Statement

As a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, I have used my education as a catalyst to solving design problems in the professional world. As a graphic designer I have the exciting daily challenge of meeting both the desires and expectations of my clients, while elevating their experience to one of collaboration, trust and confidence. As an Art Director, I am able to use my knowledge and experience to uplift others and help them achieve the perfect balance between beauty and function in their own work.

Other than beautiful design, some of my many hobbies include traveling, photography and long walks with my dog.

Clifton StrengthsFinder

My top 5 Clifton StrengthsFinder strengths are Empathy, Positivity, Includer, Developer and Context. Using these strengths to help me be a service leader has developed a strong sense of trust between me and those I lead.

Work Experience

  • Art Director and Design Manager, FAITH Catholic Publishing and Communications, July 2018-Present

  • Graphic Designer, FAITH Catholic Publishing and Communications, May 2014-June 2018

  • Graphic Design Intern, FAITH Catholic Publishing and Communications, October 2013-April 2014

  • Division Leader, Summer Impressions Day Camp, May 2013-August 2013

  • Art Director, Summer Impressions Day Camp, May 2012-August 2012

Education

  • Michigan State University — Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and Photography, Graduated May 2018

  • Michigan State University — The Art of Photography, Study Abroad, Summer 2013

Professional Achievements

  • 2024 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Layout or Article Column, Content Evangelist, First Place

  • 2024 Catholic Press Association Awards — Magazine of the Year, Content Evangelist, Third Place

  • 2024 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, Content Evangelist, Bronze

  • 2023 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2022 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2022 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2021 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, Unleash the Gospel, Silver

  • 2021 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2021 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2021 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Great Expectations, Bronze

  • 2021 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Cover Design, Great Expectations, Bronze

  • 2020 Catholic Press Association Awards — Magazine/Newsletter of the Year, Unleash the Gospel, First Place

  • 2020 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art, Unleash the Gospel, First Place

  • 2020 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Cover (Color), Unleash the Gospel, Second Place

  • 2020 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Photo Story (Feature), Soul Magazine, Second Place

  • 2020 Catholic Press Association Awards — Single Ad Campaign with Publication (Color), Witness the Difference, Third Place

  • 2020 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Unleash the Gospel, Silver

  • 2020 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Unleash the Gospel, Bronze

  • 2020 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Grapevine, Bronze

  • 2020 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Cover Design, Grapevine, Bronze

  • 2020 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, Grapevine, Bronze

  • 2019 Catholic Press Association Awards — Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year, First Place

  • 2019 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Media Kit, We Help You Connect, First Place

  • 2019 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Single Ad Campaign with Publication, Witness the Difference, Third Place

  • 2019 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Grapevine, Silver

  • 2019 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, Grapevine, Silver

  • 2019 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, The MARK, Silver

  • 2019 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Cover Design, The MARK, Bronze

  • 2019 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Feature Design, Women Firsts, Bronze

  • 2018 Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards — Publication Design, Grapevine, Silver

  • 2018 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Special Issue, Section or Supplement, Fatima: 100 Years of Grace, Second Place

  • 2017 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Layout of Article or Column: Diocesan magazine, FAITH Along Michigan’s 45th Parallel, Second Place

  • 2016 Catholic Press Association Awards — Best Media Kit, First Place

Collegiate Achievements

  • Exhibited at the 2014 BFA Graphic Design Exhibition, Michigan State University

  • Exhibited at the 2014 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF), Michigan State University

  • Exhibited in Gallery 101 of Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University / September 2013

  • Active member in AIGA, Michigan State University Chapter / Fall 2013-Spring 2014

  • Portfolio reviewed by Jim Casper, Co-Founder and Director of Lens Culture / Paris, France / June 2013

  • Awarded the Office of Study Abroad Academic Excellence Award / April 2013

  • Two pieces of art accepted into the juried Undergraduate Exhibition, Michigan State University / March 2012

  • Works displayed the in the Light Fantastic Gallery in Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University / Spring 2012

  • Various projects displayed in Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University / Fall 2011-Spring 2014

  • Artwork displayed in the Undergraduate Foundations Course Exhibit, Michigan State University / April 2011

  • Awarded Quaker Chemical Foundation Scholarship / Fall 2011

  • Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars / March 2011-May 2014

  • Earned Dean’s List honor, Michigan State University / Fall 2010-May 2014

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