Get to know me.
When asked what I do for a living, my answer is usually, "I'm a graphic designer."
It's not an untrue statement, but I tend to think of myself more as a visual problem solver. How do we get from idea to reality? How do we get x information to y audience? Design is a vehicle for what I really do: create solutions you can see.
At the Greater Raleigh Chamber, I am engaged in a variety of projects that connect me to the fast-growing Triangle region. Whether I am editing promotional videos, photographing events, or designing the next sales brochure, I am working closely with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver informative, engaging content to the leaders of our area.
During my time at North Carolina State University’s Campus Enterprises division, I worked with Wolfpack Outfitters to showcase the lifestyle of an NC State student and fan. It was during this tenure that NC State collaborated with Adidas to launch a special edition Ultraboost 21 shoe. I had the pleasure of designing the marketing materials for in-store and online promotion of the shoe with approval from Adidas.
Before returning to my alma mater at NC State University, I worked at CAM Raleigh where I worked closely with local artists to arrange the transportation of their work, documented the exhibitions, and created informative print guides. As a student and recent graduate, I interned with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC; the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC; Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC; and the Gregg Museum in Raleigh, NC.
When I am not working, I am likely chipping away at my ever-growing collection of unread books.
Work History
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Senior Design Manager
Develop visual materials through Adobe Creative Suite to support event marketing and communications as well as membership and sponsorship sales.
Record and edit promotional videos for events and programs, including animations and b-roll as needed to engage target audiences through email and social media.
Leverage a unified brand standard with upcoming design trends to create fresh, attractive designs with the benefit of brand recognition.
NC State University, Campus Enterprises
Visual Arts Specialist
Developed visual materials through Adobe Creative Suite to promote sales.
Designed imagery and graphics for display on the website and in social media posts.
Identified design trends and strategies to implement in print and digital formats while maintaining brand standard.
Shot and edit photos to integrate with design elements and showcase product.
NC State University, Enrollment Management and Services
Marketing and Communications, Temporary
Designed print and digital materials for distribution to students and families.
Produced animated content for use in video and digital displays.
Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) Raleigh
Exhibitions Assistant
Coordinated shipping and services directly with artists and contractors.
Streamlined exhibitions documents in a cohesive digital system.
Documented incoming and outgoing artworks in detail and aided in installation.
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Exhibit Design Intern
Identified outdated or incorrect signage and proposed replacement strategies.
Updated design files for incoming artifacts to the Nation to Nation Exhibit.
Created instructional materials for the imagiNATIONS activity center.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Exhibits and Marketing Intern
Designed layouts and a spread for the quarterly publication, The Naturalist.
Connected visitors with event information through poster and flyer design.
Assisted in the design and installation of exhibit graphics.
Marbles Kids Museum
Create-Innovate Intern
Instructed children in creative and scientific activities through play.
Maintained a fun, positive learning environment while assisting children with projects.
NC State University, Enrollment Management and Services
Marketing and Communications Intern
Designed print and digital materials for distribution to students, parents, and families.
Aided in the shooting and editing of photo and video projects.
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts in Art + Design
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Minor in Biological Sciences
Certifications
Fire Protection and Life Safety Design
Smithsonian Institution, July 2017
Human Subjects in Research
Smithsonian Institution, July 2017
Additional Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, AfterEffects)
Photography and Video
Wordpress
Vectorworks (3D Modeling)
Maya by Autodesk (3D Modeling)