EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer Self-Employed
2016 — present / Arlington, VA

  • Researches, designs, and develops a variety of print and digital collateral for local clients, including posters, social media graphics, holiday promotional material, and event materials

  • Supervises all aspects of a project from development through print production

  • Maintains excellent communication and time management skills

Junior Designer (intern) Dynamic Advertising Solutions
2016 / Arlington, VA

  • Designed a variety of print and digital collateral, including business cards, t-shirts, branding for local businesses, and social media posts

  • Assisted in brand development for various clients, such as the merchandise catalog for the Washington Capitals

Junior Designer (intern) Northern Virginia Community College
2015 — 2016 / Alexandria, VA

  • Designed and illustrated posters for on-campus events, musical performances, and student design shows

Loan Processor Prudential Mortgage Capital Company
2013 / Arlington, VA

  • Performed market surveys of comparable rental properties

  • Prepared utility and real estate tax summaries of properties

  • Performed administrative duties as needed

Receptionist CityStaff DC
2012 / Washington, DC

  • Welcomed guests and answered telephones

  • Prepared incoming and outgoing mail

  • Maintained kitchen and lounge area

Office Assistant Ruthi Postow Staffing
2012 / Washington, DC

  • Assisted in mass mailings

  • Operated electronic signature machine

  • Performed administrative duties as needed

Technical Assistant American Library Association
2005 — 2010 / Washington, DC

  • Managed inventory of office software and hardware

  • Performed monthly software maintenance of office computers

  • Coordinated recycling and installation of office computers

EDUCATION

BFA, Graphic Design
George Mason University
2026 

AAS, Communication Design
Northern Virginia Community College
2016

BA, Art History
George Mason University
2012

SKILLS
Mac iOS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Print Design
Branding & Identity
Color Theory
Illustration
Layout & Composition
Typography
Organization
Communication
Problem-Solving