Resume

2013

B.F.A. | Graphic + Interactive Design

Summa Cum Laude Graduate | Studies included brand identity, publication design, interactive design, user interface design and graphic design (intro and advanced levels).

2021

UX Designer

Udacity Nanodegree Program | An online program with a syllabus that included User Research, User Experience, Prototyping, Interactive Design, User Interface Design, and Usability Testing. The program was divided into three sections and had a capstone requirement. A graded project was due at the completion of each section.

2019

Intro to Programming

Udacity Nanodegree Program | An online program with a syllabus that included HTML, CSS, Python and Javascript. The program was divided into four sections with a graded project at the completion of the section.

2011-2019

Sergeant | Paralegal NCO

As a Paralegal NCO in the US Army Reserves, I was responsible for managing cases for military board hearings. This included prepping all board documents to be reviewed by the Commanding General, transcribing board hearings and keeping minutes for each hearing.

May 2023 - Current

Senior Associate, Marketing

• Strategically provide marketing and creative support for over 2.2 million square-feet of commercial space in the life science market.
• Collaborate with the Leasing team to create curated e-blast campaigns for vacant space throughout 7 different properties across North Carolina.
• Work collaboratively with 14 different departments on creative projects including print and digital materials for client meetings, presentations, and conferences.
• Review and provide feedback to the Graphic Designer and Creative Writer on all creative projects and tasks.

Feb 2020 - Current

Creative Manager

• Manage all creative aspects of the firm including brand management, print and digital marketing materials, the website, social media, and presentations.
• Plan, schedule and distribute all tasks related to creative projects throughout the firm, including setting up and maintaining projects in project management software.
• Work collaboratively with 14 different departments on creative projects including print and digital materials for client meetings, presentations, and conferences.
• Review and provide feedback to the Graphic Designer and Creative Writer on all creative projects and tasks.

Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

Graphic/Web Designer

• Created and implemented the firm’s first set of brand guidelines, to include a comprehensive, yet user-friendly, brand guidelines booklet.
• Fully redesigned all external marketing materials for the firms 14 different service lines.
• Generated infographics for all public and private company events, periodic news updates, and over 75 contract winning proposals.
• Developed graphics for different social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
• Served as a Content Manager for the firm's intranet, which included monitoring content for brand consistency.

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

Technical Support Intern

• Supported educational products within the SAS Analytics U community.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to gather data used to create an data-driven infographic on the Technical Support Department.
• Presenter and co-producer of tutorial video for SAS University Edition: SAS Studio users.

Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

Assistant to the Principal

• Worked efficiently within project teams to design construction banners for projects that would meet the needs of clients using Adobe InDesign.
• Assisted the marketing team with the design of quality floor plans for award submission using Adobe Illustrator.
• Custom designed slides for bi-weekly departmental meetings using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.