My Approach
I’m a graphic designer and web developer with experience building and shipping websites for businesses nationwide.
I’m actively deepening my technical foundation through hands-on work with development workflows, version control, and command-line tools, with the goal of understanding and improving how systems function end to end.
I’m looking for a role where I can take responsibility for operational workflows and continue progressing toward more technically rigorous systems work.
Mission
#1. Radical Transparency
Open tools, legible systems, no black boxes—in design and in everything else.
#2. End-to-End Function
Aesthetics without operational understanding is decoration. I care about how things work, not just how they look.
#3. Improve Through Iteration
Treat every project as a live experiment, learning rapidly and improving relentlessly.
Career
Assistant Manager
The UPS Store
- Managed daily operations and growth of the print and graphic design department.
- Introduced file naming conventions and organizational standards that streamlined production workflow and reduced turnaround errors.
- Coordinated communication between print staff and design team to ensure accurate, on-spec production.
- Maintained consistency of in-store signage and all visual materials.
- Managed print production operations for a high-volume retail print franchise, overseeing quality, accuracy, and consistency across large-format and specialty print materials.
- Provided hands-on troubleshooting for computers, printers, and digital displays.
Frontend Web Developer
Simple.Biz
- Served as sole designer for a national web and digital marketing agency, interpreting creative briefs and delivering sophisticated brand identities, visual systems, and marketing collateral for hundreds of clients across diverse B2B and D2C industries.
- Designed and shipped complete client websites across WordPress, Wix, Duda, and Squarespace, maintaining elevated brand standards and visual consistency across every touchpoint; portfolio documents 39 live client sites.
- Developed cohesive visual systems: color palettes, type hierarchies, and component libraries, ensuring rigorous brand accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
- Built responsive, accessible digital experiences adhering to WCAG standards, testing designs against real-world performance and cross-platform requirements.
- Managed end-to-end creative production independently: brief interpretation, concepting, design, development, QA, and client handoff, consistently delivering high-quality work under deadline pressure across multiple concurrent projects.
Visual Communications & IT Assistant
Elmhurst University
- Created graphics for campus events, digital signage, and online platforms.
- Maintained organized digital archives for graphics, media, and documentation.
- Supported technical setup for presentations, AV equipment, and campus events.
- Assisted with website content updates and CMS-based maintenance.
Creative Design Intern
Starz Puzzles
- Assisted in die-line editing, packaging layout, and trend research for puzzle products.
- Supported the team in brainstorming creative themes and refining designs based on customer feedback.
Education
Elmhurst University
Communication Studies
& Graphic Design
Editorial Cartoonist and Graphic Artist for The Leader.
College of DuPage
General Studies
Member of the Art Club.
Skillset
A list of my technical skills.
Design: Typography, Layout Systems, Brand Identity, Illustration, Iconography, Accessibility
Web Development: HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, Python, Flask, REST APIs, SQLite, Git, Responsive Design, Website Deployment & Maintenance
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Midjourney, Audio/Video Editing (CapCut, WeVideo)
CMS Platforms: WordPress, Wix, Duda, Squarespace, Vizergy
Contact
If you're looking for a dedicated professional who values clarity, reliability, and creativity, I'm here to help! Let’s connect and bring your ideas to life!
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