Designer. Educator.
Passionate and driven designer with experience developing people, partnerships, and managing vendor relationships. Skilled in visual design, brand story telling, and project management. Proven ability to develop and execute effective visual designs that drive engagement and achieve business goals. Strong communicator and collaborator with a track record of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
Design Experience.
Community Engagement Strategist
Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners | 2023- Present
- Design an illustrative story walk for communities showing how people can improve water quality
- Utilize feedback on the website to go through design iterations, improving the user experience
- Design and execute print and marketing materials that raise awareness of the mission of Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners with the end goal of facilitating community partnerships
- Design and develop a new website experience leading to greater brand awareness and community engagement
Create marketing content strategy that increases awareness and raises funds
Lead Visual Designer
MGS Global Group | 2019- Present
- Utilize the latest client marketing research to ensure messaging, content strategy and positioning of the brand increasing client acquisition
- Design wireframes and user flows for MGS Global Group websites increasing conversion and brand awareness
- Collaborate with design and development teams across multiple time zones to successfully implement design iterations
- Create and implement reusable design patterns and systems ensuring brand design standards are met across multiple sites and design teams
Principal & Founder
VOZ Branding, LLC | 2015- Present
- Develop design systems for clients to use in creating brand awareness and
marketing assets making the brand tell a consistent story - Develop written content for digital marketing campaigns that convert into new business for clients
- Develop web experiences that drive brand engagement
Designer eLearning
Roundtable Learning | 2018- 2019
- Design digital learning experiences to enhance business performance using human-centered design and adult learning theory
- Create digital marketing content that positioned company as a thought leader in the eLearning industry
Designer
InterActive Group | 2013- 2015
- Design digital & environmental museum-based learning experiences driving visitor engagement
Teaching Experience.
Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communication Design
Kent State University | 2023 – Present
- Instruct college level visual communication courses for non- majors
- Actively engage students in a culturally responsive environment that encourages learning of visual communication principals for non designers
Design Educator, Career & Technology
Warrensville Heights CSD | 2019- 2022
- CTE and Elective Department Chair- lead new teachers and be a liaison
between administration and teachers within the department - Develop & design a curriculum to enhance the technical skill attainment
of students - Create and nurture a culturally responsive environment for students
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design
Cuyahoga Community College | 2017- 2020
- Instruct college-level design classes: typography, design fundamentals, and information design
- Create a culturally responsive and safe learning environment for diverse students
- Participate and lead sessions in faculty professional development colloquiums
Soft Skills
Leadership
Collaboration
Communication
Project Management
Transparency
Teaching
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Explicit Instruction
Skills
UI Design
Design-Thinking Methodology
Brand Design & Strategy
Human-Centered Design
Art & Creative Direction
Research
Instructional Design
Tools
Adobe XD
Figma
Sketch
Zeplin
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
CMS
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Articulate Storyline
Articulate Rise
Education
Career & Technical Education, Masters
Kent State University
Visual Communication Design, BS
Ohio State University
UX Certificate
Springboard
Political Science and Economics, BA
Ohio State University