EXPERIENCE
September 2016 - Current
Packaging Designer | Kohl's Corporate | Menomonee Falls
As a packaging designer for Kohl's I work on a team of six to establish and execute the branding for Kohl's private and exclusive brands.
April 2016 - September 2016
Sales Associate | Anthropologie | Milwaukee
Anthropologie speaks towards my creative side as well as customer service side. My everyday tasks include assisting the customer to find a product, helping her to find the right clothing fit and material best for her figure/ occasion, and learning about the fashion industry.
June 2015 – April 2016
Junior Graphic Designer | Manifesto | Milwaukee
During my time at Manifesto I worked on client accounts which ranged from Intel, to smaller local clients such as University Lake School. In addition to design, I also was responsible for the Manifesto Blog and social handles. These requirements included photography, writing, and finding creative solutions to boost our social presence.
May 2013 – May 2015
Public Relations Specialist | Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics | Whitewater
This is a team that was formed to promote a healthy lifestyle through social media. Besides writing a healthy and fitness blog, I also created numerous graphics for the University's fitness center. Some of these include the official Warhawk Fitness and Aquatics logo, different advertising posters and other various promotional items.
May 2013 – August 2013
Graphic Designer | Altrua Global Solutions | Tallahassee
During my internship at Altrua I worked as a graphic designer on a team of six. Each day we would take on tasks from clients including Florida State University, McDonalds, Dr. Pepper, and other various businesses.
August 2011 – May 2014
Art Gallery Assistant | Roberta's Art Gallery | Whitewater
We visually set up exhibits so they were aesthetically pleasing to the artist as well as the viewer. I personally determined styles, sizes, and arrangements of illustrations and graphics from a permanently ongoing display.
AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
- 2015 Published in the 11th International Exhibition of Visual Communication Design exhibited at Sanmyung University, South Korea.
- Judged high school level graphic design work for the Visual Arts Classic of 2014.
- Helped in designing a new typeface for “Chank Fonts!” through a workshop hosted by famous typeface designer Chank Diesel.
- Worked with artist Eric Lee in creating a collaborative back painted glass piece which displays permanently in the University Center at UW–Whitewater.
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Minor; French