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
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
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
Chimera XV, Juried, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 2017
Experience
Graphic Designer | July 2018–present
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
Are We There Yet? 10th Annual Senior Graphic & Interactive Design Exhibition, Doucette Hall, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA; Spring, 2018. Juried (40 pieces selected out of 90, three of my pieces were selected)
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
AIGA, Member, Pittsburgh Chapter; 2018-present
AIGA Edinboro Student Group, Co-President, Edinboro University; 2016–2018
Edinboro University, Open House Presentations; 2016-2018