Summary
Graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years across higher ed, entertainment, and agency environments. Builds scalable brand and template systems, ships multi‑channel campaigns (print, web, email, social), and partners closely with writers, strategists, and developers to deliver clear business outcomes. Strengths in concept-to-delivery ownership, copy-led design, and cross-functional collaboration.
Graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years across higher ed, entertainment, and agency environments. Builds scalable brand and template systems, ships multi‑channel campaigns (print, web, email, social), and partners closely with writers, strategists, and developers to deliver clear business outcomes. Strengths in concept-to-delivery ownership, copy-led design, and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills & Tools
Brand & identity systems • Multi-channel campaign design • Template systems & design ops • Presentation design • Print production • Copywriting for design • Stakeholder management • Figma • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Google Workspace • Basic front‑end layout (web/email)
Brand & identity systems • Multi-channel campaign design • Template systems & design ops • Presentation design • Print production • Copywriting for design • Stakeholder management • Figma • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Google Workspace • Basic front‑end layout (web/email)
Experience
Visual Designer — University of Denver (University Relations)
08/2024 – Present
08/2024 – Present
• Design visual assets for integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social to elevate the DU brand and support enrollment, advancement, and community initiatives.
• Partner with writers, strategists, and developers to maintain brand consistency; translate briefs into clear visual concepts and production-ready files.
• Execute projects ranging from digital ads and email graphics to brochures and environmental signage, balancing timelines with quality and compliance.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator — Self‑Employed (Freelance/Contract)
02/2012 – Present
02/2012 – Present
• Deliver end‑to‑end creative for a range of clients: brand collateral, social campaigns, illustration, and print assets; manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Build or extend brand/style guides; create reusable templates and asset libraries to speed production and ensure consistency across teams and channels.
• Collaborate asynchronously with stakeholders; gather requirements, scope work, and iterate based on feedback and performance goals.
Graphic Designer & Creative Copywriter — Celsius Marketing | Interactive
03/2020 – 10/2023
03/2020 – 10/2023
• Produced social, web, digital ads, and print deliverables in a fast-paced agency setting; recognized for creative initiative and reliability in monthly evaluations.
• Concepted and wrote headlines, CTAs, and campaign copy; ensured consistent voice and message alignment across channels and accounts.
• Streamlined handoff from concept to production files; coordinated with account and media teams to meet campaign schedules and specs.
Graphic Designer — Prather Productions
(Broadway Palm, Dutch Apple, Touring)
06/2018 – 03/2020
(Broadway Palm, Dutch Apple, Touring)
06/2018 – 03/2020
• Developed show artwork and theatre marketing collateral (posters, brochures, programs, out‑of‑home) to strengthen brand presence and ticket promotion.
• Grew social engagement with fresh graphics and timely content packages supporting seasonal programming and touring schedules.
• Prepared press‑ready files and coordinated proofs with vendors for efficient production and quality control.
Graphic Designer — Bristol Riverside Theatre
08/2015 – 05/2018
08/2015 – 05/2018
• Designed promotional materials for productions; supported social content and campaign rollouts.
• Built multi‑page brochures, posters, flyers, and ads with accurate prepress and brand alignment.
Education
York College of Pennsylvania — Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Cum Laude
York College of Pennsylvania — Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Cum Laude