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Chicago, Il, Us

I help clients communicate their value and values through impactful UX/UI and graphic design. I excel at exploring problems then transforming visions into engaging designs that drive customer engagement. With experience in digital and print assets—from web interfaces and email templates to social media content and branding—I deliver high-quality results with technical precision and artistic flair, even under tight deadlines. My approach blends creativity with strategic thinking to exceed client expectations.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Responsible for continuous improvement of all front desk services including member and constituent relations, information and program registration• Managed a team of 14 people• Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated and supervised staff

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Designed e-displays, signs and fliers with over 2K+ daily impressions in line with brand and marketing guidelines• Created charts, SOPs, guides and newsletter templates for internal use• Oversaw a team of 14, providing guidance and mentoring to Member Engagement staff• Developed positive relationships with members to maximize retention• Worked closely with directors, supervisors, program leads and staff to meet KPIs for new memberships, retention and fundraising

Seattle, Washington

• Generated social media art and email blasts as real-time responses to current events• Published monthly print, online and audio journals with 23,800 impressions. I resolved typography, arranged layouts in InDesign, designed graphics and icons in Illustrator, retouched images in Photoshop, and processed files for production.• Redesigned IPJC.org website > RESULT: 47,826 resources downloaded in 189 Countries in the first year > Drafted wireframes, mockups and graphic elements to communicate UX and UI design requirements between stakeholders and developers > Oversaw the visual integrity of IPJC.org > Designed landing pages, headers and graphics• Created Powerpoint templates and presentations• Designed the visual identity for Catholic Advocacy Day, bringing over 300 lobbyists to the Washington capitol• Produced booklets, brochures, flyers, posters, icons, graphics, logos and event collateral• Maintained and updated asset libraries, procedure manuals and resource databases• Coordinated volunteer staff

Rochester, New York Area

• Collaborated with editors and salespeople to design and format impactful page layouts, special features, advertisements, B2B materials and in-house resources for two niche weekly newspapers: Rochester Golf Week and The Jewish Ledger• Directed user experiences throughout websites, social media and email marketing campaigns; bumped average visits on golfweekrochester.com from ~2 seconds to 120+ seconds• Wrote, copy-edited and content-edited copy for print and digital media• Solved technical issues on Mac, PC, printers and network; organized and maintained file systems• Balanced aesthetic consistency with contemporary design ideas while incorporating emergent technologies and trends

Rochester, New York Area

• Elevated the scope of publications promoting responsible outdoor recreation, conservation and environmental advocacy from an 8-12 page newsletter to a 16-36 page magazine distributed monthly to 1200 member households, up to 1400 community members, and 800 on-line readers • Laid-out pages in InDesign, manipulated images in Photoshop, and processed files in Acrobat for digital viewing and print reproduction• Managed editorial, advertising, production and budget; directed a team to solicit articles and photos, edit copy and engage advertisers• Awarded GVC’s highest distinction: induction into High Summit Honor Society

Pittsford, New York (Flagship)

• Generated sales through knowedge-based service and point-of-sale marketing in the company’s flagship store• Developed and implemented systems to optimize personal and team productivity• Utilized professional communication skills to develop an understanding of customers and their needs• Received numerous written acclaims and service/quality awards

• Worked closely with salespeople and department managers, designing newspaper advertisements• Created sales support materials from concept to mechanical on a Macintosh computer

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society Dean's List Service Citation, Department of Art Graduated Cum Laude Teaching.

Aas, Graphic Arts And Advertising Technology

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Art Club (President/Cofounder), Club Council memberGraduated.

Ux Design Career Track, Ux (User Experience)

I'm excited to announce that I've started Springboard's UX Certificate program. I love finding creative solutions to build engaging.