South Carolina State Library | Graphic Designer | September 2019 – July 2022

Created promotional/informational print and digital products within deadline parameters, strict and broad, for multiple departments

Provided photography and photo editing for events and materials

Assisted staff with formatting layout and brand accuracy for manuals, slide presentations, handbooks, and other professional resources

Communicated conceptual ideas and design rationales visually, verbally, and in writing, with user advocacy a constant priority

Built and maintained consistent and correct brand standards across Library departments

Proofread documents and informational/promotional items for accuracy and clarity

Participated in the Accessibility Committee and led several presentations to Library staff on universal design and accessible formatting

Acted as Editorial Committee Chair for the Library; coordinated meetings and documents and managed Committee members

Co-managed social media outlets and assisted in developing posting schedules and content

Provided social media graphics to promote services, programs, and events for the Library and libraries across South Carolina

Escapology | Graphic Designer | February 2018 – February 2019

Create graphics for social media posts

Design props and signage for lobby and game rooms

Design and order merchandise for company, such as t-shirts, stickers, and rack cards

Redesign brochure and business cards while following corporate brand guidelines

Establish and follow a posting schedule for social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Escapology | Operations Manager | February 2018 – February 2019

Ensure shift supervisors and game masters/hosts perform their roles properly and fully

Oversee all aspects of daily operations

Manage staff by recruiting, selecting, training, and scheduling

Deal with disciplinary issues and maintain an incentive program

Maintain game rooms and facility, schedule regular maintenance and cleaning tasks beyond the scope of staff

Ensure proper stock levels are maintained for inventory and supplies

Meet and greet customers, and handle payment transactions in cash, card or over the phone

Deliver an excellent and professional customer service experience

Coordinate details of catering, meeting spaces and equipment to ensure flawless execution of group outings and special events

Three Cheers Sales LLC | Sales Assistant | April 2017 – February 2018

Coordinate sales materials, create marketing brochures and emails to generate sales

Manage sales meeting schedules

Fulfillment of customer orders, including resolution of payment and order detail issues

University of South Carolina, 2012 - 2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2016

Major: Studio Art (concentration in Graphic Design) GPA: 3.47, Dean’s List

Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, Express)

Additional programs include Canva, Figma and Squarespace

Marketing and project management applications such as Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey, Constant Contact, Hubspot, Sprout

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite in Mac and Windows systems