Collaborating with a team of editors and designers to create high-interest children's books with tasks that include (but are not limited to):• Book design and layout• Photo research and image editing• File production for print and digital publishing

Worked with a variety of clients on print and eLearning projects. Clients such as Bearport Publishing, Composure Graphics, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, KnowledgeWorks Global, Lumina Datamatics, National Geographic Learning, Oxford University Press, Pearson Longman, Savvas, Symmetry Creative Production, and others.• Conducted art buying, content development, and provided creative brainstorming and design solutions.• Demonstrated expertise in illustration, page layout, photo research & editing, prepress, and project management.• Successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring smooth collaborative workflows and meeting client requirements.Project Highlights: • Illustrated over 90 book covers for Bearport Publishing including the award-winning Scary Places series• Lead Designer for National Geographic Learning’s LOOK and Voices programs (contracted through Symmetry and Composure Graphics respectively) • Design Manager for Savvas’ elevateScience Program (contracted through Symmetry)

• Collaborated with a team on the development of the Social Studies prototype.• Designed various student editions for grades K–6, maintaining high standards of quality and design integrity.• Directed design studios and artists, providing guidance on layout, art development, and project management.• Collaborated closely with photo research to ensure the use of compelling and relevant imagery.

• Prepared and corrected client files, adhering to strict quality standards in a deadline-driven environment.