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Curious senior designer with a reputation for being innovative, collaborative and creative. 12+ years of marketing and visual design experiences providing valuable UX framework for clear and actionable user journeys. Talented at designing, creating, and managing impactful designs for digital and UI/UX efforts. High-achiever, versatile and able to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet challenging deadlines. Thrives in environments that require ingenuity, problem-solving, inclusivity, and strategic thinking.
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Work Experience
Product Designer at Candid
June 1, 2022 - June 24, 2024Creates designs for innovative user interfaces, adhering to best practices in user experience design. Designs and creates assets for marketing, newsletters, social media campaigns, and more. Leads innovation projects including a 30-day quiz initiative increasing registrations by 25%. Works closely with PMs and developers in Agile and SAFe environments. Manages project timelines and provides design insights to cross-functional teams to enhance messaging and engagement. Shapes both design and marketing strategies by leveraging user needs and business goals.
Owner at Revelry + Heart
January 1, 2013 - June 24, 2024Founded and managed an LLC specializing in multifaceted event design and personal branding. Worked directly with clients to create custom stationery and keepsake experiences with high personalization and detail. Conceptualized and designed brands for startups reaching large audiences. Led awareness campaigns for local non-profits, increasing engagement by 200%. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability across various industries including education, service, and events.
Creative Design Manager at Spoonflower, Inc.
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Led the brand marketing team and managed the creation of visual content for a major B2C brand. Spearheaded creative for 35 weekly campaigns including digital assets for social media, email, and web. Planned and executed the creative calendar, consolidating efforts for 100+ sales initiatives annually. Supervised graphic design team and managed creative requests across departments. Owned design for marketing web properties and supported product photoshoots and packaging inventory for high-revenue orders.
Creative Content Manager (Art Director) at Academic and Student Affairs, NC State University
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021Led design and project management for diverse university departments, conceptualizing and producing visual content for nearly 50 divisions. Developed and executed over 15 campaigns, managed creative briefs, and mentored staff and student communicators on brand compliance. Planned workshops, managed high-volume design projects under strict deadlines, and built strong partnerships across departments to support future campaigns.
Visual Communications Designer at University Housing at NC State University
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017Developed fresh marketing approaches for on-campus living to attract students and enhance university brand perception. Led a campaign that streamlined the housing selection process, achieving a 200% year-over-year increase in software tool usage. Created and scheduled campaigns and emails, hired and managed interns specialized in video and social media, produced promotional videos with significant audience reach, and launched Snapchat presence for student engagement.
Graphic Designer Marketing and Communications Coordinator at FSA at Stony Brook University
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2016Delivered print, digital, and web graphic design for marketing to over 20,000 students. Managed numerous campaigns weekly, worked under strict timelines and budgets, and enhanced event turnouts through multi-channel promotions. Coordinated graphic design projects with vendors and clients, upheld brand consistency, and supported strategy planning to achieve effective marketing communications.
Graphic Designer at Perception Imaging
April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013Supported offset printing and publishing projects by designing and producing graphics for national and global clients, including The Northwind Group and Aerospace & Defense initiatives. Adapted projects under tight deadlines and proactively learned new design technologies and programs.
Junior Designer at J. Papers Co.
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Collaborated in a boutique paper shop designing bespoke stationery and event materials. Engaged with clients closely to develop personalized paper products, created brand materials for major events, and increased sales through product suggestions and upselling. Built strong client relationships and educated clients about design processes.
Graphic Design Intern at Pyramid America
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010Developed original and licensed art designs for notable brands including FOX and Sanrio. Managed front-end website development using WordPress, created a staff resources section to improve workflow, and contributed creatively to achieve high customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at The University of Tampa
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021Advanced Figma Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024SAFe Methodologies
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Foundations of UX Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Adobe After Effects CC, Level I
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Industry Experience
Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
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