HELLO!

I am a hardworking and creative visual communication designer and illustrator with proficiency in photography, Figma and the Adobe suite seeking a full-time position.

Skills

Design Programs

Proficient with Figma, Procreate, LucidChart,  and Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Adobe XD

Education

Kent State University

Aug 2020–Dec 2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design
Minor in User Experience Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

UI/UX Intern

OnShift // Cleveland, OH // Oct 2022–Dec 2023

New Feature Proposal, Activity Scheduling

  • Performed secondary research into OnShift’s current users, and then created a set of new user personas from that information.
  • Created task flows, user flows, user journey map
  • Independently researched, planned, designed, and completed user studies

Product Figma File

  • Created a semi-functional Figma prototype

Master Schedule Feature Usability Studies

  • Assisted in designing and observing user tests for this new product feature

Design System File Redesign

  • Evaluated current design system for inaccuracies and areas for improvement.
  • Redesigned the design system documentation in Figma and implemented libraries to streamline design processes.

Freelance Designer

Warren, OH // Jan 2019–May 2022

Identity / Corporate Suite Design

  • Designed a business card set for Carol McLeod Ministries
  • Designed logos for a small brewery and a pet service

Social Posts / Photography

  • Designed graphics used on Instagram posts for various public speakers
  • Created product photos for various items

Product Design

  • Created and manufactured custom journals for a church youth group
  • Created and manufactured custom sashes for a party

Print / Advertising

  • Designed a flyer advertising the high school senior breakfast

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

LEAD DESIGNER

THE LIGHTNING BOTS (F.I.R.S.T. TEAM 2010) // WARREN, OH // AUG 2016–MAY 2020

Promotional Designs

  • Designed promotional items such as shirts, buttons, booklets, hand-painted wooden carts, display cases, hotcards, and banners.
  • Managed the distribution and set-up of promotional materials

Leadership

  • Managed and guided junior designers

Photography

  • Photographed events and team meetings