Masters Candidate

• Jan 2020 - Present

Lesley’s specific & dynamic program of community arts work has offered the experiential tools to explore my desire to work with communities of people where collaboration meets art & design to encourage the belief that art heals: • Analyzed a community center for arts education and its success as a collaborative learning environment building community equity. Identified strengths, intentions, and execution plans. Proposed opportunities & pivots to improve social community cohesion outcomes to stakeholders. • Created a process-based workbook to promote mindfulness and lifelong learning for adults through daily art practices utilizing growth mindset. • Developed a proposal to entice and re-introduce adult learners about multi-modal arts. Presented curriculum, budgeting, fundraising, and grant proposal and plan for community engagement • Facilitated a compassion-based art-zine workshop for teenage autistic girls designed to explore a safe, social experience through art expression while fulfilling a mission of accessibility and inclusion.

Freelance Designer

• 2001 - Present

Collaborated with numerous clients independently to develop original solutions with high visual impact + Designed original logos, academic websites, flyers and pamphlets, branding, corporate identity business collateral; provided continued service over time to meet client vision + Modified pre-existing designs to more accurately reflect desired branding to include sourcing, compositing, and retouching images for print and web + Produced detailed visuals and proofs for clients to ensure concepts were meeting requirements, deadlines, and budgets

Creative Programs Intern

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

Content Marketing Contractor

• 2014 - 2016

+ Cultivated themed content to attract readers and wrote topical blogs as well as savvy reviews of products + Authored several pieces picked up by national markets +Drove website traffic visibility through creation of social media strategy and tactics + Developed SEO viral optimized content for websites: ghost writings, site copy, & promotional messaging + Cultivated themed content to attract readers and wrote topical blogs as well as savvy reviews of products + Authored several pieces picked up by national markets +Drove website traffic visibility through creation of social media strategy and tactics + Developed SEO viral optimized content for websites: ghost writings, site copy, & promotional messaging

Creative Events Manager & Graphic Designer

• 2011 - 2013

Wrote business communications, developed community relations, and created graphic design aspects of special events as key member of executive committee for 4 annual fundraising events + Organized and led brainstorming sessions which fostered collaboration and significant creative output among committee + Designed striking campaign logo; iconic design used multiple years + Produced copy and artwork for event publications and auctions; dealt with ad sponsors, layout and design, proofing and coordination of printing + Initiated and maintained first rate relationship with print shop; approving proofs and assuring optimal quality/ value balance

Page and Junior

• 2008 - 2011

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization founded close to 125 years ago. Members honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities across the country and the world. Paging dates from the early days of the NSDAR when thirteen young women, one from each of the original states, were selected to act as pages during Continental Congress. Today, members between the ages of 18 and 40 are encouraged to serve the State and National Societies as Pages. It is the duty of all pages to be helpful and keep conferences running smoothly in every way possible. They are well versed in protocol, tact, and are noted for their friendliness, enthusiasm, and an inexhaustible supply of energy. Service, courtesy, and common sense are essential to performing their many and varied responsibilities. + 2010 Outstanding Junior + 2010 First Place, American Heritage Committee Contest - Self Designed Needlework

Founder/ Creative Director

• 2000 - 2011

Identified untapped market, developed and built successful design business from start-up; leading all phases of the creative process from conception through production; functioned as designer, art director, technical writer & copy editor, and production manager in execution of original designs Content Creation/ Marketing + Evaluated target markets; analyzed industry desires to effectively create product viability through advanced design techniques, product demonstrations, and strong word-of-mouth referrals + Constructed website to bring creativity & innovation to existing brand for the purpose of expanding customer base from local shops to online purchasing + Coordinated, negotiated & attended 3 major industry trade events; directly liaised with store owners developing sales leads; resulted in 150% ROI in sales growth year over year + Delivered live training to small group audiences, consistently achieving exceptional satisfaction and yielding 5-7% growth in new customer relationships Custom Publishing + Researched, wrote technical instructions, edited & proofed copy for business & marketing materials; to include brochures, fliers, educational chart-packs, booklets, newsletters, talking points, internal letters & memos, digital content + Analyzed print production costs and found most effective solution yielding a reduction of 62% Creative Project Management + Defined project scope, goal, & deliverables; nurtured the product life cycle to include quality control and management of all financial aspects of both restrictive budgeting & accounting; ensuring production schedule deadlines were met + Fostered trust and rapport with niche shop owners, contractors, distributors, and vendors establishing excellent customer relationships

Product Development Assistant

• 1999 - 2000

Supported marketing team efforts designed to achieve successful B2B customer relationship management + Redesigned professional internal & customer facing print materials used throughout company; improving professional image; readability & greater effectiveness across departments + Collected & maintained inventory of marketing project materials; compilation of media kits for trade shows and annual sales events + Provided graphic design support in the creation of tags/labels for apparel merchandise clients + Organized and prepared customized, client specific information packages

Internet Researcher and Website Producer

• 1998 - 1999