Experience

Principal Designer
Matador | May 2021–Present 

A wide array of responsibilities from packaging design, web design, photo editing, studio and lifestyle photography, video creation/direction/production, display and fixture graphics, content management, contractor management, and more.

Senior Designer
Brooklyn Boulders | Jan 2018–May 2021

I’ve brought my years of agency design experience to Brooklyn Boulders as an in-house designer, helping push their Marketing + Creative Team past the start-up stage. In addition to guiding and fully executing marketing and design projects, I: 

  • Produce all design needs to BKB’s 5 unique facilities, including: digital and print collateral, apparel and merchandise, signage, and in-facility brand materials. 

  • Build and maintain a new file structure system in order to keep the creative department as organized and efficient as possible. 

  • Manage and refine the Brooklyn Boulder brand including a full brand standards build-out and company brand knowledge base.

  • Support training of the Marketing Team and related stakeholders on design and the design process at Brooklyn Boulders. 

Senior Designer
Pivot Design | Mar 2014–Jul 2017

As a Senior Designer at Pivot, my role was dynamic and multifaceted. My nimble nature, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment allowed me to excel by delivering quality work on time—all while exceeding client expectations.

  • Developed complete brand programs from initial discovery to final brand execution.

  • Designed logos, print collateral, publications, and unique direct mail systems.

  • Produced and implemented experiential brand touchpoints for company events and national conferences.

  • Collaborated closely with web teams to develop and design fully responsive websites.

  • Designed and directed videos in close collaboration with motion graphics designers.

  • Lead brainstorming sessions and creative reviews.

  • Managed projects—including client communication and expectations, timelines, and vendor coordination.

Designer
Pagliuco Design Company | Nov 2010–Mar 2014

  • Lead concept development, design, and final execution on a broad spectrum of print and multi-media materials.

  • Directed and maintained vendor partnerships.

  • Closely managed a wide range of clients—from health care to non-profits—developing clear messaging and communication across diverse platforms.

Freelance Designer
Mosbrook Design | Oct 2010–Dec 2010

  • Provided conceptual development and design of various print collateral.

Designer
Northern Illinois University Student Recreation Center | Aug 2008–Aug 2010

  • Designer for the Promotions and Publications Division.

  • Successfully drew in new student members by concepting, developing, and executing all Recreation Center web elements, signage, print collateral, and apparel. 

Skills

Design Skills
Branding
Logos
Typography
Iconography
Infographics
Layout
Print design
Digital design
Social media design
Trade show/booth concepting and design
Color theory
Print production + processes

Soft Skills
Time management
Leading teams
Art direction
Organization
Writing
Strategic thinking
Communication
Attention to detail

Technical Skills
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Acrobat Pro
Hand lettering
Sketching
Photography
Photo Editing
Print Making
Shopify
Canva
Klaviyo
MailChimp
HubSpot
Constant Contact
Sketch
Wordpress
iContact
HTML

Education

BFA Visual Communication, Summa Cum Laude
Northern Illinois University | 2006–2010

NIU Study Abroad in Contemporary Design
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland | Spring 2009

NIU Study Abroad in Design and Architecture
Milan, Italy and Cairo, Egypt | Summer 2010

Awards

Graphis Silver Award: 2019 Poster Annual
NIRSA Creative Excellence Award: 2010
NIU Recreation Services Director Award: 2009