About me
I am a graphic designer from Butler, PA with a focus on branding, typography, and print design. I am currently employed as a graphic designer with the marketing department of Komatsu America Corp., and I do other freelance projects during my free time. As a 2018 graduate of Edinboro University, I graduated at the top of of my class with a B.F.A. in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Graphic & Interactive Design. My personal design work utilizes strong typography, a lighthearted tone, and an illustrative/approachable style. I try to incorporate those aspects into my freelance work as well as my day-to-day designs with Komatsu. My skills outside of the creative scope include multitasking, time management, reliability, and being personable.
Education
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
BFA Applied Media Arts
Concentration: Graphic & Interactive Design
Graduation: May 2018 (Honors Program)
Dean’s List Recipient: 2014–2018
Major GPA: 3.96, Overall GPA: 3.91
Foundations of Leadership | November to December 2025
Course offered through Development Dimensions International (DDI) that covered topics involved in interaction skills, leading self, driving change, and building talent and your team.
Leading without Authority | June 2024
Course offered through SkillPath that covered the various leadership topics including accountability, credibility, engaging others, and focusing on communication.
High Impact Communication Skills for Subject Matter Experts | October 2023
Course offered through Pinnacle that provided tools and best practices for delivering more engaging, influential, and confident presentations.
Project Management Fundamentals | October 2022
Course offered through Educate 360 that covered the basics and key topics of project management.
Design skills
- Typography
- Packaging
- Event graphics
- Advertising
- Identity/branding
- Editorial/publication
- Social media
- Packaging
Technical knowledge
Adobe CC:
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Acrobat
Microsoft Office:
- Word
- Powerpoint
- Excel
- Teams
Project management:
- Asana
- PageProof
Awards
One of the 298 posters selected out of 11,845 entries from across 93 countries, 2025
National Program Directors' Design Award
Association of Writers & Writing Programs, 2019
Graphic and Interactive Design Leadership Award
10th Annual Senior G&ID Showcase, 2018
Student Starpack Awards
Bronze Award (Brief C), 2018
Flux 2018 Student Design Competition
Honorable Mention, Interactive Design
Erie Addy Awards 2017, Gold Addy & Silver District
Two Addys, Chimera XIV Promotional Materials
Publications
USIPB 2025 Edition, Juried, International, 2025
Chimera XV, Juried, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 2017
Experience
Creative Supervisor | April 2024–present
Komatsu America Corp., Franklin, PA,
Creative Supervisor guiding the visual direction for Komatsu North America. Lead and mentor a graphic designer while remaining deeply involved in hands-on design work, collaborating across the marketing team to shape cohesive and compelling brand experiences.
Graphic Designer | July 2018–April 2024
Komatsu America Corp., Franklin, PA,
Designer for all things concerning the brand and its corresponding logo, including fleet graphics, stickers, equipment tags, and trade show assistance.
Freelance Designer | June 2017–present
Experience in branding, advertising, print and interactive design, and photography. Clients include CCIS, Crowdcuring, David's A+ Woodcrafts, Hot Flash Training, Lymefriends, and many more!
Graphic Design Intern | January 2018–May 2018
Higherglyphics, Erie, PA
Designer for various client projects (logos, merchandise, etc.) with art director, artist, and owner, Todd Scalise
Chimera XV Art Director | August 2017–May 2018
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
Overseeing and collaborating with a team of designers to produce Chimera XV, which features student art and literature, also responsible for managing budget and deadlines.
Chimera XIV Promotions Team | August 2016–May 2017
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
Duties consisted of designing posters, tickets, handouts, and other related material for jurying, soirée, and release party.
Exhibitions
USIPB 2025 Edition, International exhibition. Juried (one of the 298 posters selected out of 11,845 entries from across 93 countries)
PGH 365, Pittsburgh AIGA, Pittsburgh, PA; April 6, 2018. Juried
Flux 2018 Student Design Competition, The Blue Elephant Design Center, Frederick, MD; February 3, 2018. Juried (Interactive Design category)
Chimera XV Soirée, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA; November 4-11, 2018 Juried (30 submissions selected)
Left to Their Own Devices, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA; Fall, 2017 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA; Spring 2016, 2017, and 2018. Juried
Erie Philharmonic Showcase, Warner Theater, Erie, PA; Fall 2016
Professional service
Komatsu Unity, Member, LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group; 2024-present
AIGA, Member, Pittsburgh Chapter; 2018-present
AIGA Edinboro Student Group, Co-President, Edinboro University; 2016–2018
Edinboro University, Open House Presentations; 2016-2018