Work
Student Graphic Designer
IETC | Wisconsin | 2024 - on going
The Institute for Equity and Transformational Change is dedicated to developing, implementing, researching, and advocating for equity-centered and anti-racist policies and practices to foster an inclusive and affirming learning community at Madison College. As the IETC Student Assistant, I have the privilege of designing resources which effectively represent the contributions of Madison College Faculty and Staff to create an inclusive academic experiences. I am representing the effort of other with great pride in a responsive process of evolution. I could not be more inspired by their mission and their efforts.
~Design academic presentation for internal and external conferences.
~Create consistent, ready made assets which can be applied to branding materials.
~Design an office brand guide which will be a legacy guide and honor the work of the action research team.
~Contribute to the evolution of a new Madison College department (2021), which foster anti-racist practices and develops accessible pathways for instructor and non-instructor participation
~Design logos and wordmarks
~Design Curriculum Mapping Development Program Website: mcietc.wixsite.com/cmdp
The Clarion | Wisconsin | 2019 - 2024
As Graphic Designer at The Clarion, Madison College student news publication, I have the privilege of representing the voice and culture of Madison College community. Being at the nexus of shared narrative, I have learned to curate accurately, with auth-
enticity, the efforts and joys of a longstanding collegiate institution. I have also been a staff writer since 2019 and was Business Director during the pandemic, 2019-2020.
enticity, the efforts and joys of a longstanding collegiate institution. I have also been a staff writer since 2019 and was Business Director during the pandemic, 2019-2020.
~Design graphics to support copy and create interest, including illustrations, wordmarks, infogrphics and photo treatments
~Layout design for The Clarion Arts Section, requiring long copy formating, APA style, and headline hierarchy, while following The Clarion brand guidelines
~Ad Design, transitioning color spaces, including one color black, four color CMYK and RGB
~Write articles, which have been featured on the front page of the print edition
~Migrate print edition to a weekly E-newsletter, which required new branding: adapting color to high contrast online reception, extending iconology to a simple yet recognizable header, and creating per section, consistent, RGB icon set. The E-newletter won Frist Place at the National Collegiate Press Convention in Atlanta, November 2023.
~Select article topics which are of interest or relevant to a racial, cultural, generational, and gender diverse student population
~Design marketing materials to initiate sales relationships with other academic institutions, businesses, non-profits, and collegiate clubs Maintained billing cycles in accordance with ad sizing and run durations for internal and external ad clients
~Developed relationships with all shareholders and potential clients through in person meetings, remote virtual, email and phone communications
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Yahara Journal | Wisconsin | 2023 - 2024
While with The Yahara Journal (YJ) Literary & Fine Arts Publication, I developed book covers for a variety of formats, developed marketing material, illustrations, long format copy styles and photo treatments. The real joy of the organization stems from the positive efforts which inspire others to share their unique voices through creative mediums.
~Design multiple long copy format literary and art content with Adobe InDesign
~Design and illustrate multiple covers, working with American Printing in Madison, WI.
~Design and illustrate for campus internal ad spaces
~Migrate the Yahara Journal to a legacy format which preserves artist work long term, extending inclusivity toward accessible access with online formatting. Check out the sound cloud version of the 2024 Chapbook (WIP) and the 2024 Fine Arts Literary Publication.
Student Graphic Designer
IETC | Wisconsin | 2024 - on going
The Institute for Equity and Transformational Change is dedicated to developing, implementing, researching, and advocating for equity-centered and anti-racist policies and practices to foster an inclusive and affirming learning community at Madison College. As the IETC Student Assistant, I have the privilege of designing resources which effectively represent the contributions of Madison College Faculty and Staff to create an inclusive academic experiences. I am representing the effort of other with great pride in a responsive process of evolution. I could not be more inspired by their mission and their efforts.
~Design academic presentation for internal and external conferences.
~Create consistent, ready made assets which can be applied to branding materials.
~Design an office brand guide which will be a legacy guide and honor the work of the action research team.
~Contribute to the evolution of a new Madison College department (2021), which foster anti-racist practices and develops accessible pathways for instructor and non-instructor participation
~Design logo and wordmarks
~Design Curriculum Mapping Development Program Website (WIP)
Founder, Designer, Researcher
AFMAUE | Wisconsin | 2023 - on going
As a nonprofit organization, Agriculture and Forestry Management Applied to Urban Environments (AFMAUE.org) pulls research from many great conservation theorists. Meshing the work of great leaders with historical and indigenous land management practices which empower the stewardship in local green spaces.
~Deep dive into Wisconsin conservation authors. I meshed my research with strategy that was inspired by creative indigenous cultures, who worked to solved problems with what the land provided.
~Website Design. Logo design. Copy writing. Grassroots outreach campaign.
~The mission was to reduce negative soil contaminants and restore the soil microbiome. My strategy worked better than I would have expected.
Fitness Center Attendant
Madison College Fitness Center | Wisconsin | 2023 - on going
As a Madison College Fitness Center Attendant, I have the opport-
unity to develop relationships with Madison College athletes, learning about the management requirements of collegiate sports teams and design social media campaigns to inspire wellness within the Madison College student population. The position inspires me to bring wellness to others in my community, everyday.
unity to develop relationships with Madison College athletes, learning about the management requirements of collegiate sports teams and design social media campaigns to inspire wellness within the Madison College student population. The position inspires me to bring wellness to others in my community, everyday.
~Design social media post, following Madison College Fitness Center brand guide
~Monitor client attendance with application Fusion, scanning each client’s ID and signing up new clients
~CPR Certification, Health & Wellness Team Building Activities
~Maintain a safe and inclusive student environment, promoting physical wellness and mental health
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Graphic Design | Madison College | Wisconsin | 2019 - 2023
Servant Leader Certification | University of Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Sept. 2017 - Dec. 2017
Bachelors of Arts - Communication | Purdue University | Indiana | 2000 - 2004
Expertise
Adobe InDesign ~ Adobe Illustrator ~ Adobe Photoshop ~ Adobe After Effect ~ Adobe Acrobat ~ Adobe XDAdobe Bridge ~ Procreate ~ Microsoft Office ~ Microsoft Project ~ Wix ~ Canva ~ Social Networking Sites ~ CyberDuck ~ Constant Contact ~ XpressDocs ~ YouTube ~ Linked In ~ Toggl ~ Wacom Stylus
Achievements
Dean’s List | Madison College | Wisconsin | 2019 - on going
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | Madison College | Wisconsin | 2019-on going
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society | Madison College | Wisconsin | 2023 - on going
Associated Collegiate Press | National College Media Convention | Georgia | November 2023 | Online Pacemaker Award for TheOnlienClarion.com | First Place, Best of Show, Digital Newsletter for Two-Year Colleges | Fourth Place, Literary Arts Magazine-Yahara Journal | Seventh Place, two-Year College Websites
Wisconsin Newspaper Association | Madison College | Wisconsin | March 2023 | Honorable Mention Recycle Responsibly
Competencies
Brand Development & Strategy ~ Logo Design ~ Print Formatting ~ Digital Resolution Standards ~ Environmental Graphic Design ~ Poster Design ~ Web Design ~ App Design ~ Sticker DesignTypographic Design ~ Non-profit Design ~ Short Animation Design ~ Ad Campaign Design ~ Magazine Cover Design ~ Long Copy Format Design ~ Social Media Design ~ Multi-channel Design ~ Package Design ~ Business Card Design ~ Copy Writing ~ Data Analysis ~ Apparel Design ~ Research ~ Pattern Design ~ Typeface Design ~ Adobe Photoshop Brush ~ Development ~ Concept Development ~ Screen Printing ~ Letterpress
Honors Research
Marketing Sustainable Growth: Better Business Practices for Profits and the Planet
Madison College | Independent Economics Study
Abstract: Intensified sensitivity toward climate change is essential in order for the economy and our overused natural resources to stabilize, securing a future earth for our nation’s diverse humanity. Along with this understanding, private sectors will have the motivation and collective power to call on public officials to change policies and raise standards. As a developed nation, the U.S. is capable of leading a..click to read on.