I try to think ahead and have a contingency plan ready to go.

Based in Chicago, I work with organizations across the country, with a particular passion for partnering with mission-driven communities where design can elevate and expand meaningful work.

My process is detail-oriented and iterative, moving from research to execution across brand identity, marketing materials, and motion content. Colleagues describe me as organized, responsive, and attentive to both timelines and creative goals. At Baltimore Center Stage, my work helped grow the theater's Instagram following from under 10,000 to nearly 19,000, while supporting a 40% increase in audience attendance during the 2024/25 season, with three of five main stage productions extending their runs due to record-breaking engagement.

Education

American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, Illustration, 2013

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Let me introduce myself…

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 two respected regional theaters, creating everything from print collateral and signage to digital graphics and brand extensions for seasonal productions, developing custom typographic treatments that captured each show's personality while maintaining overall brand integrity.

Key career responsibilities

  • End-to-End Project Management

  • Visual System Development

  • Multi-Channel Campaign Design

  • Brand Management

  • Cross-Departmental Coordination

  • Print Production & Vendor Management

software & Tools

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere)

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Squarespace, WordPress

  • DotDigital, Prospect2

  • Basecamp, Asana, ToDoist

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Google Workspace

  • Social Media, Email & Web Asset Design

  • Advertising Creative, Print & Digital

  • Typography and Layout

  • Brand Voice & Messaging Alignment

skills & Competencies

  • Critical Thinking & Creative Problem-Solving

  • Digital Archive & Asset Organization

  • Administrative & Operational Support

  • Proofreading & Content Review

  • Strong Written & Verbal Communication

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Discreet & Proactive

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

    • Partner with Associate Director and Senior Director of Marketing & Communications to develop integrated campaigns and visual brand strategy that drives engagement and revenue growth. Support content strategy across channels to ensure brand consistency. Campaign efforts contributed to 40% audience growth and record breaking program participation.

    • Manage production of all printed marketing materials from concept to delivery. Coordinate timelines, content development, stakeholder approvals, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with box office and development teams to request segmented audience data from CRM for targeted campaigns. Projects include direct mailers reaching up to 50,000 households per campaign, promotional materials, program booklets, signage, and donor collateral.

    • Built and maintain project management system in Asana with input from team members to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and field marketing service requests. Created automated request forms that improved fulfillment time by 30%. Provide mentorship and training to intern on system functionality and continuously work to improve workflows and efficiency.

    • Manage website content updates through WordPress. Keep information accurate, accessible, and user friendly. Upload and organize digital assets including photography and media files. Support site discoverability through SEO-informed content updates.

    • Support development of social media strategy and content calendars in collaboration with Associate Director of Marketing. Create social media graphics, video content, email headers, and multi-channel advertising for print, transit, digital platforms, and outdoor advertising. Write copy for headlines, calls to action, and help to draft press releases about organizational updates and community initiatives. Primary social media channel has grown by nearly 12,000 followers since 2022, currently reaching 18,500 followers.

    • Serve as brand manager across all touchpoints to maintain brand integrity and consistency. Guide development of seasonal visual themes and provide creative direction and feedback on commissioned production artwork. Develop season branding that supports and complements production art while ensuring cohesive visual identity across all marketing materials and platforms.

    • Maintain digital asset management system spanning over 60 years of organizational history.

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

    • Proactively navigated leadership changes and pandemic disruptions by working closely with colleagues to adapt marketing strategies and produce visual content that helped re-engage audiences during the organization’s recovery phase.

    • Took on additional responsibilities alongside the Marketing Manager to maintain operation of the marketing department during the departure of the Director Of Marketing and Communications.

    • Designed digital programs, print collateral, environmental graphics, and pre-production art, ensuring brand consistency and creative storytelling.

    • Managed multiple print projects end-to-end, overseeing vendor bids and production to meet tight deadlines and budgets.

    • Collaborated with marketing leadership and freelance creatives on artwork and promotional materials, maintaining alignment with artistic vision.

    • Edited photos and videos for promotional campaigns, enhancing visual quality and audience appeal.

    • Organized workflows for efficient project tracking and contributed to strategic marketing communications.

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

    • Evaluated incoming printed envelope orders and organized into production groups based on requested delivery time and stock.

    • Vectorized customer logos in preparation for offset/digital printing and matched colors using Pantone swatches to maintain customer brand integrity during printing.

    • Managed pre-production processes including sending of proofs, quote requests, and order fulfillment with vendors.

    • Designed product images and graphics for use on the company website and in digital marketing.

    • Managed outstanding in house orders and oversaw their fulfillment.

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

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