About
Creative Graphic Designer with experience producing print and digital marketing materials, and editing literary content with illustrative submissions.
Bachelor's in Graphic Design, with additional design and professional development outside formal education.
Awarded for design achievement by Salem State University, including exhibiting informative publication work.
Prior employers include Salem State University, the City of Austin, and multiple museums.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Strong eye for visual storytelling, illustration-based design, typography, and layout.
Detail-oriented and a collaborative communicator across design and editorial teams.
What I'm looking for
I am looking for a full-time, entry-level position as a graphic designer or in adjacent roles.
Experience
Marketing Design Intern
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, CREATIVE SERVICES
Present
● Spearheaded print marketing asset production from concept to preflight, enforcing brand style guides, typography systems, layout standards, and brand voice with 100% consistency across all deliverables
● Directed remote collaboration with senior designers to manage complex project pipelines, eliminating bottlenecks and accelerating workflows
● Drove a 30% increase in weekly team project completion by introducing structured file handoff protocols and optimizing remote feedback loops
● Managed aspects of print file preparation and preflighting processes, reducing formatting errors and ensuring press-ready accuracy
Print MarketingTypographyBrand Style Guides
Arts Editor
RED SKIES MAGAZINE
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026
● Edited student submissions across nonfiction, fiction, and poetry departments, performing copyediting, proofreading, substantial editing, and fact-checking to maintain publication-quality standards
● Reviewed illustrations and design works for publication, ensuring visual alignment with editorial standards and brand identity
● Designed print marketing materials and supported digital typography systems for the magazine’s online platform
● Reorganized internal submission forms and managed editorial databases using Google Sheets, streamlining administrative workflows for the team
● Partnered with student editors to coordinate on-campus outreach events, increasing submission volume and audience engagement
CopyeditingProofreadingGoogle Sheets
Cafe Cashier
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (SODEXO LIVE!)
Feb 2024 – May 2024
● Delivered engaging customer service in a high-traffic cultural institution, resolving inquiries efficiently and ensuring positive guest experiences
● Maintained procedural rigor and team coordination, enabling seamless operations, accurate sales processing, and an organized front-of-house environment
Customer ServiceSales ProcessingTeam Coordination
Cafe Cashier
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
Sep 2022 – Nov 2023
● Served as a brand ambassador by articulating product and exhibit information to a diverse, sophisticated audience, enhancing visitor engagement through tailored communication
● Mastered high-volume service efficiency during peak museum events and daily rushes, balancing customer interaction, transaction accuracy, and operational tasks
Customer ServiceBrand AmbassadorHigh-Volume Service
Artist Grants Assistant Intern
CITY OF AUSTIN, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
● Oversaw data management for 1000+ artist grant applications, ensuring accuracy in Microsoft Excel
● Delivered departmental report at Austin City Hall for an audience of up to 100, including city council members
● Supported clients during open hours by answering calls and directing inquiries to case managers
● Streamlined data entry processes, improving efficiency
● Collaborated with team members to enhance departmental reporting
● Assisted in client communication, ensuring timely responses
Microsoft ExcelData ManagementReporting
Education
Salem State University
Bachelor of Arts · Graphic Design
Skills
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignBook Design & LayoutIllustrationEditorial DesignMarketing DesignBrand DesignProofreadingEditorial CollaborationData ManagementGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative Suite