Software Knowledge
Expert In Adobe CS5:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Dreamweaver
- Acrobat
- HTML & CSS
Familiar With:
- Flash
- Wordpress
- Fontlab
Experience
College for Creative Studies
Adjunct Faculty
September 2011–Present • Detroit, Michigan
Adjunct faculty member in the Graphic Design Department, introductory level web design to undergraduate students.
Washtenaw Community College
Lead Web Designer
March 2010–Present • Ann Arbor, Michigan
Web designer for the College’s websites. Responsibilities include color and audience research, design, writing HTML and CSS.
Elevator Inc.
Graphic Designer
May 2007–March 2010 • Royal Oak, Michigan
Elevator is a small design firm working for a variety of clients ranging from Mercedes-Benz Financial and Chrysler Financial to smaller independent artists and companies. Personal responsibilities include: logo design, publication design and web design. Additional responsibilities include: working closely with clients, writers and programmers, as well as press checks and asset management.
Latcha + Associates
Intern
May 2006–December 2006 • Farmington Hills, Michigan
Worked for eight months art directing the Riverfront Condominiums and Apartments account including logo, letterhead, business card, and envelope design. Other responsibilities included design for Hour Magazine Advertisements, brochure and promotional event design, overseeing photo shoots, and managing image asset library.
Freelance Design
University of Michigan International Journal of Law, Stephanie & Eric Bruckbauer, Brendan & Elizabeth Hill
November 2010–Present
Website redesign for U of M International Law Journal. Save the Date and wedding invitation design for the Bruckbauers and the Hills.
Education
College for Creative Studies
BFA concentration in graphic design
September 2003–May 2007 • Detroit, Michigan
Placed on the Dean’s List seven semesters while attending CCS by maintaining GPA above 3.5.
de Program
Graduate Course
July 2007 • Den Haag, the Netherlands
Three-week intensive graduate course studying with studios Lust and NLXL. Primary focus on research and concept development.
Achievements
AIGA Detroit
President (2011–Present)
August 2007–Present • Southeast, Michigan
Current president of the AIGA Detroit chapter. Served on the programming committee from August 2007 to April 2011, holding the office of Programming Director for the latter two years. Responsibilities include planning AIGA Detroit sponsored events, competitions, and initiatives, and overseeing various programming committees.
Detroit Creative Corridor Center
Advisory Board
February 2011–Present • Detroit, Michigan
Selected to represent AIGA Detroit as a member on the advisory board. Contribute advice on connecting and serving the graphic design community with development efforts.
AIGA Detroit
Award for Excellence
April 2009 • Southeast, Michigan
Ann Arbor Urban Forest banner was jury-selected for inclusion in the 2009 Design Review catalog and gallery.
AIGA College for Creative Studies Group
Vice President (2006–2007)
September 2005–May 2007 • Detroit, Michigan
Duties included organizing and leading student meetings, fund raising and organizing student trips.
Practicum Course
Group Leader
January 2007–May 2007 • College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan
Selected to participate in an accelerated course working with Bayer MaterialScience to enhance current communications. Responsibilities included researching client’s current brand and target audience through focus group meetings in addition to functioning as project leader, which entailed organizing assets, research and delegating tasks.
Wout and Somi Workshop
Participant
November 2005 • College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan
Selected to participate in one week long workshop at CCS with visiting designers Wout De Vringer and Somi Kim.