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Resume

Work
Experience

2018 - Present

Senior Graphic Designer at Workiva

  • Lead event and signage design for Amplify, Workiva’s largest global conference, driving consistent year-over-year growth.

  • Direct company-wide presentation design strategy, enabling 2,500+ employees to deliver brand-consistent presentations.

  • Execute major GTM campaigns, aligning creative output with core business and marketing objectives.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with in-house design and marketing teams to ensure cohesive, scalable brand systems.

  • Manage partnerships with third-party agencies including Sparks, Superside, and additional vendors to extend creative capabilities.

2016 - Present

Independent Designer

  • Work with clients big and small, locally and internationally, to bring their brand visions to life.

  • Create logos, illustrations, and full branding systems that feel cohesive, memorable, and true to each client.

  • Design social media and print materials that help businesses connect with their audiences.

  • Offer brand guidance and visual strategy, making it easier for clients to maintain a consistent look and feel.

  • Build lasting relationships with clients, often leading to repeat projects and expanded collaborations.

2017

Design Intern at Liberty Hardware

  • Pitched a rebranding strategy for corporate and in-house identities.

  • Designed online and in-store ads for Lowe’s and Home Depot.

  • Supported campaigns and cross-functional projects, ensuring brand consistency.

Education

2014 - 2018

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

GPA 3.98

Skills
& Expertise

Design & Creative Skills

  • Visual identity & brand strategy

  • Design system management

  • Illustration & concept development

  • Storyboarding & visual storytelling

  • Brand activations & product storytelling

  • Pitch decks & presentations

  • Event design & experiential concepts

  • Creative brainstorming & design reviews

Software & Technical Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom

  • Design & Prototyping: Figma

  • Productivity & Collaboration: Microsoft Office, Google Suite

  • AI & Research Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM

  • Project & Process Management: Agile training

Collaboration & Leadership Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration & active listening

  • External partner collaboration (agencies, vendors)

  • Project organization

  • Workshop facilitation & team inspiration/motivation

  • Data-driven decision making

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