Experience

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  Boise State University

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

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  NOLS

  • Field Instructor

    • May 2021 - Present

    Lead 30-day immersive backpacking and learning experiences for an outdoor leadership school based in Lander, Wyoming. Recent Course(s) include a 30-Day Alaskan Backpacking Expedition for 16-17 year-olds (15 students)

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  Eryn Pierce Design

  • Design and Brand Strategist

    • Feb 2014 - Present

    Works with brands that strive to make a positive impact on people and the planet.• Logo creation• Website design and UX consulting• Brand strategy• Art/creative direction• Brochure, poster, book, and digital ad design

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  VYNYL

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Senior UX Designer

    • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    User Experience (UX) · Visual Design · Customer Experience (CX) Design

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  Southern Energy Management

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2019 - Jul 2022
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Southern Energy Management (SEM), a mission-driven B-Corp and leader in renewable energy. Their mission is to improve the way people make and use energy. • Developed design concepts that amplified the brand experience across print and digital touchpoints• Retouched and manipulated images and refined content for customer clarity• Applied UX strategies to improve work systems and cross-team collaboration.

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  North Carolina State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Group Fitness Instructor

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

    • Planned and taught moderate to advanced TRX Suspension Training courses• Coached F45 fitness classes• Instructed over 100+ Tabata classes

  • Challenge Course Facilitator

    • Jan 2020 - May 2021

    • Facilitated low course, high course, and mobile teambuilding programs• Guided teams through icebreaker activities, problem-solving initiatives, and low course elements• Built student self-confidence through motivational and technical support

  • Assistant Trip Leader

    • Jan 2020 - May 2021

    • Led Outdoor Adventures trips, workshops, and clinics• Prepared equipment for trips• Shared knowledge around outdoor ethics and reviewed emergency action plans• Taught technical skills, group dynamics, self-awareness, team development activities, and risk management

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2019 - May 2021

    • Prepared for and oversaw classroom teams• Facilitated critiques and documented studio activity• Created technical demos and would troubleshoot student issues• Managed administrator duties (email, grading, attendance, setup, lectures) GD301 | Studio with Professor Bailey | Investigations of Branding, Interaction, and Service Design in Response to Problems of Complex Systems and Contexts – Juniors/Seniors (Fall 2019)GD400 | Advanced Graphic Design Studio with Denise Gonzales Crisp – Juniors/Seniors | Crafting Graphic Identity Systems (Spring 2020)GD417 | Information and Publishing Design Systems with Rachael Paine – Juniors/Seniors/Graduate Students (Fall 2020)GD210 | Image and Tech Tinkering with Denise Gonzales Crisp – Freshman (Spring 2021)

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  Parks and Recreation

  • Lander, Wyoming

  • Camp Instructor for Wacky Fish Camp & LEAF Art Camp

    • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Lander, Wyoming

    • Established safe and fun learning environments• Engaged children in conversation/play and redirected disruptive behavior• Taught and planned classes

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  NOLS

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Art Director

    • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

    • Strategized new creative processes, improving communication and project capacity• Outlined, created, and art-directed branding systems across print, video, and web• Supervised video producers, graphic designers, and UI designers• Created fulfilling and supportive working environments• Oversaw the implementation of UX procedures and personas

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

    • Conducted design workshops, promoting collaboration and creativity• Implemented the NOLS's rebranding effort, bringing consistency across 100+ marketing pieces • Developed 24+ customer personas, improving the effectiveness of design solutions• Supervised design team and managed new and reoccurring projects for 10+ clients

  • Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

    • Designed Catalogs and The Leader magazine three times a year, reaching over 70,000+ readers• Led print and digital campaigns for NOLS Expeditions• Revisioned the interior design of NOLS headquarters, engaging visitors and employees in the space • User-tested and iterated upon NOLS application page prototypes, improving overall UX

  • Graphic Design Intern

    • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

    • Assisted in layout and production of printed materials like The Leader magazine• Created icons for the NOLS Expeditions Catalog• Conducted administrative duties• Designed original t-shirts and merchandise

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  Lander Art Center

  • Lander, Wyoming

  • Design & Fine Arts Instructor

    • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Lander, Wyoming

    • Designed curriculum and lesson plans for children and adult level courses• Taught clay, design 101, and painting classes

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  360 Live Media, Inc.

  • Washington, DC

  • Graphic Design Intern

    • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Washington, DC

    • Built engaging brands for clients• Created layouts for client-facing reports and deliverables• Designed infographics and visuals for presentation decks

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  Future Partners

  • Greensboro, Alabama

  • Project M Participant

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Greensboro, Alabama

    • Collaborated with a community in Greensboro, Alabama resulting in a community-driven marketing campaign supporting a local bicycle startup • Worked within a small team of passionate creatives to experiment with different design methodologies to come up with smart, out-of-the-box design solutions to help people in economic need

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  Bowling Green State University

  • Resident Advisor

    • Aug 2010 - May 2013

    • Developed and led floor/hall activities, establishing communities for 50+ residents• Trained in crisis response and suicide intervention • Performed administrative tasks• Trained and advised new Resident Advisors

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  Hearst Magazines

  • 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019

  • Good Housekeeping Graphic Design Intern

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019

    • Brainstormed dynamic visual components for the Good Housekeeping Magazine• Collaborated with the editorial and photo staff to produce cohesive and engaging layouts• Edited and developed layouts from concept to finished page • Assisted with in-house style/prop photoshoots

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  The Ohio State University

  • Song Bird Field Technician

    • May 2010 - Aug 2010

    • Oversaw nest searching and monitoring of cardinals in city parks• Created spot maps/predator surveys• Coordinated with team members to re-sight cardinals, band unidentified cardinals, and maintain nest vegetation