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I am a graphic designer, digitizer, and photographer based in Charlotte with a passion for turning visions into vibrant graphics and designs. I thrive on juggling multiple projects, collaborating with teams, and communicating clearly to deliver quality content. I am authorized to work in the US for any employer and bring hands-on experience across embroidery digitizing, print and digital design, photography, and marketing.
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Language
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Anita Goodesign
May 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Lead designer for layouts, graphics, photography and copywriting on all collection tutorials in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for product and marketing photography; weekly blog posts on sewing, embroidery, design, and art history. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Bridge), Google and Microsoft Office, Canva, Slack, and Asana. Built landing, product, and collection pages in Shopify, including metadata updates, SEO analytics, and basic coding.
Graphic Designer at Profile Display
May 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, UX). Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging. Generated digital image files for both digital and traditional printing. Formatted print and web application designs for varying specifications. Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs. Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
Embroidery Digitizer at Larva Lamp Creates
May 1, 2023 - PresentDigitize artwork into embroidery files and prototype stitch-outs. Create and digitize unique designs, often free-handed. Convert files for cross-use across embroidery machines (e.g., .pes for Brother, .hus for Husqvarna). Render images in Adobe software for digitizing. Experience with MySewNet, Pulse, and InkStitch. Able to run embroidery machines to test stitch-outs.
Graphic Designer at Journalbooks
April 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Expert comprehension of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign). Worked on a team to format production-ready files for digital and traditional printing. Knowledge of vector and raster art, mass batch processing, color theory, and material compatibility. Go from concept to physical copy of a book under one roof; experience in silkscreen, foil stamping, and embossing. Collaborated with customers to present mockups and gather feedback.
Substitute Sign Language Facilitator at Carter Hears
September 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Work with kids aged 3-15 to promote, teach, and integrate American Sign Language into their curriculum. Follow IEPs, collaborate with teachers and staff, provide real-time translations, resolve translation conflicts, and participate in meetings to provide translations. Maintain confidentiality and deliver accurate oral translations and interpretations.
American Sign Language Facilitator at InReach Speech-Language Therapy LLC
November 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Promote, teach, and integrate American Sign Language for deaf adults (30-65). Follow standard of care, provide real-time translations in group settings, attend meetings, and ensure confidentiality. Translate spoken words and maintain content integrity.
Gallery Manager at Hot Glass Alley
September 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Art Director and designer for studio's social media, event promotional material, newsletters, and catalogs. Managed accounts for private collectors, created and managed gallery budget, tracked inventory and sales, priced products, and oversaw public relations and social campaigns. Supervised a 5-person team and exceeded sales targets through market strategies. Networked with the local arts community and represented the gallery at festivals. Managed staffing, operations, and performance reviews.
Graphic Designer at Assorted Table Wine Shoppe
September 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025Partnered with owner to create company branding for marketing, social media, newsletters, and events. Updated Wordpress site, designed new on-brand visuals, and produced cohesive branding across logos and letterheads. Selected colors and themes to create functional new designs.
Photographer/Photo Editor at Everything But The House
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Produced photography across furniture, fashion, antiques, art, and real estate. Managed full Adobe Creative Suite workflow (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom). Edited photos to company standards, scheduled shoots, assembled lighting setups, captioned and color-corrected images, and maintained equipment.
Managing Editor at N2Pub - Wilmington (Remote)
September 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025Led a team of 5 writers and the creative/advertising/sales group to meet monthly deadlines. Digitally formatted 10 Charlotte-area magazines and delivered virtual copies to subscribers. Provided editing, fact-checking, and proofreading, recruited freelancers, and coordinated content across departments.
Education
Bachelor's in General Arts at University of North Carolina - Greensboro
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other
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