RESUME

EDUCATION

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, minors in UX/ID and Fine Art. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.83

Manchester Community College

Associate of Science in Graphic Design. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.74

SKILLS
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Procreate
  • Figma
  • Wordpress/Divi
  • Webflow
  • Microsoft Office
  • Flexi
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Github
  • Large-Format Printers
  • DSLR Cameras
  • Microsoft Office
  • Grant Writing
  • Copy Writing
  • Project Management
EXPERIENCE

Connecticut State Parks Seasonal Worker

East Lyme, CT, Marlborough, CT  |  CT DEEP  |  May 2025 - December 2025

  • Supported the public on a daily basis, providing guidance, information, and first impressions of Rocky Neck State Park.
  • Collaborated across departments to write and market high value grant projects to improve visitor experience across multiple state park locations.
  • Managed traffic flow for up to 600 cars per hour while completing transactions in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

Graphic Designer

Philadelphia  |  UPENN School of Arts and Sciences  |  Apr 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Designed and Illustrated projects, including social media, magazine layouts for a
    multi-award winning publication, with over 100,000 subscribers and over 150,000
    web users, web layouts and graphics, and illustration
  • Partnered with several departments on tasks in designing final products and
    contributing to office-wide initiatives, providing results ahead of schedule and communicating updates and process.
  • Assisted in design projects, social media and website management by providing graphics and translating design content and information for a web presence.

Print Lab Supervisor

Philadelphia  |  Drexel University  |  Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Responsible for monitoring seven in-building printers and restocking ink and
    paper, as well as minor troubleshooting.
  • Operated large format paper printer to fulfill student submitted projects in an
    efficient manner, completing up to 30 prints an hour.
  • Assisted students and staff with any print center related questions or concerns.

Freelance Design & Illustration

Self-Employed  |  Ongoing

  • Create a variety of illustrative work and graphics to suit the intended audience and purpose, utilizing traditional and digital methods in a wide range of styles and subjects.
  • Collaborate with clients on project expectations, communicating throughout the entire process. Services range from fully rendered pieces, smaller works, and feedback .

Designer/Production Associate

Vernon, CT  |  Signarama Vernon  |  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Designed signage and marketing materials for a variety of clients and applications, both in short, fast-paced work and longer, more involved projects.
  • Communicated with clients directly.  Explained the design process, executed ideas and requests, and answered any questions.
  • Produced signage for a variety of applications such as yard signs, lightboxes, and vehicle graphics. Prepared and applied vinyl on a variety of materials such as acrylic, di-bond aluminum, vehicles, and corrugated plastic.

Design Lab Supervisor

Manchester, CT  |  Connecticut State Community Colleges  |  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Monitored one of MCC’s design department computer labs, ensuring technology
    is running properly and spaces are clean and usable.
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting and software questions in Maya and the
    Adobe Suite, allowing for completion of projects.
AWARDS
  • President’s Scholarship
  • Manchester Community College
  • Year long, full-ride award to referred incoming students
  • Hans Weiss Art Scholarship
  • Manchester Community College
  • Arts award established
    by local CT artist
  • Westphal Portfolio Scholarship
  • Drexel University
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Drexel University
COURSEWORK
  • UI Design I & II
  • Interaction Design
  • Storytelling for UX Design
  • Visual Storytelling & Seq. Art
  • Screenprinting
  • Figure Drawing
  • Painting I, Digital Painting
  • Illustration I & II
EDUCATION

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, minors in UX/ID and Fine Art. GPA: 3.83

Manchester Community College

Associate of Science in Graphic Design. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.74

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

CO-OP, Full-time  |  UPENN School of Arts and Sciences  |  Philadelphia |  2024

  • Designed and Illustrated a variety of projects, including but not limited to; social media graphics, magazine pages, web layouts, and web graphics.
  • Collaborated between several departments on tasks, both in designing final products and contributing to office-wide projects, contributing ideas and communicating progress and updates in meetings.
  • Assisted in design projects, social media and website management by providing graphics and translating design content and information for a web presence.

Print Lab Supervisor

Work Study  |  Drexel University  |  Philadelphia |  2024 - 2025

  • Responsible for monitoring seven in-building printers and restocking ink and
    paper, as well as minor troubleshooting.
  • Operated large format paper printer to fulfill student submitted projects in an
    efficient manner, completing up to 30 prints an hour.
  • helped students and staff with any print center related questions or concerns.

Freelance Design & Illustration

Self-Employed  |  Ongoing

  • Create a variety of illustrative work and grpahics to suit the intended audience and purpose, utilizing traditional and digital methods in a wide range of styles and subjects.
  • Collaborate with clients on project expectations, communicating throughout the entire process. Services range from fully rendered pieces, smaller works, and feedback .

Designer/Production Associate

Internship & Part-time Employee  |  Signarama Vernon  |  Vernon, CT  |  2021-2022

  • Designed signage and marketing materials for a variety of clients and applications, both in short, fast-paced work and longer, more involved projects.
  • Communicated with clients directly.  Explained the design process, executed ideas and requests, and answered any questions.
  • Produced signage for a variety of applications such as yard signs, lightboxes, and vehicle graphics. Prepared and applied vinyl on a variety of materials such as acrylic, di-bond aluminum, vehicles, and corrugated plastic.

Design Lab Supervisor

Work Study  |  Manchester Community College  |  Manchester, CT  |  2019-2020

  • Monitored one of MCC’s design department computer labs, ensuring technology
    is running properly and spaces are clean and usable.
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting and software questions in Maya and the
    Adobe Suite, allowing for completion of projects.
SKILLS
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Procreate
  • Figma
  • Wordpress/Divi
  • Webflow
  • Microsoft Office
  • Flexi
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Github
  • Large-Format Printers
AWARDS
  • President’s Scholarship
  • Manchester Community College
  • Year long, full-ride award to referred incoming students
  • Hans Weiss Art Scholarship
  • Manchester Community College
  • Arts award established
    by local CT artist
  • Westphal Portfolio Scholarship
  • Drexel University
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Drexel University
COURSEWORK
  • UI Design I & II
  • Interaction Design
  • Storytelling for UX Desgin
  • Visual Storytelling & Seq. Art
  • Screenprinting
  • Figure Drawing
  • Painting I, Digital Painting
  • Illustration I & II