Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Graduation Date: June 2010
A detail oriented designer focused on crafting clarity through meaning, supported by strong problem-solving skills and quality design sensibilities.
I am in an electric wheelchair because of my muscular dystrophy. This, combined with a general anxiety disorder, has prevented me from working since 2016. At this time, I am now confident in managing these challenges and am ready to re-enter the workforce, seeking a low-pressure environment to contribute effectively.
Manitowoc, WI
Skills
TRADITIONAL DESIGN SKILLS
Letterpress printing
Brand identity
Digital illustration
Editorial/publication
Icon development
Image manipulation
Typography (font design & layout)
WEB DESIGN SKILLS
Lean/Agile process
Mobile (native apps & responsive)
Usability testing
User Experience
User Interface (visual design)
FAMILIAR TOOLS
Showcard Proofing Press
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Aseprite
PC & Mac power user
Experience
HAMILTON WOOD TYPE & PRINTING MUSEUM VOLUNTEER
Assisted with event preparations and materials, from stuffing envelopes and bags to creating designs both digitally printed and traditionally letterpress printed on a Showcard Proofing Press, and provided extensive support for the annual Wayzgoose conference.
Manitowoc, WI December 2023–present
WEB VISUAL DESIGNER AT HEALTHPARTNERS
As the sole User Interface Designer, collaborated closely with UX designers and Front-End Developers in concepting and strategy for stellar online experiences. Actively involved with many project teams, concentrating on the mobile app team, cultivating improved communication and teamwork proficiencies in a Lean/Agile setting.
Minneapolis, MN May 2012–June 2016
FREELANCE
COVER & INTERIOR DESIGN OF WINTER PROJECTS BOOK
Coinciding with Harriet Bart’s exhibit at the Walker Art Museum, the book was commissioned as a catalog of the last 20 years of “object poems” sent as Christmas “cards” to friends and family.
Minneapolis, MN 2011
AIGA AWARD WINNING DESIGN
EDITORIAL DESIGNER AT HOPKINS/BAUMANN
Contracted to design layouts for the American Craft magazine published every other month. Worked extensively with editors, writers, photographers & craft-artists to design layouts. Substantial photo retouching.
Minneapolis, MN October 2010–May 2012
FREELANCE
SUB-CONTRACTED WORK WITH SETH JOHNSON DESIGN
Production work in Illustrator & InDesign creating
graphs/illustrations and galleys
Minneapolis, MN April–May 2010, & April–May 2011
DESIGN INTERN AT GRANDPA-GEORGE
Did various small design tasks, as well as developed a layout and styleguide for Boy Scouts inspired booklets.
Minneapolis, MN October 2010–December 2010
FREELANCE
UNCOMMON VINTAGE EVENT BROCHURE COVER & LAYOUT
Designed the cover and layout for a crafting event brochure.
Minneapolis, MN January 2010
INTERN AT CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL
Learning the ropes in designing book covers and page layouts.
Minneapolis, MN Oct–Dec 2009