Funky LLC
November 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015Developed prototypes and product layouts; collaborated with coworkers, suppliers, and vendors abroad. Created and updated daily tutorials to train newly hired designers. Also served as Merchandising Assistant, overseeing incoming/outgoing shipments of samples, maintaining project records, and completing cost sheets using PLM software; produced training tutorials for the recently hired Merchandising Assistant.
Office Associate at Columbus State Community College
June 1, 2010 - October 1, 2014Served as the primary liaison between the Financial Aid Department and other college departments; managed day-to-day operations of the front desk and the entire office. Conducted interviews, supervised work-study students, and evaluated their work. Allocated funds for supplies and maintained office equipment. Accomplishments included developing departmental PDF forms, brochures, newsletters, a work-study manual, and program tutorials in collaboration with the department.
Education
Associate degree in Digital Design & Graphics at Columbus State Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Associate Degree in Digital Design & Graphics at Columbus State Community College
January 1, 2020 - July 22, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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