EDUCATION

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

Masters of Science in Human-Computer Interaction

Graduated Fall 2019

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Science with a concentration in Graphic Design

Minors in Interactive Media and Marketing

Graduated Spring 2015

Bradley University Dean List

Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014

Bradley University Honors Program

Skills

Prototyping

Wireframing

Visual Design

User Research

User Testing

Research Analysis

Branding

Advertising

Video Editing

HTML / CSS

Programs

Sketch

InVision

Axure

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Optimal Testing

Animate

Premiere

 

Experience

J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO., Chicago, IL

UX Design Contractor

October 2019 - Present

I work on design and research projects for a client facing, financial management platform. I’ve been involved in design initiatives for the website and for a new mobile application. This work includes wireframing, prototyping and visual design along with collaboration with technical teams and product owners. I have also been involved in multiple research initiatives including client interviews and focus groups, plus analysis leading to findings to share with our teams and stakeholders.

BRANDMUSCLE, Chicago, IL

Senior Graphic Designer

December 2017 - September 2019

Graphic Designer

August 2015 - November 2017

I worked on designing advertising pieces for national alcohol brands. My work included digital features, menus, flyers, posters and more. I got to use creativity along with typography and hierarchy to create pieces that fit both brand and legal guidelines. As a senior graphic designer, I continued with my design responsibilities, and also took on larger company projects and helped manage and communicate with clients and other designers.

 

DISTINCTIVE GOLD JEWELRY, Frankfort, IL

Freelance Graphic Designer

November 2015 - January 2019

I created designs for Distinctive Gold’s social media platforms as well as videos and advertisements when needed. I focused on creating eye-catching images to attract user’s attention and clicks.

 

LEGACY.COM, Evanston, IL

Digital Graphic Design Intern

June 2015 - August 2015

I worked on finding and editing images for articles, headers, and displays featured on the national website, which is a top ranking site that brings in millions of viewers daily. I was also involved in helping shoot, edit, and create videos for the company.

 

W. D. BOYCE COUNCIL, BSA, Peoria, IL

Graphic Design Intern

May 2014 - May 2015

I worked on creative designs for events, invitations, email blasts, billboards, programs, and advertisements. Work includes multiple newspaper advertisements in the Peoria Journal Star, advertisement in InterBusiness Issues, billboard advertisement, main design for Distinguished Citizen Award Event, and Honorable Mention from National Boy Scouts of America Marketing Awards 2015.SKILLS