Education
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Concentration Literary Arts & Studies
Experience
Freelance Graphic & Web Design
I specialize in comprehensive visual content design and promotion, building and enhancing web and social media presence, adept copywriting, skilled photography editing, strategic branding, effective email and digital marketing campaigns, and the creation of impactful print marketing materials.
Recent & Ongoing Clients
Design Director, Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
Create impactful graphics to educate the public on animal welfare and veganism, while managing web and print design, branding, and digital marketing efforts. Drive awareness and support for the Refuge’s mission.
Brand Manager, United Ways of California
Responsible for creating and executing digital marketing strategies across various online platforms. This includes managing social media, website content, design, branding alignment, translations, advertising initiatives, and overall brand development within the communications team.
Responsible for creating and executing digital marketing strategies across various online platforms. This includes managing social media, website content, design, branding alignment, translations, advertising initiatives, and overall brand development within the communications team.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Illustrated a groundwater model for a scientific paper and created a logo for ARC Alliance, a non-profit advocating for transitioning to open-access publication.
Tools for Peace
Craft marketing materials and social collateral for a youth non-profit that offers mindfulness and compassion curriculum as well as afterschool programs for kids.
Craft marketing materials and social collateral for a youth non-profit that offers mindfulness and compassion curriculum as well as afterschool programs for kids.
Louisville High School
Produce recruitment marketing and brand aligned assets across various channels, including print, outdoor, video, on-site, collateral, apparel, email, and digital.
Produce recruitment marketing and brand aligned assets across various channels, including print, outdoor, video, on-site, collateral, apparel, email, and digital.
Catchafire.org
Created bilingual social media assets and promoted awareness campaigns and events for non-profit organizations in need during the pandemic, including Students Run LA, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, and Just Transition Alliance.
Created bilingual social media assets and promoted awareness campaigns and events for non-profit organizations in need during the pandemic, including Students Run LA, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, and Just Transition Alliance.
Coaching + Teaching Experience
Louisville High School 2018 – 2022
Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field
Santa Barbara Unified 2014 – 2016
Paraeducator Art Teacher at WIN (Work & Independence Now) Planned and conducted art lessons for 18-22-year-old students with developmental disabilities who were transitioning to college and workplace environments.
Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field
Santa Barbara Unified 2014 – 2016
Paraeducator Art Teacher at WIN (Work & Independence Now) Planned and conducted art lessons for 18-22-year-old students with developmental disabilities who were transitioning to college and workplace environments.
Other
CLUE Santa Barbara 2014 – 2022
Digital Content Manager
Responsible for web design, graphic design for digital and print materials, managing social media and email communications, handling membership and donation management, coordinating events, and crafting fundraising appeals.
Orangutan Foundation International 2016 – 2018
Director of Communications & Creative
Managed communication strategy and dynamic design for print, digital, and social outreach efforts, alongside a small yet effective team, uniting a global community in the fight to save orangutans from extinction.
Robert Heckes Studio 2014 – 2020
Studio Assistant
Matched Pantone colors and meticulously hand-painted digital renderings onto large-scale canvases.
Digital Content Manager
Responsible for web design, graphic design for digital and print materials, managing social media and email communications, handling membership and donation management, coordinating events, and crafting fundraising appeals.
Orangutan Foundation International 2016 – 2018
Director of Communications & Creative
Managed communication strategy and dynamic design for print, digital, and social outreach efforts, alongside a small yet effective team, uniting a global community in the fight to save orangutans from extinction.
Robert Heckes Studio 2014 – 2020
Studio Assistant
Matched Pantone colors and meticulously hand-painted digital renderings onto large-scale canvases.
Ventura Harbor 2017 – 2018
Social Media Specialist
Managed content creation, distribution, and print advertisements for Ventura Harbor’s social media presence, which included overseeing 50 businesses and maintaining two websites
Compassion Champs 2017 – 2018
Ditch Dairy Campaign Contributor
Responsible for designing graphics and executing campaign strategies for the annual dairy-free social media challenge.
Social Media Specialist
Managed content creation, distribution, and print advertisements for Ventura Harbor’s social media presence, which included overseeing 50 businesses and maintaining two websites
Compassion Champs 2017 – 2018
Ditch Dairy Campaign Contributor
Responsible for designing graphics and executing campaign strategies for the annual dairy-free social media challenge.
Skills
- Strong understanding of design, copy, and technical best practices and guidelines
- Social media expertise
- Photography & photo editing
- Strong written communication skills, experienced proofreader
- Exceptional visual skills and a deep understanding of key design principals
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Light Room
- Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Word, Excel
- Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Web Design: HTML, CSS, CMS (WordPress), SEO, Woo-Commerce
- Email Marketing: Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite
Portfolio
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