TECH SKILLS
Sketch
InVision
Figma
HTML/CSS
Adobe Creative Suite
DESIGN SKILLS
Wireframes
Typography
Rapid Prototyping
Design Thinking
Color Theory
Iconography
Experience Highlights
MERRIFIELD GARDEN CENTER | Fairfax, VA
[Production Designer 2018–2019]
Determined artistic direction for print advertising, signage, and wayfinding for $20M retailer. Executed design projects using Adobe® InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Managed concurrent projects and conceptualized new marketing and merchandising programs to enhance customer experience.
GREATER RESTON ARTS CENTER | Reston, VA
[Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2017]
Led the booklet redesign for the 2017 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Improved customer experience by establishing and expanding recurring wayfinding elements. Pinpointed areas for content development by conceptualizing topics that would promote the non-profit’s mission and expand donor contributions.
KELM CREATIVE CO.
[Director, Freelance Designer 2014–Present]
Designed training materials for a B2B leadership training business with clients including the Department of Defense and the Department of Education.Designed packaging for a small business whose proceeds benefit a non-profit orphanage in Mexico.
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | Fairfax, VA
[Teaching Assistant, Typography, Spring 2016]
[Teaching Assistant,Web Design, Fall 2017]
Contributed to student success by teaching strong typographic style, execution, and history in a fast-paced studio environment. Worked one-on-one with students and directed large groups in numerous classroom activities and critiques.
Education
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA
B.A., Graphic Design/Arts Management 2018
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Los Angeles, CA
Liberal Arts 2009–2010
THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA
Fashion Design 2011–2013
MAYFLOWERS FLORAL STUDIO | Reston, VA
[Senior Sales Associate 2016–2017]
Ensured outstanding customer experience for a floral design studio. Conveyed knowledge of horticulture and plant-care to customers. Performed daily operations, designed and installed displays and environmental signage.
EDUCATION
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA
B.A., Graphic Design/Arts Management 2018
THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA
Fashion Design 2011–2013
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Los Angeles, CA
Liberal Arts 2009–2010
ANTHROPOLOGIE | Reston, VA | Burlingame, CA
[Senior Sales Associate, 2010–2019]
[Visual Display Intern, Fall 2017]
Collaborated with the Display Coordinator in the creation and installation of thematic displays by researching materials, troubleshooting installation techniques using limited supplies, and creating alternate prototypes.
Education
General Assembly, Austin, TX. User Experience Design Immersive. 2019.
George Mason University, B.A. Graphic Design / Arts Management. May 2018.
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, SF / LA. Fashion Design, 2011-2013.
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Liberal Arts, 2009-2010.
Experience
General Assembly User Experience Design Immersive Cohort 17. Current.
Merrifield Garden Center, Fairfax, VA. Production Designer. 2018-2019.
Greater Reston Arts Center, Reston, VA. Graphic Design Intern. Spring 2017.
Anthropologie, Reston, VA & Burlingame, CA. Visual Sales Associate / Visual Display Intern. 2010-2019 / Fall 2017.
Mayflowers Floral Studio, Reston, VA. Senior Sales Associate / Design Apprentice. 2016-2017.
The Rita Project, Los Angeles, CA. Studio Volunteer.
EDUCATION
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA
B.A., Graphic Design/Arts Management 2018
THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA
Fashion Design 2011–2013
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Los Angeles, CA
Liberal Arts 2009–2010
EXPERIENCE
MERRIFIELD GARDEN CENTER | Fairfax, VA
[Production Designer 2018–2019]
Determined artistic direction for print advertising, signage, and wayfinding for $20M retailer. Executed design projects using Adobe® InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Managed concurrent projects and conceptualized new marketing and merchandising programs to enhance customer experience.
KELM CREATIVE CO.
[Director, Freelance Designer 2014–Present]
Designed training materials for a B2B leadership training business with clients including the Department of Defense and the Department of Education.Designed packaging for a small business whose proceeds benefit a non-profit orphanage in Mexico.
ANTHROPOLOGIE | Reston, VA | Burlingame, CA
[Senior Sales Associate, 2010–2019]
[Visual Display Intern, Fall 2017]
Collaborated with the Display Coordinator in the creation and installation of thematic displays by researching materials, troubleshooting installation techniques using limited supplies, and creating alternate prototypes.
GREATER RESTON ARTS CENTER | Reston, VA
[Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2017]
Led the booklet redesign for the 2017 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Improved customer experience by establishing and expanding recurring wayfinding elements. Pinpointed areas for content development by conceptualizing topics that would promote the non-profit’s mission and expand donor contributions.
MAYFLOWERS FLORAL STUDIO | Reston, VA
[Senior Sales Associate 2016–2017]
Ensured outstanding customer experience for a floral design studio. Conveyed knowledge of horticulture and plant-care to customers. Performed daily operations, designed and installed displays and environmental signage.
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | Fairfax, VA
[Teaching Assistant, Typography, Spring 2016]
[Teaching Assistant,Web Design, Fall 2017]
Contributed to student success by teaching strong typographic style, execution, and history in a fast-paced studio environment. Worked one-on-one with students and directed large groups in numerous classroom activities and critiques.