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