Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts, Digital Arts

Minor, Computer Science

University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC

Work Experience:

Freelance Graphic Designer, January 2021 – Present

• Worked with a variety of clients to create unique designs for multiple business goals reaching a circulation of over 100,000 people.
• Created material that ranged from marketing promotions to custom business logos in both print and digital media.
• Implored the use of industry standard software to complete sleek and skilled designs.

Certified Pharmacy Technician, April 2020 – Present

Harris Teeter Pharmacy, Charlotte, NC

• Provided front line customer service to patients with questions and concerns.
• Properly ensured the completion and privacy of patient medical profiles including prescriptions, insurance billing, and health conditions.
• Designed custom promotional posters and flyers to advertise current pharmacy services and promotions that led to a direct overall script increase of 11.5% and sales increase of 28%.

Layout Editor, January 2022 – May 2022

Palaver Journal, Wilmington, NC

• Led development and creation of the entire 2022 layout showing 23,000 total circulations of Palaver Journal
• Utilized InDesign software to assemble text, photographs, and other content in an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-read arrangement.
• Designed a brand-new logo for the journal using Illustrator and other Adobe software to drive engagement.

Skills

• Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Proficient in Python, Java, and C++ coding language
• Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign, Animate, and Aftereffects
• Canva
• HTML and CSS web design 
• Maya 3D animation software
• Pre-press production
• Copyediting 
• Book building
• UX/UI design