I approach problem-solving like a puzzle.
Whether it's determining the best way to guide users through a website or distilling a complex organization into a concise, captivating essence, I have an eye for detail and a knack for finding innovative solutions. With a diverse range of clients, including multi-state healthcare companies, national nonprofits, government officials, and New York Times bestselling authors, I specialize in developing custom visual communication strategies that effectively convey messaging through engaging and thoughtful design, and leading cross-function teams to produce exemplary digital solutions that convert and achieve my clients' goals.
Skills
Leadership
(strategic thinking, team leadership, project management, client relationship building, account coordination, adaptability, efficient time utilization, problem-solving, mentorship, communication)Interactive
(website strategy and design, UX/UI, information architecture and navigation design, responsive and mobile-first design principles, HTML/CSS, social media and digital ad campaign conception and creation, SEO strategy and management, web accessibility standards and guidelines, A/B testing and data-driven design decisions)Creative
(brand architecture, logos + identity systems, creative concept development, brand guideline creation, art direction, graphic design, lettering and typography, image editing and retouching, print and digital production, illustration and iconography)Software
(Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Sketch, Wordpress, Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, MailChimp, Constant Contact)
Experience
Director, Digital Strategy and Design
Studiothink
2023 - present
Art Director, Interactive design manager
Studiothink
2018 - 2022
Formerly: Graphic Designer (2014 - 2018)
Visual Communications Manager
JumpStart Inc.
2012 - 2014
Formerly: Graphic Designer (2010-2012)
Marketing Intern
Case Western Reserve University
2010
Education
Cleveland State University
graduated in 2010 with a bachelors of arts and concentration in graphic design
valedictorian of the college of liberal arts and social sciences
summa cum laude