Work Experience

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Special Assistant
Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center

January 2020 - Present

Special Assistant for the Dean’s Office performing administrative duties for Dean’s Cabinet and Student Services; Human Resources liaison for all departments.
- Manage the Dean’s schedule and perform administrative duties within the Dean’s office
- Coordinate hiring processes for all campus departments and manage current employee actions 

Events
- Plan annual events including May Commencement and fall scholarship banquets

Assist the Marketing Department as Graphic Designer for the Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center by creating digital and print marketing materials that adhere to Kent State University brand standards.
- Produce promotional print materials: information sheets and booklets, flyers, banners, building signage
- Design materials for print advertising: newspaper advertisements, local event programs, billboards
- Create digital marketing materials: web advertisements, social media graphics, internal e-screen images
- Photograph internal and community events, Commencement ceremonies, and headshot portraits
- Develop logos and promotional materials for internal student organizations
- Update Kent State Geauga website using Drupal software to reflect changes across all departments
- Design digital and print materials for local partners: Geauga Growth Partnership and Leadership Geauga

Freelance Graphic Designer
Lake and Trails Organization

January 2022 - Present

Design digital and print materials for a non-profit youth outdoor education organization.
- Design print flyers and digital social media assets advertising spring and fall youth camps
- Photograph camp participants and edit for website and social media use
 

Freelance Graphic Designer
Gar’s Gear

January - December 2021

Designed brand elements for a start-up fishing supply company.
- Designed company logo and branding materials                
- Developed product packaging and retail displays
- Coordinated photoshoots, photographed products and edited for website use
 

Adjunct Instructor - Basics of Apparel Construction
Kent State University School of Fashion

August  2022 - December 2023

Led students through constructing various garments using industry-standard techniques and equipment. Created sewing exercises, midterm and final exams and evaluated students on construction techniques, quality, and industry terminology.
 

Tailor / Front Counter Associate
Alterations Express

August  2018 - December 2019

Front counter liaison between the customer and the production staff, performed managerial duties, and responsible for production line organization, communication, and customer service.

 

Accessories Sales Associate
Nordstrom Rack

June 2017 - January 2018
Merchandized the Accessories Department sales floor to attract customers and provide a pleasurable shopping experience.

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Design Intern
Leanne Marshall

September 2016 - December 2016

Interned as a bridal and formalwear studio assistant during all stages of production, including
initial concept and mood boards, garment production, styling, and finished product presentation.

 

Ride Operator

Cedar Point

May 2015 - October 2015

 

Office Assistant Intern

Universal Disposal

June 2014 - August 2014

 

Dietary Aide

Ohman Family Living at Holly

December 2011 - May 2014
 

 

Volunteer Experience

 

Giggles ‘n Stitches 4-H Club Advisor
January 2020 -  Present

Lead Geauga County youth ages 5-18 in completing sewing and miscellaneous projects for judging, community service, and leadership opportunities.

 

Lake and Trails Organization Fall Camp Instructor

October 2010 - Present

Instruct youth ages 10 and up in primitive living history with a focus on outdoor safety. Plan and prepare materials for lessons, crafts, and games related to primitive living.​

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Education

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design with General Honors
Magna Cum Laude; 3.78 GPA
Kent State University

May 2018

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Kent State Fashion School NYC Studio, New York                                    

August 2016 - December 2016

 

Paris American Academy Summer Fashion Workshop, Paris, France                                   

July 2016

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Research

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BFA Honors Thesis

The Butterfly Effect:  Exploring the Behavior of Change through Transformable Clothing

Seven-piece eveningwear collection, print magazine, and written thesis created to showcase research.
Kent State University

April 2018

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Skills

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Digital Illustration
Hand Drawing
Painting
Photography
Video Editing
Print Design
Textile Design
Typography

 

Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere Pro

 

Microsoft Office:

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

 

Event Planning and Execution

Trend Research

Marketing Analytics 
Drupal Web Design
UX/UI Design
Canva Pro

 

Attention to Detail

Written and Verbal Communication

Self-Awareness