STONEHILL COLLEGE / 2015BA in Graphic DesignMinor in Communications

DANISH INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD / 2014Summer Graphic Design program

INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP,

DREAMWEAVER, AFTER EFFECTS, STRATA

3D, MUSE AND HTML/CSS

VERVAINE DESIGN STUDIO / 2015INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Brought in as a visual designer to help with overflow

Tasks ranged from editing and resizing past designs to conceptualizing whole brand identities for clients.

Had to balance multiple projects at a time

Worked alongside other designers and also worked directly with clients to meet their specific needs

THE PURPLE CARROT / 2015INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Brought in to help to improve the user experience of the front-end and back-end of the site.

Also consulted on how to improve the visual identity of the brand moving forward in the future

INHOUSE DESIGN / 2014-2015CREATIVE DIRECTOR

InHouse Design is a student-run design studio that manages multiple projects of all sorts with various types of companies/clients.

Was selected to manage timelines of multiple projects, overall all design work and met directly with clients

Served as the creative director of the studio – giving designers critical feedback and brainstorming alongside them

HARPOON BREWERY / 2014GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Designed package mock-ups and POS, which included typography, color and layout choices

Managed multiple marketing projects at a time and solely responsible for completing and meeting deadlines

Served as contributing team member of the brainstorming group focused on inhouse marketing for Harpoon Brewery

Created designs for new seasonal products for print and for the Harpoon Brewery website

CALO CAROLE GALLERY / 2013-2015GALLERY ASSISTANT

Created visual identities for the gallery’s shows and events with an attention to detail

Designs included vinyl signage, postcards, booklets and posters

Sole creator for environmental designs within the gallery

Reinterpreted artists’ work in order to advertise events

STONEHILL COLLEGE / 2014UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Assisted both professor and students in design foundations course

Provided technical help to students with Adobe Creative Suite

Also provided creative assistance by helping students expand and develop their ideas further

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