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Syracuse, New York, United States

• Developed, from conceptualization to completion, designs and illustrations for use in cultural fairs, academic conferences, and a literary publishing campaign on behalf of an advisory board of international scholars• Created branding guide, logo, and cover artwork illustration for podcast brand using blend of 3D modeling and 2D illustration and design

Elmira, New York Area

• Created, revised, and maintained product literature and technical publications for 50+ product lines by reviewing products, utilizing technical drawings, evaluating data, creating artwork, developing layouts, visualizing data, and ensuring 100% accuracy• Designed and developed striking visual concepts for all event and sales collateral, advertisements, trade show displays, flyers, brochures, posters, and marketing campaign designs, maintaining adherance to company’s visual style guide, ensuring brand consistency, and heightening brand awareness• Implemented user-centered design principles to optimize end-user experience through goal-based hierarchical layout and typography design, data analysis, and data visualization, bridging the gap between engineering and sales marketing departments• Developed and maintained organizational structures for file and content management, tailoring documents for use in print production and online use• Selected to lead creation of collateral and literature for parent company, McWane Plant & Industrial, demonstrating high level of trust in my knowledge, skill level, time management, and project management

Cortland, Ny

Led in the design and production of multimedia campaigns to organize events and engage the student body in political advocacy. Spoke directly with state legislators in Albany, NY in the fight for affordable education.

Bachelor'S Degree, New Media Design

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Representative, SUNY Cortland Quidditch

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design