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New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

St. George, Utah

Developed and delivered engaging undergraduate courses in digital design, covering UI/UX design, interaction design, branding, graphic design history, and design thinking. Played a significant role in creating the curriculum for the new digital design program, primarily design thinking courses from inception to creation, evaluated, and finally accredited.Mentored senior design students on capstone projects, guiding them through the design thinking process and ensuring project completion.Successfully implemented active learning methodologies to foster critical thinking and design problem-solving skills in students.Collaborated with faculty colleagues to refine and create unique and valuable design courses for the new program.Constantly innovate, solve problems, and collaborate to empower students, build community, and forge meaningful connections while developing a fresh curriculum annually. Adept at conveying complex design concepts to diverse audiences and fostering a positive and approachable learning environment.

Seattle, Washington / New York City, Ny / Dallas, Texas

Supported & coordinated calendars for the COO and SVP, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. I screened calls, emails, and inquiries to ensure that only critical information reached the executives. Managed complex projects and prepared correspondence, presentations, and reports from initiation to completion. Oversaw CRM gifting initiatives/budgets and private client relations activities/budgetsOrganized and coordinated internal and external agendas, minutes, and logistics, prioritizing tasks and anticipating needs.Maintained strict confidentiality and handled all executive communications with discretion.Planned on/off-site events, recognition meetings, brand viewings, and shows. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with executives and staff at all levels.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Senior leader on the team to open a new concept gallery in Seattle, then the second-largest gallery in the USA.Designed and implemented compelling layouts using trademark materials and selections following RH brand interior ethos.Implemented RH Modern principles in multiple residential projects and directed decisions for medium to large-scale photo shoots.Developed layouts for multiple compelling lookbooks and trained team members on all RH comprehensive branding guides.

Passionate and skilled Graphic Designer Professor with scrappy start-up skills, knowledge, and experience in communication design curriculum specializing in commercial print and web, color palettes, and typography. Core Competencies: • Instructed relevant design principles and created real-world assignments for 62 students.• Relayed critical design concepts using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.• Provided daily feedback and positive assessments and developed critical design thinking.• Implemented five new sources weekly to create more engaging content for digital platforms.

Saint George, Utah

busybusy is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and a tech startup that provides expert time tracking, mobile machinery records, and real-time field data. Established in 2007, busybusy delivers a high-quality service for small—to medium-sized businesses requiring mobile time tracking. With 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.Scope of work:We utilized design principles (hierarchy, negative space, color theory) to create a logo that is visually engaging and intuitive.We designed a user interface (UI) that was visually appealing, user-friendly, and aligned with the brand identity.Collaborated with CEO, COO, Caterpillar, and engineers to ensure all designs for the brand were effective in form and function.Defined and implemented design processes and best practices for the team, resulting in increased efficiency and consistency.Presented working concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences.Created a cohesive visual structure for the app across all platforms.Created user personas and journey maps to inform design decisions and optimize the user experience.Conducted user research (surveys, interviews, user testing) to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.Developed wireframes and high-fidelity designs to iterate on scenarios and gather user feedback.

Tanzania, Africa / Palm Springs, Califnornia

Designed all material in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign used across all social media, web, website, and merchandise platforms, including t-shirts, stickers, sweaters, web advertisements, product pictures, model photography, and all creative requirements and opportunities.• Creative Director - content creator, photographer, social media manager.• Coordinated resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects• Developed detailed project plans to track critical path progress.• Managed all social media platforms; results include increase of 13,200 likes on Facebook page over the course of a year, 53.2k followers on Instagram over the course of a year, and 11.1k new followers on Twitter over the course of three months. • Oversaw all aspects of the project, coordinating events with 4 University endorsementsin Tanzania, Africa; Palm Springs, California; and St. George, Utah.• Developed professional experience with video/photography editing / social media management.• Developed detailed project plans and tracked critical path progress each day.

Accomplished Director offering reporting to the Regional Director, Hotel Management, and other top executives for a Fortune 100 company. Core Competencies: Led a team of hospitality specialists by planning and executing excellent events for a diverse clientele, exceeding guest satisfaction scores by 24% in 2015.Developed planning system and logistical preparation for conference and event rooms while coordinating with the in-house kitchen and head chef.Oversaw aspects of event logistics, from menu development to room block allocation and audio-visual coordination.Spearheaded innovative marketing initiatives to attract new clients and position both Marriott properties as the favored venues for high-end events in Southern Utah.Fostered a collaborative and fun work environment, empowering team members to reach their full potential and deliver superior customer service and satisfaction.

Master Of Science - Ms

Honors - Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.) W/ Digital Design

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