motivated, passionate, and eager designer, driven to experiment and try new ideas. Adaptable in all sorts of ways, and excited to create.
skillset
design
craft
customer service
problem-solving
working in teams
learning software
education
BFA Visual Communication Design
Kent, Ohio | Kent State University | 2018—2022
Four year program, studying Visual Communication Design, gaining skills in design, animation, illustration, XD, and communication in the long road of graphic design.
Web Design & Application Development
Champion, Ohio | TCTC | 2016—2018
Two-year program capping off high school, studying Website Design and Application Development, with a background in design philosophy and software.
experience
Starbucks
Barista | North Olmsted, Ohio | 2022—2024
Working as a barista all over the floor of the store, prepping drinks for customers, assisting team members, and delivering superb customer service.
Glyphix Studio
Graphic Designer | Kent, Ohio | 2021
During a semester-long internship, Glyphix gave me the opportunity to work with a self-directed timeline along a self-directed design project to tie along a greater exhibit revolving around the concept of community (see portfolio piece 5 “citygazer”.)
Target
Barista | Streetsboro, Ohio | 2022—2023
Working both as a barista at a standalone Starbucks, and at a licensed Starbucks inside Target, I learned the balance of working two jobs, with an ever-changing schedule.
Mercury Plastics LLC.
Operator | Middlefield, Ohio | 2020—2022
Working at a plastics factory, I operated six different jobs, each working to hit strict deadlines, work in teams, and continually raise quality standards.
Walmart
Front End Supervisor | Kent, Ohio | 2017—2020
Between four different positions and two stores, doing tasks such as working service desk, supervision, and more, learning the importance of customer service and satisfaction.
Intralot
IT | Strongsville, Ohio | 2023
Working as a computer operator maintaining company servers, and assisting field technicians in repairing customer products.
Ripcho Studio
Photo/Design | Lakewood, Ohio | 2023-Present
Working as a photo editor and designer, my job at Ripcho allows me to utilize my Adobe skills in photo touchups, color correction, and yearbook design.