E X P E R I E N C EArtist & Entrepreneur
Self-Employed APR. 2020 – PRESENT Founder of an online shop featuring my watercolor and mixed media paintings. Created annual collections of artworks and developed commissioned pieces for a number of collectors. Manage customer relations; community outreach; production and shipping research, products, and timelines; email newsletter; website and online shop; and social media. My work can be found in private collections in the US, UK, and Europe. Freelance Designer Self-Employed APR. 2007 – PRESENT Designed projects for various partners in industries ranging from established law firms in London to start-ups in Chicago. In charge of the business side of contracts, invoicing, and proposals. Principal designer throughout the design process from the first cup of coffee to the launch of the product. Carer My Family NOV. 2016 – PRESENT In charge of carrying two female humans to term while ensuring my own physical, mental and emotional well-being. Following birth, my duties shifted to meal planning for various stages of ability, as well as wardrobe creation and maintenance. Routinely cleansed bodies, garments and accessories of all bodily functions not caught by highly researched safeguarding measures. Lead teacher for age-appropriate movements, play, self-care, and education/schooling. Head of research and procurement of hazard-, chemical-, plastic-free and/or organic household inventory. Social director for differing levels of experience, providing reservations/appointments, extracurricular time tables, transportation. Promoted to international relocation manager for three international moves in four years. Ensured sustenance and activities, as well as temporary and permanent home bases with each new location. Managed the household on a one-income budget to ensure we live well, live happy, and live fully. To date, this has been the hardest and most rewarding position I’ve held. All duties were performed in fast-paced or painfully slow and often high-stress and low-sleep environments. Various aspects may have been omitted or forgotten by the intense love experienced during my years in this position. Adjunct Professor American University AUG. 2014 – DEC. 2014 Taught an introductory visual communications course (GDES 200). Managed lesson plans for two classes per week, project and course grading for 17 students, correspondence, and related readings. The goals of understanding, discussing, recognizing, and creating visual communications in a variety of guided settings were met by a majority of the class. Senior Graphic & Web Designer Project Design Company JUN. 2012 – NOV. 2016 Provided clarity to complex information with a distinguished process of research, strategy, and problem-solving. My most successful projects involved full-scale, in-depth strategic branding projects, specifically those with interactive or experience aspects. Active team member during collaborations, client meetings, and community functions. Continued after relocation to the UK as a part-time designer in Jun. 2015 and contract designer in May 2021. Senior Graphic Designer NDG Communications SEP. 2011 – JUN. 2012 Created a range of print and digital deliverables in an agency setting. Mentee to creative directors and mentored junior designers. Worked with an internal billing system and responsible for digital filing and production flow. Performed weekly research to familiarize team with emerging trends. Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist Passport International, Ltd. JUN. 2007 – JUL. 2010 As an in-house designer, I created original illustrations for screenprinted apparel and corporate web-stores for uniform fulfillment. Involved in re-branding the company and lead designer in implementing the new brand. |
E D U C A T I O NSEP. 2020 – JUN. 2007
Ohio University, Athens BFA Graphic Design R E L A T E D E X P E R I E N C E2015
Seminar Leader for Presentation Design Hills Road Sixth Form; Cambridge, UK 2006 – 2007 Graphic Designer Ohio U. Study Abroad Program; Athens, OH 2006 Design Apprenticeship Hotel Amerika literary magazine; Athens, OH 2005 – 2007 Tutor & Lab Assistant Ohio U. Library; Athens, OH E X H I B I T I O N S , A F F I L I A T I O N S
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