software skills

Adobe Illustrator

9/10

I have over 7 years of professional experience using Adobe Illustrator and am very familiar and comfortable with the functions of the software. Illustrator is where I am most experienced and this is where I do most of my work.

I also have more than 7 years of experience with Adobe Photoshop and am familiar and comfortable with the majority of the primary functions of the software and many of the deeper functions. Most of my work in Illustrator is accompanied by work done in Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop

7/10

I have nearly 3 years of experience with Adobe Indesign from working with it throughout my college education. I am very comfortable with the primary functions of the software and some knowledge of more in depth functions. I am still learning many of the fine details of the software.

Adobe Indesign

7/10

I am fairly new to Adobe After Effects, having only a few months of experience at this point. I am familiar with the principles of the software and the basics of how to use it but am still not comfortable with the software. I am experienced enough and motivated enough to continue to learn and build on my knowledge of the software through experience.

Adobe After Effects

4/10

7/10

I have nearly 3 years of experience with Adobe XD as well, beginning in my Design Processes II class in my first year of college. I am very comfortable with the functions of the software and I work well with UX/UI design. I am aware of the benefits to using the software as well as the limitations of it when using it for web and app prototyping.

Adobe XD

8/10

other programs

I have 2 years of experience working with ArtiosCAD as a packaging designer, as well as operation of Esko Kongsberg cutting tables.

ArtiosCAD

7/10

adobe creative suite

I have general knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and am experienced and comfortable with many of the apps.

Microsoft Office

other skills

Through middle and high school I attended Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, Ohio where I was enrolled in the visual arts magnet. I developed my skills and knowledge as a visual artist in many different mediums and styles. My strongest medium is pencil drawing and I am especially skilled at technical drawings.

drawing and fine arts

I spent 2 years as a graphic and packaging designer at Dayton Corrugated Packaging in Dayton, Ohio. I am familiar with the process from start to finish of designing and producing packaging, as well as the machinery used in the process.

packaging design

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Trotwood, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

July 2020 - Present

Merchandise Service Associate
Update and reset store selling space to match planogram with new fixtures or graphics and current product selection.
Maintain selling shelves to ensure that all graphics and fixtures are up to date and undamaged and make sure product is stocked.

Miami Valley Packaging Solutions

Aug 2019 - May 2020

Machine Operator
Operated a corrugated die-cutter machine. Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the machine. Produced boxes according to the specification sheet and ensured quality and accuracy.

Dayton Corrugated Packaging

Dec 2016 - July 2019

Production Assistant Dec 2016 - July 2017
Helped set up and feed corrugated die cutter press. Set the printing dies and cutting dies according to planogram and set paper feed. Fed paper into the machine.

Graphic Designer July 2017 - July 2019
Designed print and structural layouts for corrugated boxes. Designed specification sheets used for reference in production.

work experience

college

Sinclair Community College - Dayton, Ohio

Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communications - August 2023

Digital Design Certificate - May 2023

Design Processes Certificate - Aug 2021

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design

education

high school

Stivers School for the Arts - Dayton, Ohio

Visual Arts Magnet
Graduated 2016