Salesforce Site Builder

Mile High Dreamin’
Denver, Colorado
11/2023 – Present

Rebuild and upgrade the existing MHD Wix site as an Experience Builder site with improved UX, content, and functionality to better meet customers’ needs and business objectives.

Owner &
Chief Creative

Parcel 23 LLC
New Mexico/Colorado
01/2020 – Present

Digital & physical art under one roof!

• Graphic design and marketing services with a focus on social media campaigns aimed at bringing new and existing brands to life online.

• Creative strategy, planning, and execution for social media, print, and digital campaigns on a local and national level.

• Manage company marketing, budget, estimates, inventory, and contractors.

• Handmade sterling silver and precious stone/gem jewelry design, creation, and sales (parcel23design.com).

Freelance Graphic Designer

Tri-State G&T
Westminster, Colorado
04/2022 – 01/2023

Work with the in-house team to on various internal and external projects, including ads, brochures, infographics, web, conferences, car wraps, and more for Tri-State and their 45 cooperative members across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Take part in strategic project brainstorm sessions, interacting with members, and provide feedback on streamlining processes for more efficient content creation.

Graphic Designer I

The Creative Agency at Sallie Mae
Newton, MA
08/2012 – 12/2015

Work within The Creative Agency at Sallie Mae to produce marketing materials for both B2B & D2C using all media (print, web, email, video, and social media) while ensuring proper execution of brand guidelines on different product lines. Take part in all levels of campaign execution, including initial brainstorming, concept presentations & final file preparation.

Awards + recognition: Sallie Mae Honor Roll, 09/2012

Freelance Graphic Designer

The Creative Agency at Sallie Mae
Newton, MA
07/2012 – 08/2012

Assist the in-house team with various stages of projects in order to meet tight deadlines and meet client expectations.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Creative Circle
Boston, MA + New York, NY
10/2011 – 08/2012

As a freelance Designer working with Creative Circle I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of companies on both digital and print assignments, with contracts ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months. Responsibilities included working with internal creative teams on both daily work and larger campaigns, including creating social media posts, designing white papers, outfit guides, membership program assets, and final file prep for digital and print assets.

Clients include

• 89 Degrees

• Edelman

• Casual Male Retail Group

• Lesley University

• Upromise/Sallie Mae

Freelance Graphic Designer

Robin Zingone
Chester, CT
05/2011 – 09/2011

Create vector artwork based upon scans of an artist’s hand-drawn work to be sold through global licensing for four unique brands.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Ingenuity Design
Norwalk, CT
02/2011 – 04/2011

Assist head designer with the design of both print and web-based projects, including logos and websites, for local and national clients.

Graphic Design Intern

Alexander Isley, Inc
Norwalk, CT
01/2011 – 02/2011

Assist designers with the creation & execution of various print-based projects, including logos, cover art, textbook diagrams and patterns.

Graphic Designer

Design Center Studio
Storrs, CT
08/2009 – 05/2010

As a member of the student design studio at the University of Connecticut for two semesters I worked in small teams on award winning projects, including a book layout and a mail-friendly exhibition catalogue.

Cafe Staff

Real Art Ways
Hartford, CT
08/2009 – 01/2011

Perform ticket and concession sales while maintaining a clean and orderly cafe & lounge. Open and close art galleries and provide exhibit information to visitors. Sign up new members and explain the benefits membership to them.

Visual Arts Intern

Real Art Ways
Hartford, CT
05/2009 – 08/2009

Organize and enter all Open Call submissions into FileMaker Pro & a presentation to be given in front of a panel of judges. Performed work on other major visual arts projects as needed.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05/2010

Earned a BFA in Communication Design.

Activities + organizations: The Design Area, East Campus Residence Council, Alternative Spring Break, intramural co-ed soccer