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