EDUCATION
CREATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
James Madison University
Major: Media Arts and Design
Concentration: Creative Advertising
2023-2027 | 3.82 GPA
Graphic Design Specialist | JMU Recreation Center (UREC) | March 2024- Present
- Create flyers, digital designs, logo marks intended to promote UREC.
- Work in team of 12 to provide marketing material in a timely manner and meet deadlines appropriately.
- Responsibility giving feedback to marketing assistants and leading team.
- Experience working through review process with supervisors and clients.
HARD SKILLS
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Photography and Photo Editing, Social Media Management, Figma, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Writing, Wordpress
Design and Photography Manager | JMU Club Ice Hockey | January 2024- Present
- Create digital marketing material and capture photographs to promote JMU Club Ice Hockey team to students and fans.
- 305.6% Instagram engagement increase to start 2025-26 season
- Travel with team and post content before/during/after games/practices
- Weekly assignments for graphics and timely delivery of photos.
SOFT SKILLS
Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Adaptability, Leadership, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Meeting Deadlines, Receiving and Implementing Feedback
Graphic Design Intern | Capitol Hoops Summer LeaguE | May 2025 - July 2025
- Created 5-10 graphics per week (7 weeks) for one of the largest high school boys basketball summer leagues in the nation.
- Responsible for daily score, standings, matchups, all-star announcements, and season champion graphics.
Graphic Design and Photography Intern | alexandria aces | May 2024 - august 2024
- Created visually appealing graphics for MLB sanctioned team with intention of garnering fan engagement and attendance.
- Responsible for gameday/score templates 5 times per week and standalone graphics (special events, players drafted, playoff appearance).
- Auxiliary photographer, shot and edited photos from 15 games.