Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Arts & Design 2005-2009 (2008 Dean’s Scholarship Recipient)
Maryland Institute College of Art, PreCollege Art and Design four-week program, 2004
Capabilities
Design
Brand Identity, Social Content, Fundraising Appeals, Annual Reports, Marketing Material, Website and Email Graphics, Photography and Photo Editing
Software
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Canva, Basecamp, Asana, Slack
Relevant Work Experience
Graphic Designer | Vegan Outreach, September 2018-Present
Create professional designs for all of Vegan Outreach’s campaigns including:
Event and promotional posters, flyers, and billboards
Social media graphics, illustrations, and videos
Website splash screens and assorted graphics
Annual printed newsletters and magazines
Educational booklets, leaflets, and brochures
Direct mail letters, envelopes, and donor reply cards
Annual reports and informational documents for donors
10 Weeks to Vegan email series design
Business cards and letterhead
Develop, adhere to, and teach staff about our brand identity standards. Partner with external legal resources to create an intellectual property procedure and train staff on copyright laws to mitigate infringement risks to the organization.
Creative Manager | Farm Animal Rights Movement, 2013-2017
Assisted creative concept, design, and execution of all visual communications across the organization. Modernized and maintained a cohesive visual identity by creating websites, logos, social media content, print publications, and all other graphics. Provided mentoring and management for graphic design interns and volunteers.
Environmental Graphic Designer | Acorn Sign Graphics, 2011-2013
Designed wayfinding and signage graphics for various educational institutions, industries, and businesses. Created precise construction drawings for the production and installation of environmental designs.
Additional Work Experience
Vegan Certification Program Coordinator | Vegan Action, 2017-2018
Art Intern | Virginia Living Magazine, 2011
Administrative Assistant | VCU School of Education, Doctoral Studies, 2010-2011
Administrative Coordinator, Receptionist, and Tour Guide | VCUArts, 2005-2010
Volunteer Experience
President, Program Lead, and Caregiver | Porchlight Animal Sanctuary, 2015-2024
Animal Care Intern | Full-Circle Farm Sanctuary, February 2020
Board Chair | Vegan Action, 2015-2017