ABOUT

Helping organizations communicate clearly, grow their audiences, and amplify their impact through strategic, audience-focused design.

Over 10 years of graphics professional experience that supports, engages, and inspires.

With over a decade of experience as a graphic design professional, I specialize in creating thoughtful, effective visuals that help organizations connect with their audiences and communicate their missions. I hold a BFA in Illustration, which gave me a strong foundation in storytelling, composition, and creative problem-solving—skills that continue to shape my approach to design today. My early career focused on marketing and promotional design for B2B and B2C companies, where I developed a deep understanding of audience engagement and brand communication across a range of industries.

Over time, my path led me to the performing arts sector, where I served as the in-house graphic designer for the marketing departments of two respected regional theaters. In these roles, I created everything from print collateral and signage to digital graphics and brand extensions for seasonal productions. I also developed custom typographic treatments that captured the personality of each show while maintaining the organization’s overall brand integrity. These experiences sharpened my ability to adapt visual language to varied audiences and complex storytelling environments.

I’m based in Chicago, but with the power of the internet, I regularly collaborate with clients and organizations across the country. Whether a project has a wide reach or serves a tight-knit community, I approach each one with the same level of attention and care. I’m especially passionate about working with people and organizations that serve their communities, and I view design as a way to help elevate and expand the reach of meaningful work.

My creative process is collaborative and detail-oriented. I begin by asking for as much information as possible, researching visual directions, and developing mood boards, sketches, or palettes to guide the approach. After gathering feedback from the client or team, I move into execution—whether I’m building a brand identity, designing marketing materials, or creating motion content.

Colleagues often describe me as highly organized, responsive, and attentive to both timelines and creative goals. At Baltimore Center Stage, my contributions to the organization’s social media helped increase its following by over 9,000 users, while overall design efforts supported a 55% growth in audience attendance between the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. Three of the five main stage productions that year extended their runs due to record-breaking engagement—evidence of the power of design when paired with a strong team and a clear message.

  • Multidisciplinary marketing and design professional with 5+ years in regional theater. Experienced in leading visual branding, membership campaigns, and audience engagement strategies through organizational change. Known for creative problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and a strong commitment to the performing arts.

  • American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration | May 2013

  • Graphic Designer  Baltimore Center Stage | Baltimore, MD October 2022 – Present (Remote)

    • Collaborate with marketing leadership to craft visual campaigns, contributing to a 55% rise in attendance and three sold-out shows in the 2024/25 season.

    • Lead print production: manage specs, timelines, content, vendor quotes, and final delivery for assets including playbills, mailers, banners, and signage.

    • Maintain and update WordPress website content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and visual impact.

    • Design compelling headers and ads across print, digital, transit, and billboard platforms; contribute to copywriting.

    • Develop engaging social media content, driving Instagram growth from ~6.3k to 15.3k+ followers since 2022.

    • Produce motion graphics for digital channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), enhancing visibility during key campaigns.

    • Create unique visual identities for cross-departmental events aligned with brand standards.

    • Enforce brand consistency across all materials and guide seasonal graphic direction and artist commissions.

    • Maintain and update the digital archive, holding over 60 years of visual media using, ensuring asset accessibility and preservation.

    Graphic Designer  Victory Gardens Theater | Chicago, IL  |  April 2020 – September 2022

    • Adapted visual strategy amid pandemic and leadership transitions, maintaining audience engagement.

    • Took on marketing leadership duties during departmental turnover.

    • Designed digital and print materials, environmental graphics, and pre-production visuals.

    • Managed end-to-end print projects, from vendor quotes to delivery under tight deadlines.

    • Edited photo/video content for campaigns; collaborated with freelancers to align visuals with artistic goals.

    • Streamlined workflows and supported strategic marketing communications.

    Print Pre-Production/Graphic Designer  Office Express | Evanston, IL | March 2017 – April 2020

    • Managed envelope order workflows, client proofing, and vendor communication.

    • Vectorized logos, ensured color accuracy, and maintained brand standards in print production.

    • Designed web graphics and product images; oversaw in-house order fulfillment.

    Graphic Assistant  CoFactor | Chicago, IL  |  September 2015 – February 2017

    • Edited and retouched catalog product images for web and app use; enforced client-specific quality standards.

    Graphic Design Intern  Hope for the Day | Chicago, IL |  June 2013 – September 2013

    • Created custom illustration, social media, and print materials for the ArtWareness 2013 campaign.

  • Adobe Illustrator

    Adobe Photoshop

    Adobe InDesign

    Adobe Acrobat

    Adobe After Effects

    Adobe Premiere

    DaVinci Resolve

    Squarespace

    WordPress

    DotDigital

    Prospect2

    Calendar & Schedule Management
    Basecamp

    Asana

    ToDoist

    Time Management

    Project Management

    Strong Written and

    Verbal Communication

    Visual Storytelling

    Organization

    Administrative & Operational Support

    Proofreading & Content Review

    Project & Vendor Management
    Digital Archive & Asset Organization

    Microsoft Office Suite
    Google Workspace

    Detail-Oriented
    Discreet and Proactive