EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design
Johnson County Community College
December 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies
University of Missouri
Minors in Psychology & Video Production
May 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE

DEG, A Merkle Company — Designer 

Overland Park, Kansas • August 2021 – Present 

Works closely with Account Managers, Copywriters and Art Directors to balance multiple projects with tight deadlines and quick turnaround while maintaining an organized workspace to ensure the timely production of quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. 

Barkley — Design Intern 

Kansas City, Missouri • September 2019 – March 2020 

Collaborated with partners to employ skill and knowledge of design across various mediums through the use of typography, color, pattern and imagery. Maintained an active curiosity and awareness of visual trends, technological advances and cultural nuances in the design world. 

MidContinent Public Library — Customer Service Associate I 

Blue Springs, Missouri • April 2015 – July 2021 

Provided a proactive level of customer service by assisting customers through various aspects of utilizing the library, such as: supplying recommendations, troubleshooting computer problems, and managing library accounts while maintaining an orderly, organized library and creatively displaying materials to disrupt monotony and direct customer interest. 

SKILLS

Typography, layout design, brand identity, UI design 

Creative thinking and problem solving 

Adept with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Procreate 

Working knowledge of Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Tumult Hype, Sketch, InVision 

Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS