Qualifications

Responsible and hard-working graphic design graduate with experience in print and web design as well as branding, packaging, and identity development. Organized and efficient, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.

Education

University of Florida
Gainesville FL | May 2007
BFA in Graphic Design

Computer-Integrated Studio
University of Florida | 2005 – 2007
Through a selection process, myself and 16 other students were chosen out of 60 applicants to participate in a unique two year, computer-integrated graphic design program at the University of Florida. The studio atmosphere allowed us to communicate, inspire one another, and grow individually as a tight-knit community of designers.

Sessions School of Design
New York NY | online studies | 2007 – 2009
Masters Certificate of Web Design
Concentrations in Web Coding, E-Commerce, and Flash

Experience

Web Designer
Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. | August 2008 – Present
Work with the Interactive Media Producer to concept, design, and execute web and email promotional campaigns. Responsibilities include: designing and producing components for verabradley.com and verabradley.org, as well as microsites, email campaigns, web banners and social media.

Freelance Designer
January 2007 – Present
Design and develop an assortment of graphic and web designs for various companies and individuals. Responsibilities include: designing and producing graphic materials for invitations and other printed materials, designing and developing logos, and designing and coding websites for companies and individuals. Clients Include: Fitzpatrick and Fitzpatrick Law + BBM Engineers + Couet Wedding.

Assistant Director of Layout
UF Homecoming and Gator Growl | June 2006 – October 2006
Assisted Director of Layout with all print materials associated with Homecoming and Gator Growl, the nation's largest student-run pep-rally. Responsibilities included: designing and producing promotional handbills, collaboratively designing the program for Gator Growl, designing and producing the Blue Key newsletter from start to finish, and filling in for the Director as needed.

Design Intern
Eye4 | June 2006 – August 2006
Opportunity to observe and shadow the Creative Director of a small design company. Responsibilities included: working on the concept mapping of projects, collaboratively designing a logo for a photography company and handling tasks for the company in exchange for class credits.

Waitress
Gainesville Country Club | June 2005 – December 2006
Waited tables in a country club restaurant/bar atmosphere. Responsibilities included: serving food and beverage to customers while handling multiple checks and monetary transactions, reading schematics to reset rooms for next days events, regularly training new employees. Developed ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Bookkeeper
Tile Contractors Supply | January 2003 – June 2003
Handled customer service and bookkeeping for three branches of a tile supply company. Responsibilities included: filing papers, answering phones, updating purchase orders on computers, recording incoming money, updating accounts payable and receivable.