Creativity is at the core of my personal and professional pursuits. Throughout my life, art and writing have been consistent figures. From majoring in English (Writing) in university, to teaching elementary visual arts, to working in installation and marketing for a local nonprofit art center, the intersection of my passions and skills have held strong.

Though my creative process changes across disciplines, the foundational structure I’ve crafted often remains consistent.

Built from the Design Process framework, I follow a series of steps to guarantee an effective result.

1. Understand the Brief

2. Research

3. Brainstorm

4. Develop

5. Refine

6. Feedback

7. Approval

8. Production

9. Assessment

Gonzaga University - Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing)

Developed proficiency in crafting clear, engaging, and well-structured content across various genres and formats, including creative, academic, and professional writing. Analyzed texts, constructed persuasive arguments, conducted research, and synthesized information to present thoughtful and coherent ideas to a variety of audiences.

Shillington Education (AUS) - Graphic Design Certification

Acquired comprehensive knowledge in design principles, strategic branding, and design software through a rigorous 12-week accelerated program, resulting in the successful completion of unique design projects that showcased enhanced visual communication skills. Utilized creative problem-solving techniques to produce visually compelling and technically precise designs for various media, while understanding branding, user experience, and industry standards.

• Canva

• Figma

• InDesign

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• Procreate

• Constant Contact

• WordPress

• Squarespace

My experience with design spans student work built from in-depth briefs to professional work generated as the Community Outreach & Programs Manager at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

My student work, included above, explores UX/UI design, brand identity, website design, and social media curation.

My professional work involves maintaining a Wordpress website, creating social media content, developing flyers and marketing campaigns for over 60 events per year, designing and printing exhibition showcards, and submitting advertisements to print.