Self-motivated, hands-on designer with a diverse, international experience in art and design. Conceptual thinker and creative problem solver with a passion for collaboration, innovation, community and deep respect for the natural environment.
DC Greenworks, Washington DC, Design Intern
Designed key promotional signage to educate and showcase green infrastructure technologies implemented at seven Capitol Hill elementary schools through a National Fish and Wildlife grant; consolidated graphic identity and created marketing materials to facilitate better outreach to commercial and residential clients; learned about grant acquisition and LEED accreditation.
Crate and Barrel, Cleveland, OH, US, Design and Sales Associate
Worked directly with store designer to create and maintain an appealing retail environment by designing window displays, arranging merchandise, moving retail fi xtures, creating signage, placing props and adjusting lighting throughout the store.
John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH, US, Interior Design Assistant
Assisted sta interior designer in the renovation of Campion Hall dormitory lounges with focus on students, sustainability, and budget; created perspective renderings with Sketchup; assisted with space planning, and selection of furniture, material and artwork; coordinated meetings with the donor, interior designer, architect, director, solar panel consultant and students.
American Greetings, Cleveland, OH, US, Graphic Designer
Developed 3D packaging concepts, signage, graphics, illustrations and logos; most projects involved crucial interdisciplinary collaboration with several departments such as project management, product development, surface design, editorial, and oversees manufacturers as well as various retailers including Wal-mart, Target, Papyrus, CVS, Party City and Toys-R-Us.
MTS Seating, Temperance, MI, US, Design Intern
Worked with lead designer to develop new furniture designs through illustrations and 3D models; created custom laser cut chair-back artwork with customer logos; designed and built an original, full-size task chair out of recycled material.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Bachelors, Graphic and Furniture Design
