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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

As the Graphic Designer for Pluckers, a local chain started in the Austin area, I create digital and print assets to promote the Pluckers brand and campaigns while assuring consistent branding for the 30+ restaurants. I also collaborate with the Social Media Manager, Events and Entertainment Coordinator, and Motion Graphics Content Creator, while producing content for multiple departments throughout the company.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As the Graphic Designer, I assisted the Creative Lead with ideation, creation, and dissemination of a variety of creative assets for government and private sector entities. These assets included digital and print ads, web & email graphics, print and digital publications and more.

As the Creative Director, I oversee design work and creative projects for our clients and design websites, print ads, social media content, logos and more. I also acquire new clients and assist with managing client relationships.

Trupo Treats is a small vegan milk chocolate company with a goal of creating the most ethical, sustainable, and delicious chocolate possible. As the graphic designer for Trupo Treats, I assisted with product design, marketing campaigns, promotional materials and digital advertising.

As a Stylist, I empowered women by creating personalized Fixes matching the requests and style of the client. I crafted detailed notes to each client describing the reasoning behind the items and how to style them.

As a Content Designer for Impact, I produced Instagram-ready graphics that made content easy to digest. Impact focuses on on sharing important content and resources related to a range of current issues and events.

Elon, Nc

As the Assistant Creative Director, I worked alongside the Creative Director to delegate projects to creative content producers, as well as produced creative work of my own. I worked with clients and account teams to provide creative direction and oversaw critiques within our 12 person team.

Elon, Nc

As a Creative Content Producer for Live Oak Communications, I worked closely with account teams to produce digital and print designs for 6 local clients.

Elon, Nc

As a consultant at the Writing Center, I worked directly with writers across all academic and professional fields to offer critique and feedback on writing in any stage. I communicated with a wide variety of of learners on campus to achieve their writing objectives, and had the opportunity to participate in ongoing team training and professional development events.

Elon, Nc

As a Layout Designer, I collaborated with the design team to create the layout of the spring issue of The Edge, Elon’s lifestyle magazine focused on creating content relating to fashion, style, feature stories, beauty, and wellness.

Elon College, North Carolina, United States

As a TA for one of Elon University's first-year foundational classes, I served as a mentor to first-year students by developing classroom agendas, facilitating group discussions and assisting with academic advising.

Elon College, North Carolina, United States

As a Team Lead for Elon's Orientation Program, I helped plan and direct move-in day for over 1,700 new students, as well as organize marketing strategies for Orientation Leader recruitment. I also facilitated the training of 18 orientation leaders to transition new students onto Elon's campus.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

As the Edit Intern at Pace Communications, I assisted with researching story ideas, fact-checking department and feature stories, copywriting, and updating digital content for over 120 websites.

Elon College, North Carolina, United States

As the Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing, I designed all digital and print content for Alpha Chi’s philanthropy and internal communications. I managed a team of 6 committee members, and served on the executive board. I also supervised all official chapter social media, while promoting and improving the organization's reputation and brand.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As the Digital/ Social Media Intern, I managed the daily social media for Higher Education Works Foundation, published blog posts, and designed and distributed a weekly newsletter to 200,000 recipients.

Elon, Nc

Customer-facing student ambassador that assists in managing front desk of Career Services/Porter Family Professional Development Center. Answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide updates to technology i.e. website, Google maps, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. Troubleshoot the Elon Job Network (EJN) for those having issues with the system. Provide information about the Porter Family Professional Development Center's services to parents, alumni, executives, graduate schools, internships, and students.

Elon College, North Carolina, United States

As an Orientation Leader, I mentored 18 new students throughout their transition to college and facilitated group discussions of Elon’s values and logistics.

Wexford, Pa

Assisted with the production of KidsFest summer program through lighting, tech, music, and stage presentation. Planned and executed recreational programming for up to 400 kids, aged 6-12 years and performed in daily skits on stage and on film to provide entertainment and teach lessons.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication Design & Strategic Communications, Senior

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing; Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication.

Education record

Activities and Societies: • Social Chair of National Honor Society • Layout Team for Variations, a student produced literary magazine •.