Education & Honors
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design
August 2016 - May 2021
Summa Cum Laude
Works accepted into ETSU Student Honors Show April 2019, 2021 - Graphic Design Area Award 2021
National AAF Student Advertising Competition Team member - 1st place of District 7, Top 8 National Finalist Spring 2020
ETSU Fletcher Dyer Graphic Design Scholarship April 2020 - May 2021
Experience
Town of Unicoi
Unicoi, TN
Communications & Events Director, Jan 2023 – Current
Responsible for all communications for the town regarding meetings, press releases, events, print and digital materials, etc. including updating the town’s website and socials. Person in charge for all town events including the Strawberry Festival & Freedom Fest. Offers an organized work environment to streamline record processes and communications with the community and leaders. Attend local groups and entity meetings that offer services for the community. Interact with the public with a positive attitude.
Johnson City Public Arts
Johnson City, TN
Graphic Design Intern, Summer 2020
Worked closely with JCPA Committee members via Zoom and email to create a user friendly, visually pleasing digital map highlighting the locations of public art pieces in Johnson City that function on the already existing JCPA website. Designed icons to represent the different types of art commissioned through JCPA.
The UPS Store 6131
Elizabethton, TN
Graphic Designer/Print Associate, Sept 2020 - Dec 2021
Promoted in Dec 2021
Print Manager/Graphic Designer, Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
Responsible for creating an organized work space and creating print schedule to offer quick turnaround times for customers. Responsible for ordering supplies and materials. Take orders and speak with clients about their design needs. Work in Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop to create designs that fits customers’ needs. Accountable for other graphic designers and print associates.
HomeFront Concierge Physical Therapy
Johnson City, TN
Office Clerk/Executive Assistant, Oct 2024 - Current
Responsible for handling lead clinician’s schedule and all office scheduling. Create graphics needed for advertising, marketing and socials. Responsible for organizing promotional events. Offer an organized and efficient workspace. Run necessary reports for record keeping and analytics.
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, Canva Microsoft Office, and Google Drive
Experience in Adobe Dimensions, Google Ads, and website builders.
Pre-press and Print Production
Customer and Client Service
About me
I enjoy being creative in all aspects of my life. I specialize in typography, layout, and organic illustrations. I have a passion for design, creating cohesiveness and being detail oriented. I enjoy sewing, reading and other crafts in my free time such as building legos with my husband. I love spending time with my family, friends, and our golden doodle, Scout. I am a proud dog and plant mom!