PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Wireframing & Prototyping       User Research & Testing       Information Architecture Interaction Design                   Responsive Design              Design Systems
Accessibility Standards             Visual & Graphic Design     Typography & Layout   Branding & Identity                  Storytelling                        Visual Communication   Project Management                Problem-Solving                  Critical Thinking

 

 

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Basic HTML & CSS, Magento & Magento 2

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RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS

Springboard | Springboard.com

UX/UI Designer

11/2020 – 01/2022

Completed a UX/UI certification program focused on human-centered design, applying research, wireframing, prototyping, and interface design to develop three large-scale projects.
• Designed a streamlined subscription management app, implementing user research, wireframing, and prototyping to help users track expenses, customize subscriptions, and receive automated notifications.
• Developed an interactive urban composting guide, leveraging information architecture and usability testing to simplify the learning process for users with varying experience levels.
• Created a dynamic book recommendation platform, integrating personalized filtering and UX best practices to help parents quickly find age-appropriate books based on customizable criteria.

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Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI

Web Design and Development HTML and CSS

01/2013– 05/2013

Completed a Web Design and Development course focused on W3C standards, web design principles, and front-end development, including planning, wireframing, and coding responsive websites using HTML and CSS.

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EXPERIENCE​

Bourne Group | Mount Pleasant, SC

Senior Graphic Designer, UX/UI Designer

06/2021 – 10/2024

Senior Graphic Designer and Junior UX/UI Designer responsible for signage and wayfinding design, optimizing production workflows, contributing to UX/UI initiatives, and enhancing brand storytelling across digital and print media.

• Improved production efficiency and accuracy by implementing a quality control system that reduced signage errors by 70%, minimizing material waste and rework.
• Designed 2D environmental graphics for Carnival Cruise Lines’ Youth Area in collaboration with NASA, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
• Established standardized pre-production file setup procedures, ensuring 2D and 3D signs were built correctly with specified materials, reducing production errors.
• Created proposals to pitch signage refurbishment services for cruise ships, contributing to new business opportunities and revenue growth.
• Collaborated on UX/UI initiatives, assisting with website updates and content management to enhance accuracy, user experience, and functionality.
• Worked cross-functionally with production teams to streamline workflows and improve communication, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to client specifications.

• Organized and optimized the company’s online sign library, consolidating product information and transitioning content to a modernized website for improved usability and client accessibility.
• Designed shipboard signage, wayfinding maps, and marketing materials for the marine industry, enhancing passenger navigation and brand consistency.
• Directed corporate video production for the company’s website, strengthening brand storytelling and showcasing capabilities in location, production, and installation.
• Led the company’s presence at the annual Cruise Ship Interiors Expo (2021-2023), overseeing event logistics, branding, and booth setup to maximize industry exposure.

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TNG Worldwide | New Hudson, MI

Senior Graphic Designer

05/2010 – 02/2021 

Hired as a Senior Graphic Designer to develop brand identities, marketing materials, and packaging designs, lead creative direction for hospitality products, manage print production workflows, and collaborate with vendors and marketing teams to optimize design processes and enhance brand visibility across digital and retail platforms.

•  Developed and executed brand identities, marketing materials, and packaging designs, with select products sold in TJ Maxx, Amazon, and TNG Worldwide stores, ensuring strong retail presence and customer appeal.
•  Designed in-store communications, product catalogs, and event materials, driving sales by creating visually compelling and strategically aligned marketing assets.
•  Photographed, retouched, and restored product images for use in social media, catalogs, and websites, enhancing brand presentation and driving online and in-store sales.
•  Created high-performing digital advertising campaigns, including websites, banner ads, and email marketing (E-blasts), increasing online visibility and user engagement.

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Senior Graphic Designer - Hospitality Design Lead

09/2012 – 02/2021  

•  Led creative direction for custom hospitality products and packaging, transforming client brand identities into premium, market-ready physical assets.
•  Managed print production workflows, ensuring high-quality output, cost efficiency, and alignment with brand standards.
•  Collaborated cross-functionally with vendors and marketing teams to streamline design processes and improve production timelines.

 

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Ambassador Magazine | Birmingham, MI

Senior Graphic Designer

07/2008 – 05/2010  

Hired by Ambassador to design magazine layouts, marketing materials, and event collateral for high-profile clients while managing graphics interns and developing branding materials for major organizations and political campaigns.

•  Designed magazine layouts, marketing materials, and event collateral for high-profile clients, ensuring visually compelling and editorially consistent content.
•  Managed and mentored graphics interns, overseeing training and post-production workflows to maintain brand integrity.
•  Developed branding materials for The Beale Group, The Detroiter, Ignition Media Group, and political campaigns, increasing brand recognition and engagement.

 

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Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI

Senior Graphic Designer, Media Resources

10/2006 – 07/2008 

Hired by Henry Ford Health System to design healthcare branding and patient communication materials, manage end-to-end design projects, and create marketing assets to support hospital initiatives, community outreach, and healthcare services.

•  Developed healthcare branding and patient communication materials, enhancing accessibility and improving information clarity for diverse patient populations.
•  Managed end-to-end design projects, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality production and seamless delivery of marketing assets.
•  Designed brochures, posters, and digital content to support hospital-wide initiatives and community outreach, increasing patient engagement and awareness.

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EDUCATION

College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Communication Design

 

Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI

Associate of Arts – Graphic Design​