Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Portland State University
Portland, OR.
2011

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Portland Community College
Portland, OR.
2017

Certificate in Floral Design
Floral Design Institute
Portland, OR.
2013

Skills

Graphic Design:

  • Adobe Creative Suite CC: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

  • Original illustration and typography

  • Photography and photo editing

  • Layout design

  • Information graphics

  • Optimizing graphics and images for use in print and web

Graphic Production:

  • Process oriented, organized and highly analytical

  • Extreme attention to detail

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Handling multiple projects, with multiple vendors, in various stages of production

  • Layout creation using predetermined style guides, and adding designed elements when needed

  • Quality control on images, resizing, and retouching when necessary 

  • Making printed and digital deliverables for clients

  • Working through client comments in various formats

  • Following all production procedures on design files to get them production ready

  • Vendor communication

  • Analyzing digital proofs and samples for quality control

Web and Social Media:

  • Fundamental working knowledge of HTML and CSS

  • Facebook and Instagram posts to showcase projects and educate followers

Floral Design:

  • Custom arrangements, bouquets, and more for large events and individual customers

  • Customer service in shop setting and with clients for independent projects

  • Floral planning for events including budgeting, determining project scope, client’s needs, and setup logistics

  • Knowledge of a wide variety of flowers, plants, necessary care, and durability

Experience

Production Artist and Graphic Designer
Formations Inc. - Exhibit Design Firm
Portland, Oregon
January 2019 - December 2021

Independent Designer
Clients include: Friends of the Columbia Gorge; Netop Tech Inc; Underpass Publishing
Portland, OR.
2015 - 2019

Graphic Designer
Women’s International Leadership and Learning (WILL) - Nonprofit for women’s professional development
Portland, OR.
2014 - 2018

GIS Design Intern
Washington County Museum
Hillsboro, OR.
2017

Graphic Design Intern
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR.
2012

Floral Designer
Avalon Flowers; Zupan’s Markets
Portland, OR.
2013 - ongoing