Get to know me.
I consider myself a creative problem solver. I enjoy the challenges that each design project presents and experimenting with design trends.
As a current employee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, 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 collaborated with other groups and departments to bring their vision to life, whether that includes print materials that are mailed out to students or digital assets for our websites and social media.
Before returning to my alma mater at NC State University, I was an Exhibitions Assistant at CAM Raleigh, a contemporary art museum specializing in temporary exhibitions of local artists. There, I worked closely with artists to arrange the transportation of their work, documented the exhibitions, and created print guides to accompany each exhibit.
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. Each of these emphasized the importance of developing a complete experience for each audience, and reinforced my belief that design is most successful when it benefits its user.
When I am not working, I like to visit the local trails in Raleigh, NC with my dog.
Work History
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
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, Class of 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Class of 2017
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)