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United States

Serves as primary graphic designer in a fast-paced environment, under the Manager of Brand & Design, to produce high-quality print and digital materials following the existing USAV brand systems. Projects include, but are not limited to:- Led, created and implemented visual branding and design for the USAV 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Paris campaign, including the USAV Paris emblem, social media toolkits, print amd team apparel, fan posters, and more;- Led, created and implemented branding and design for the indoor jr. national championships event series, specifically the 2025-2028 series marks, print, and digital design materials, including bid-winner and champion toolkits, champion ribbons and award banners, event venue dressing, way-finding, marketing materials, large-scale USAV booth panels, and more;- Provided creative design direction for the new USAV Education Coach Academy tiered program, including branded module assets, diagrams, Gold Live Session assets, and other print and digital educational and marketing materials; - Illustrated and provided creative direction for the new Harassment Preparedness Plan modules.Assisted in creating and implementing a streamlined graphic design process between the MarCommCreative and Events departments, specifically for jr. indoor event directional signage, entrance units, and credentials. Occasional travel to jr. national events—including training series, qualifiers, and championships—to assist with social media coverage, capture high-quality photo/video for curated content, on-site marketing and promotions, support VIP guests, and more. Serves as a member of the USAV Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Committee and as a member of Team USA’s staff (USOPC) community resource groups, including the Women’s Community Resource Group and the Pride Link Resource Group.Experience sitting on multiple hiring committees, assisting in the interview and decision process.

Remote

Provides a vast range of graphic design and illustration services—from conceptualization to execution in support of a client’s brand, mission and design needs. Specializing in, but not limited to: brand and identity, merchandise and apparel, long-format layout design, illustration, and more.Previous and/or current clients include: USA Volleyball for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics, Indiana State University; Indiana State University Foundation; Keep Woodland Park Beautiful; Woodland Park Volleyball Club; Country Club of Terre Haute; The Buening Group (Keller Williams); singers/songwriters/producers Ellevan, Future Magic, and Taylor Gray; Nuts-4-U: No Grainola; CleanFusion: Home Infusion Kits; Sapphic Southerner; American Mercantile; St. Patrick School & Church; Chi Omega Alpha Delta Chapter; many brides and grooms; local sports’ teams/events; and more.

Terre Haute, Indiana

Regularly met with the Art Director, project managers, creatives, and others across campus to produce high-quality print and digital materials following the existing Indiana State University brand system. Projects included, but were not limited to:- Long format publication design, including STATE magazines, annual reports, campus viewbooks, new student orientation guides, will and donor finance guides, calendars, event programs, and membership booklets;- Identity design for events and campaigns, specifically President’s Scholars Golf Outing, The SAMYS and ISU President’s Society, to ensure branding remains current with existing ISU system;- Large mailings and solicitations for various audiences, specifically current and perspective students, alumni, faculty and staff, parents, donors, fans, partners, and more;- Illustrations and original artwork, including the cover of the Winter 2019 STATE magazine and several article spreads.Provided marketing and content strategy assistance as needed, occasionally leading design meetings.Communicated directly with vendors in estimation, preparation, production, and finalization of orders.

Terre Haute, Indiana

Served as the primary designer for the ISU Foundation, including the Alumni Association, Sycamore Athletic Fund, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Special Events. Projects included, but were not limited to:- Print and digital materials for various membership campaigns including 1865 Society, President’s Society, Sycamore Athletic Fund Varsity Club, Alumni Association, and various special events, including The March On! Awards, Distinguished Alumni Awards, President’s Scholars Golf Outing, homecoming, and several other ceremonies, receptions, reunions, tailgates, and outings.- Exclusive stewardship gifts, such as license plate covers, flags, drinkware, pins, apparel, engraved sports equipment, and more, as well as custom packaging like gift boxes, tissue paper, wrapping paper, and specialty envelopes.- Stationary items, including specialty cards for holidays, birthdays and general communication, as well as unique presentation folders, labels, postcards, letterhead, and envelopes.Developed and implemented an internal office graphic design process.Managed budgets for small projects.Helped coordinate photography and video.

Isu Foundation

Served as graphic designer for the ISU Foundation under the Director of Communications.Developed a thorough understanding of printing processes, techniques and specifications through direct communication with printers and vendors.Assisted in the maintenance of in-house promotional and stationary inventory.Organized and helped with mass mailing projects.Assisted in representing the ISU Foundation at events.Front-desk support.

Mfa, Master Of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Several exhibitions, art shows, installations, and permanent collections. Thesis project: Get The Frank Out (.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Sisterhood Chair, 2014 Panhellenic Council, Fraternity & Sorority Life Blue Team Member, 2014 New Student.

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