EDUCATION
University of Arizona, School of Art | 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design
Summa Cum Laude
Tucson, Arizona
Santa Reparata International School of Art | Fall 2017
Florence, Italy
Penland School of Crafts | Summer 2017
Penland, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
GHP
Graphic Artist | Sep. 2020–Present
Managing the creation of rebranded collateral, marketing
materials and proposals under tight deadlines
Music City Center
Communications/Graphics Coordinator | Apr. 2019–Sep. 2020
Design print and digital materials, develop social media campaigns and photograph the variety of events hosted by the Music City Center
MASS MoCA
Graphic Design Intern | Sep. 2018–Dec. 2018
Assisted in day-to-day tasks of the museum’s in-house design studio, working directly with the senior and junior graphic designers
Southwoods
Arts Program Director | Jun. 2018–Aug. 2018
Directed the team of art teachers through daily activities and lesson
plans, while leading the ceramics courses
Center for Creative Photography
Graphic Designer | Jan. 2017–May 2018
Designed print and digital materials to promote the Center and their collection of American photographic fine art and archives
University of Arizona Museum of Art
Marketing & Design Intern | May 2016–May 2018
Developed promotional materials for exhibiting artists and museum events to engage audiences
University of Arizona Books Arts & Letterpress Lab
Studio Monitor | Jan. 2018–May 2018
Assisted new printers through projects and helped maintain the
materials and equipment in the studio
University of Arizona Marketing & Brand Management
Student Visual Designer | Jun. 2016–Jul. 2017
Articulated the University brand through consistent designs of logo
suites, brochures and advertisements
"Vast Vicinities" Art Exhibition, Gallery Management
Curator, Marketer, Event Planner, Designer | Apr. 2017
Organized a local gallery exhibition and opening showcasing works
from various emerging artists
University of Arizona Student Union Gallery
Gallery Assistant | Aug. 2016–Dec. 2016
Handled artworks, adjusted lighting, assembled exhibitions and
assisted visitors
Salpointe Catholic High School
Art Assistant | Aug. 2015–May 2016
Prepared classrooms with prepped materials and organized
art exhibitions
The Garden Kitchen
Photography Intern | Jan. 2015–Aug. 2015
Captured the spirit and experience of organization by documenting classes, food, and special events
EXHIBITIONS
2018
BFA Art Exhibition
Lionel Rombach Gallery
Lorem Ipsum Senior Capstone Show
Boathouse Gallery
UA Broadside Contest
School of Art, Book Art and Letterpress Lab
2017
Penland Summer Auction Show
Penland School of Crafts
2016
"Best in Show" in Illustration + Design
Awards Exhibition
Lionel Rombach Gallery
Centennial Youth Art Show
Saguaro National Park
2015
"Best Beginning Design" in Illustration
+ Design Awards Exhibition
Lionel Rombach Gallery
AWARDS & HONORS
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College of Fine Arts
Academic Distinction
(2014–2018) -
Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award
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Paul Hayden and Ginger S. Duensing
Full Scholarship to Penland -
Samuel Latta Kingan Scholarship in
Illustration + Design -
Sandy Truett Memorial Scholarship
-
Albert M Haldeman Illustration
+ Design Scholarship -
University of Arizona Travel
Merit Grant
SKILLS
Software
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Experience Design
Microsoft Office
Visual Arts
Design
Illustration
Photography
Letterpress
Silk Screen Printing
Wall Vinyl