Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • Professional Artist
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  Civilla

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Researcher + Designer

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Designing human-centered public systems in the public benefits sector. Working directly with government agencies to deliver long-term, systemic change and advocate for people participating with public services. Employing qualitative and quantitative methods to scope research, conduct interviews, ...

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  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Printmaker, Community Educator

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Designing an equity-centered approach to community printing. I am committed to removing socio-economic and bias barriers historically associated with print publication by providing accessible tools, materials, and information to people of marginalized communities. Enthusiastically sharing my pass...

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  Columbia Sportswear Company

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Global Brand Designer

    • Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

    Developing strategy and visual centers for Global Marketing Stories. Creating Global design directives and guidelines for execution. Managing production designers in take-down retail executions. Art directing lifestyle photoshoots for seasonal photography. Working fluidly with internal clients, project managers, and production teams to create artwork that successfully represents and elevates the brand’s identity.

  • Global Brand Designer

    • Oct 2015 - Jan 2019

    Designed print and digital marketing material for brand and retail. Worked closely with In-Store Marketing partners to develop retail directives for global design consistency. Created retail initiatives for global adoption, overseeing process from concept to art directing 3D renders in the final deliverable. Designed front-end mobile app, Take Ten.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

    Designing retail graphics, signage and POP, as well as implementing retail signage systems across the Columbia brand platform for both brand and wholesale stores. Taking on multiple projects and deadlines with skill, precision and a positive attitude. Working fluidly with art directors, other designers, print and design production.

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  HERENOW Creative Network

  • Portland, OR.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Portland, OR.

    Worked in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create dynamic print and retail design. Created in-store signage and display as well as internal communication kits and brand directives. Contributed strong typography, layout, and fresh ideas while upholding the values of an existing brand. Worke...

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  Lauretta Jean's

  • Portland, OR.

  • In-house Graphic Designer & Shop Manager

    • Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
    • Portland, OR.

    Designed visual collateral including menus, promotional material, website, and blog. Styled and photographed product for press and social media. Developed and maintained social media outlets. Managed multiple teams of employees while fulfilling managerial responsibilities of scheduling, event pla...

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  Tiny Spoon Screen Printing

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Studio Assistant

    • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Aid development of the company website; photograph and edit fineart for the web; work to increase business marketing; assist in studio productions.

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  be.Portland

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Social Media Intern

    • Jan 2012 - May 2012
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Cover various types of city events, photographing and writing critical reviews on each event; edit photographs for web; schedule and conduct interviews; transcribe dictations; assist with business development and marketing efforts; update Content Management System on daily basis.

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  Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

  • Detroit, MI

  • Gallery Volunteer

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Detroit, MI

    Provided exhibition materials & information; Gave informative tours of artwork in gallery. Worked to organize, promote, & work for community fundraisers, and workshops. Told museum visitors not to touch things.

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  MCD: Martin Cimek Design & Illustration

  • Chicago, IL

  • Graphic Design Intern

    • Jul 2008 - Aug 2010
    • Chicago, IL

    Worked in Photoshop, Illustrator, & Indesign to create the layout, typography, & color palettes for print material; Prepared projects for printing press; Utilized social networking websites to promote business; Archived fine artwork; Worked to manage business correspondence.

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  Jumpstart

  • Corps Member

    • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

    Worked with young children in urban schools tofurther develop cognitive & social skills; Created, organized, & taught arts and crafts projects which incorporated key learning skills for the children.