Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
May 2009, GPA: 3.80
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
May 2009, GPA: 3.80
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
June 2006, Summa cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
June 2006, Summa cum Laude
Relevant Skills
Platforms: PC & Macintosh
Software
Proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office
Familiar with: Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Acrobat Pro
Proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office
Familiar with: Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Acrobat Pro
Other Skills
CAD Pattern Design, Screen Printing, Digital Fabric Printing, Bookbinding, Photography
CAD Pattern Design, Screen Printing, Digital Fabric Printing, Bookbinding, Photography
Recognitions
Savannah Secession
Juried Design Competition, Metal Flip Note Packagage Design, SCAD, 2009
Juried Design Competition, Metal Flip Note Packagage Design, SCAD, 2009
Academic Honors Fellowship
SCAD, 2006—Present
SCAD, 2006—Present
Girl Scout Gold Award, 2001
Work Experience
November 2009—Present, Freelance Designer
Clients: Donna Downey, Katie Hegarty
Clients: Donna Downey, Katie Hegarty
August 2009—January 2010, Cashier & Teacher
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway, CA
Conceptualized and taught scrapbooking and crafting classes.
Maintained store displays and provided guidance to customers with scrapbooking projects.
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway, CA
Conceptualized and taught scrapbooking and crafting classes.
Maintained store displays and provided guidance to customers with scrapbooking projects.
November—December 2009, Freelance Designer
Buchanan Design, San Diego, CA
Collaborated with lead designer for firm’s own holiday gift - both concept and design. Assisted designers with various client projects.
Buchanan Design, San Diego, CA
Collaborated with lead designer for firm’s own holiday gift - both concept and design. Assisted designers with various client projects.
August—November 2009, Freelance Designer
Hula Girl Design, Encinitas, CA
Executed designs for publication design, identity, signage, web design, and packaging.
Hula Girl Design, Encinitas, CA
Executed designs for publication design, identity, signage, web design, and packaging.
June—August 2008, Art Department Intern
People Magazine, New York, NY
Contributed to the design and development process of articles for the magazine. Partnered with a team of writers and designers, brainstormed special issue topics and designs.
People Magazine, New York, NY
Contributed to the design and development process of articles for the magazine. Partnered with a team of writers and designers, brainstormed special issue topics and designs.
March—June 2008, Web Designer
Candy Craft Creations, Savannah, GA
Conceptualized, designed, and produced website. Developed web-based graphics, as requested.
Candy Craft Creations, Savannah, GA
Conceptualized, designed, and produced website. Developed web-based graphics, as requested.
January—March 2008, Content Designer
Loyola Alternate Reality Game, Savannah, GA
Collaborated with SCAD students in Game Design department to design supplemental logos, websites, and web banners for online game content.
Loyola Alternate Reality Game, Savannah, GA
Collaborated with SCAD students in Game Design department to design supplemental logos, websites, and web banners for online game content.
October 2007, Package Designer
Barnes & Noble, SCAD Partnership
Conceptualized, designed, and produced sustainable packaging with a secondary use. Presented ideas to company executives and design was chosen as a semifinalist.
Barnes & Noble, SCAD Partnership
Conceptualized, designed, and produced sustainable packaging with a secondary use. Presented ideas to company executives and design was chosen as a semifinalist.
Exhibitions
Savannah Secession, Blankspace Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2009
Artists Book Exhibition, ACA Gallery of SCAD-Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 2008
SCAD Fibers Open Studio, Gordon Hall, Savannah, GA, 2008
Two Girls Back in One Room, SCU Studio Art Gallery, Santa Clara, CA, 2006