Resume

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Overview

High-performing graphic designer with 8+ years of experience delivering high-impact work across various industries. I'm confident in my ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and leverage skills in creativity, problem-solving, and organization to support team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to ensure continuous improvement both in myself and my work.

Industries

Media, Print & Packaging, Real Estate, Events, Hospitality, & Music.

Professional Skills

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Express, Acrobat, Dimension, Muse, Premiere, & Audition.
Socials: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Pinterest.

Experience

Internet Media Professionals
Rochester, NY

Graphic Designer, June 2023-Present | Creative Director, January 2026-Present

Clients: Mark’s Pizzeria, Sycamore
Responsible for the organization, design, and implementation of all marketing and promotional materials.
Handled graphics, photography, videography, and audiography for all designs (printed and web).
Self-taught in Adobe Premiere and Audition to elevate the media presence.
Played a key role in the success of social media marketing, getting both accounts to over 10k monthly views within my first year.
Started Sycamore’s social media presence, which grew to over 26.5k monthly views in 2025.

Freelance Graphic Designer | September 2017 - December 2025

Established and managed a freelance graphic design business while working with multiple clients at one time.
Content creation, photography, videography, and account management to build personal brand awareness and gain leads for prospective clients. Maintaining 10k views monthly from June 2024 to December 2025.
Worked with creative agencies in the music, media, real estate, events, and print industries.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and other designers.
Organize and maintain all work for each client.
Sole illustrator and layout designer for a published poetry book (Everyday Epiphanies by Courtney Marie) and for a published children's book (Lovey Dovey Doo by Allison Verstrate).
Various merchandise and clothing brand designs made it to the "top-sellers" section of the respective sites.

I chose to pause freelancing at the start of 2026. Although I was proud to be reaching my goals, the work-life balance started taking a hit. With a wedding to start planning (& designing!) and a full-time gig that I love, I decided it was time for SG Graphic Design to take a break. I've been a part of some incredible projects and am truly honored to have such amazing experiences!

Flower City Printing
Rochester, NY

Graphic Design Assistant | April 2018 - October 2019

Collaborated with the Marketing Department, offering continuous improvements and carrying out designs.
Added value through accurately performing preflight checks, quality checks, and prepress checks, preparing the art for final print production.
Collaborated with internal and external partners to implement package designs for Corelle Brands, Hanes, IMS Walgreens, Miller Zell, HP, Nintendo, etc.
Assisted to manage and produce product photography and editing for package design and point-of-sale designs.
Played a key role in the success of the company's rebranding strategy and was responsible for multiple marketing tasks.

Testimonials

Education

The State University of New York at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

BFA: Graphic Design and New Media | Fall 2013 – Spring 2017

Double minor: Fine Art & Geology.
Member of the women’s varsity lacrosse team for two years.
Worked as a teacher’s assistant and tutor in geology.
Spent the winter 2016 semester abroad in Ireland for international knowledge and travel experience.
Worked two semesters as the graphic design intern for the athletic and art departments where several of my projects were created for distribution throughout the campus and surrounding community.

Soft Skills Worth Mentioning

Strengths: High Work Ethic, Reliable, Loyal, Creative, Problem Solver, Empath, Time Management, & Organization.

Weaknesses: OCD, Anxiety, Initial Confidence within a Team, Prefers to Work from Home.

About Me

Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing (Mostly Charcoal and Pencil), Hiking, Documentaries (& who doesn't love a good reality TV binge now and then),

About Me: Based in Rochester, New York, with my fiancée and our dog. I'm more comfortable in small settings or with a good book, but get me on the dance floor at a wedding, and you won't recognize me. I've had the opportunity to design some really amazing projects with incredible people, and sometimes I forget how proud I am of myself.