I’m a multi-disciplinary designer with expertise in print layout and production, digital design, and video and audio editing and production. (I will always have love for print and the analog world!)
I value empathy, resourcefulness, efficiency and tool-agnosticism because I care about finding creative solutions to design problems. Having a formal education in journalism and economics, I developed a love of getting to work on complex subjects and understanding the production side of a project.
I love working on things that require real effort, elbow grease, depth, and attention to detail, especially for organizations trying to make the world a better place.
Technical Skills
Design and Production:
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Google Docs
Audio and Video:
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Descript
Systems and Project Management:
Filecamp, Swivle, Podio, Bonterra, EveryAction, Shopify, WordPress, Asana, Workflow Optimization, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Concur, ZenDesk
Experience
Compassion & Choices 📍 Washington, District of Columbia
Creative Director | Remote, 2025-2026
- Directed comprehensive brand strategy across all platforms, managing staff graphic designer and executing primary layout design for core fundraising email campaigns and flagship magazine (peaking at 60k in circulation).
- Oversaw major accessibility overhaul of flagship magazine and digital collateral, updating typography, contrast standards, and layout grids to ensure inclusive design compliance.
- Migrated organization's multimedia library from Swivle to Filecamp DAM, eliminating user license limits to enable broader staff uploading, introducing version-controlled document storage, and reducing software overhead costs.
- Audited and distilled complex, fragmented branding guidelines into concise, actionable reference document to simplify logo usage, optimize color palette, and reduce internal friction.
- Developed cohesive sub-branding scheme for legal, advocacy, and personal planning sectors, mapping existing brand palette and custom logomark iconography to create distinct visual tracks.
- Conducted asset risk-management research and executed critical organizational typeface migration to Lato and Besley to resolve systemic, inherited font licensing gaps, deliberately selecting fonts native to Google Docs to support accessible handbook and fact sheet templates.
Senior Video and Design Manager | Remote, 2024-2025
- Edited video and motion graphics, and coordinated contractor workflows to elevate overall production quality and messaging alignment.
- Democratized design capabilities and expanded cross-departmental productivity by remaining tool-agnostic, building out intuitive, editable asset templates in browser-based design software such as Canva, Google Docs, and Google Slides to empower broader staff collaboration.
- Trained marketing staff on Descript to modernize and accelerate internal video scripting workflows.
Senior Production and Technical Projects Manager and Designer | Remote, 2022-2024
- Designed Shopify storefront to replace manual spreadsheet ordering, building custom logic to automatically route order expenses to correct internal department budgets.
- Provided inventory data and vendor recommendations to transition physical inventory to third-party partner, collaborating directly with new vendor to establish file templates and print-on-demand setups for business cards, vinyl banners, and pop-up banners.
Production and Technical Projects Manager | Remote, 2020-2022
- Formulated and built searchable database tracking print project histories and legacy invoices, enabling cross-departmental reporting, budgeting, and asset analysis.
- Researched distribution networks, coordinated with recording studios to finalize files, and managed technical logistics to upload and launch organization's self-published book across audiobook and eBook platforms.
- Expanded multimedia capacity and maintained quality control across all digital media by sourcing, portfolio-vetting, and managing trusted pool of external videographers, video editors, and illustrators while serving as primary reviewer for longform video content posted online.
Print Production Manager | 2015-2020
- Transitioned from initial part-time print logistics role into full-time position split between print production management and hands-on graphic design.
- Managed organization's audio, video, and photo library within Swivle DAM, optimizing cross-departmental organization and retrieval workflows.
- Built, customized, and administered design department's internal project management framework in Podio, serving as technical troubleshooter for asset requests and external platform users.
- Led end-to-end print purchasing and vendor logistics for organization, handling technical file setups, processing invoice payments, and overseeing production for all printed items and branded merchandise.
- Devised data-driven inventory projection system for marketing materials and swag, shifting ordering to predictable 6-to-12-month cycles to leverage bulk-ordering rates and eliminate wasteful guessing.
- Expanded department's multimedia capabilities starting by taking on video editing for fundraising campaigns, narrative storyteller features, and short-form social media content.
- Developed custom, accessible Google Docs templates and basic motion graphics to streamline cross-departmental content creation.
- Established and maintained comprehensive vendor database for all organizational printing needs, managing strict competitive three-bid procurement cycles and navigating complex compliance requirements for union print shops.
CTR Services, INC. 📍 Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Service Representative and Estimator | 2014-2015
Managed end-to-end client experience as primary point of contact, handling all customer correspondence, processing invoices, and coordinating final shipping logistics to ensure on-time delivery. Drove increase in total sales volume by establishing strong, consultative client relationships and improving overall customer retention rate. Implemented standardized file-naming conventions and maintained internal project management system to track orders through production and ensure jobs went out on time.
CustomInk 📍 Reno, Nevada
Lead Production Artist | 2013-2014
Created custom Adobe Illustrator action to automate close-up asset views, cutting nine steps out of standard processing workflow and saving approximately one minute per order. Directed daily workflow distribution and monitored order volume for 12-person art team to ensure balanced workloads, team accountability, and increased output. Maintained personal daily production order volume at 110% of company performance benchmarks.
Production Artist | 2013
Prepared and optimized complex vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator for clean output and compatibility with multi-color commercial screen printing on t-shirts and other swag items. Appointed as peer coach just four months into employment to onboard and mentor new hires alongside regular production duties.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno 📍 Reno, Nevada
B.A., Economics | B.A., Journalism
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