Education
Boston University
Expected May 2023
School of Visual Arts
Degree: MFA Graphic Design
GPA: 4.0
University of Colorado-Boulder
May 2021 (with Distinction)
College of Media, Communication, and Information
Degree: BS Strategic Communication (Emphasis Media Design)
Minors: Media Production & Creative Technology Design
GPA: 3.73
Honors: CMCI Dean's List Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Experience
Graduate Assistant: Graphic Design, Boston University School of Visual Arts, Boston, MA
September 2022-Present
Designed promotional materials for Boston University School of Visual Arts programs such as flyers, posters, brochures, and handouts.
Assisted office staff.
Worked at front desk in Visual Arts Library and assisted students in finding research materials.
Camp Counselor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Camp Fernwood, Poland, ME
Summers 2018, 2021, 2022
Swim Instructor teaching Red Cross levels 3-6 for campers ages 7-15.
Lead swim department while department head was absent due to medical concerns.
Red Cross waterfront lifeguard.
Bunk Counselor for campers ages 9-12.
Graphic Design Intern, StartSomeGood, Remote/Brisbane
Summer 2020
Created handbooks and proposal templates for a variety of online events and educational programs.
Created digital assets such as social media templates and website banners.
Gained remote/virtual work experience and experience working over a 15 hour time difference.
Workshops & Events
Boston Art Book Fair, Boston, MA
Volunteered at Boston University table.
Sold Risograph prints.
Amsterdam Workshop, Boston University Graphic Design, Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 2021
Visited design studios throughout Amsterdam.
Gained insight into the world of professional graphic design.
Began developing thesis ideology.
Skills
Programs
Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, XD, Portfolio, Spark, Audition, Lightroom, After Effects
Google Drive: Slides, Docs, Sheets, Forms
RoboFont
Procreate
Microsoft PowerPoint & Word
Technical Skills
Graphic Design
Editorial Design
Typeface Design
Bookmaking
Risograph Printing
Surface Pattern Design
Illustration
Photography
Video Editing
Soft Skills
Creativity
Diligence & Work Ethic
Information Organization & Research
Teamwork & Individual Work
Focus
Ambition
Enthusiasm
Integrity