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