Graphic Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
DECEMBER 2017 - CURRENT
Freelance Graphic Designer, Waldwick, NJ
Develop engaging and innovative digital and print design for clients. Highly adept at visual strategy, layout development, and branding. Carefully work with considered imagery and text to design comprehensive projects.
JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, North Bergen, NJ — Technology Education Leave Replacement Teacher
Encouraged creative problem solving for 800 students. Prepared and delivered technology-focused lessons. Reinforced classroom procedures and recorded students’ progress and development.
JANUARY 2016 - DECEMBER 2016
Red Bull Energy North America, Inc., Manalapan, NJ — Wings Team Marketing Member
Sampled 4,000 cans to festival goers at Mysteryland USA in an effort to drive Red Bull sales all weekend. Became a product expert and educated consumers about the brand. Designed marketing strategies and weekly sales support missions.
INTERNSHIP
MAY 2017 - OCTOBER 2017
Benjamin Moore & Co. HQ, Montvale, NJ — Experiential Events Intern
Provided assistance at ASID NY Metro’s annual summer social with the attendance of 200 architects and designers. Built awareness about product innovation and technology. Increased my comfort level and confidence in talking about color.
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2014 - JUNE 2017
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ — BA, Communication Arts Major, Visual Design Concentration
Engaged analytically and creatively with the social, cultural, and aesthetic issues of media.
JANUARY 2017 - MAY 2017
University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI — National Student Exchange
Immersed myself in the unique culture and environment of Hawai‘i through coursework and service activities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Google Suite Calendar, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Slides
Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word
COURSES
Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Digital Photography, Creative Writing, Drawing, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Typography, Visual Identity Design, Web Design
HONORS
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society Inductee and Event Coordinator
Magna Cum Laude Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0
Dean’s List 6 Semesters
VOLUNTEER
JULY 2017
CITYarts, Brooklyn, NY — Gave back locally through the creation of public art to empower youth.
MARCH 2017
Break Thru Adventures, Kauai, HI — Served local communities by preserving and protecting native plant species.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DECEMBER 2017 - CURRENT
Freelance Graphic Designer, Waldwick, NJ
Develop engaging and innovative digital and print design for clients. Highly adept at visual strategy, layout development, and branding. Carefully work with considered imagery and text to design comprehensive projects.
JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, North Bergen, NJ — Technology Education Leave Replacement Teacher
Encouraged creative problem solving for 800 students. Prepared and delivered technology-focused lessons. Reinforced classroom procedures and recorded students’ progress and development.
JANUARY 2016 - DECEMBER 2016
Red Bull Energy North America, Inc., Manalapan, NJ — Wings Team Marketing Member
Sampled 4,000 cans to festival goers at Mysteryland USA in an effort to drive Red Bull sales all weekend. Became a product expert and educated consumers about the brand. Designed marketing strategies and weekly sales support missions.
INTERNSHIP
MAY 2017 - OCTOBER 2017
Benjamin Moore & Co. HQ, Montvale, NJ — Experiential Events Intern
Provided assistance at ASID NY Metro’s annual summer social with the attendance of 200 architects and designers. Built awareness about product innovation and technology. Increased my comfort level and confidence in talking about color.
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2014 - JUNE 2017
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ — BA, Communication Arts Major, Visual Design Concentration
Engaged analytically and creatively with the social, cultural, and aesthetic issues of media.
JANUARY 2017 - MAY 2017
University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI — National Student Exchange
Immersed myself in the unique culture and environment of Hawai‘i through coursework and service activities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Google Suite Calendar, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Slides
Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word
COURSES
Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Digital Photography, Creative Writing, Drawing, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Typography, Visual Identity Design, Web Design
HONORS
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society Inductee and Event Coordinator
Magna Cum Laude Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0
Dean’s List 6 Semesters
VOLUNTEER
JULY 2017
CITYarts, Brooklyn, NY — Gave back locally through the creation of public art to empower youth.
MARCH 2017
Break Thru Adventures, Kauai, HI — Served local communities by preserving and protecting native plant species.