About Me
I’m a hardworking, organized and creative graphic designer who enjoys making designs for client specifications in creative and unique styles. Enjoys hands-on creative work projects. Well organized in time management, multitasking, and maintaining project files.
Graphic Design Experience
Advertising with WIT – CSR/Graphic Art
Mequon, WI
October 2019 – February 2020
Managed product and custom orders by checking the quantity of products available, and verifying the customer’s billing information, shipping dates and addresses. Designed mockup art proof to customer for their approval. Gained experience with a complex order management system, and corresponded with customers by phone and email. Organized and filed invoices according to the company filing system.
Gietl Sign Co. – Sign Production Associate
Milwaukee, WI
March 2019 – October 2019
Prepared and installed vinyl graphics on sign boards, doors, windows and vehicles with care and attention to detail. Produced sign orders by laminating, painting, trimming, and proofing errors. Created signage designs using picture media and Adobe software for proper set up of files for production. Received training with vinyl cutter and digital dye-sublimation printing materials. Maintained an overall high level of product quality and craftsmanship. Able to multitask and prioritize with tight orders.
Straylight Literary Magazine – Associate Layout Designer
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Internship, Spring 2018
Assisted in placing content of student art and written works in an organized fashion. Also helped promote the book with design posters.
Driver Digital – Animator and Voice Actor
New York, NY
December 2015 – August 2018
Submitted 5-10 second pixel animated clips, produced for a YouTube Kids Content Channel, along with providing voice over work. Called in occasionally at times of the year but always on standby.
T-shirt Design
Family Reunion Group
Production Posters
Woman’s Club – Wauwatosa, WI
Children’s Book Illustrations
The Gift of the Littlest Star
Twas Another Night Before Christmas
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Microsoft Office Suite
CorelDraw
Wacom Intuos Digital Drawing Tablet
Freelance Drawing – Traditional and Digital
Freelance Animation
Freelance Voiceover
Freelance Video Editing
Education
University of Wisconsin Parkside (2016-2018) Bachelor of Arts – Graphic Design
University of Wisconsin Waukesha (2014 – 2016) Associates Degree
Work History
Cashier/server/cleaner, Brickstone café, Kenosha, WI
September 2016- December 2018
Cashier/Bagger, Sendik’s Grocery Store, Wauwatosa, WI
May 2012-2016
Responsible for greeting and serving to the customers in a fast paced, clean and friendly manner. Handled money accurately and quickly. Kept stations clean. Placed items away in a safe environment. Received favorable feedback from managers.