EDUCATION
Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | August 2022 – May 2026 (Expected)
• Pursuing BS in Design and a certificate in marketing research
• GPA: 3.77
• Pursuing BS in Design and a certificate in marketing research
• GPA: 3.77
RELATED COURSES
• Advanced business writing
• Principles of marketing
• Public relations principle
• Fundamentals of public speaking
• Consumer behavior
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Intercultural communication
• Art history: renaissance through 20th century
• Advanced 2-D design
• Principles of marketing
• Public relations principle
• Fundamentals of public speaking
• Consumer behavior
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Intercultural communication
• Art history: renaissance through 20th century
• Advanced 2-D design
SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Microsoft 365
• Trello
• Typography
• Social media
• Traditional art
• Figma
• Hootesuite
• Basic HTML and CSS
• Screen printing
• UX design
• UI design
• Sublime Text
• Slack
• Microsoft 365
• Trello
• Typography
• Social media
• Traditional art
• Figma
• Hootesuite
• Basic HTML and CSS
• Screen printing
• UX design
• UI design
• Sublime Text
• Slack
AWARDS
Ferris State University Dean's List | Fall 2022 – Spring 2024
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards: Golden Key | 2022
extracurricular
The Good Design Group: AIGA | Fall 2024 – Current
• Role: Communications Director
• Role: Communications Director
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer | University Advancement and Marketing | Big Rapids, MI | September 2024 – Current
• Implement Ferris State University branding to maintain a cohesive message and image
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously by set deadlines
• Edit and retouch images for web and print use to maintain quality
• Relay designs to clients and implement changes and critiques
• Implement Ferris State University branding to maintain a cohesive message and image
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously by set deadlines
• Edit and retouch images for web and print use to maintain quality
• Relay designs to clients and implement changes and critiques
Production Assistant | The Ferris State Torch | Big Rapids, MI | May 2023 – Current
• Coordinate and communicate with production team on weekly tasks
• Responsible for illustrating graphics to accompany articles
• Research and create a cohesive visual identity for special editions
• Adapt to a high paced and constantly changing work environment
• Coordinate and communicate with production team on weekly tasks
• Responsible for illustrating graphics to accompany articles
• Research and create a cohesive visual identity for special editions
• Adapt to a high paced and constantly changing work environment
Student Decoy | Michigan Liquor Control Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | June 2023 - Current
• Complete undercover alcohol purchases in a supervised and controlled setting
• Analyze and report on activity in undercover controlled setting to investigators
• Remain calm and composed under high pressure situations
• Testify at hearings
• Complete undercover alcohol purchases in a supervised and controlled setting
• Analyze and report on activity in undercover controlled setting to investigators
• Remain calm and composed under high pressure situations
• Testify at hearings
Graphic Designer | Campus Auxiliary Service | Big Rapids, MI | August 2023 – May 2024
• Created visually compelling designs for print and digital platforms, including brochures, digital displays, posters, and social media
• Facilitated and assisted in holding student centered events
• Modify and update previously designed assets and informative material
• Created visually compelling designs for print and digital platforms, including brochures, digital displays, posters, and social media
• Facilitated and assisted in holding student centered events
• Modify and update previously designed assets and informative material
Sales Associate | Harbor Freight Tools | Grand Rapids, MI | Seasonal 2023 – 2024
• Managed high volumes of cash, credit card, check, and gift card transactions
• Maintained store appearance by completing organizational and janitorial duties
• Delivered in-depth pitches for paid membership and warranties
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers by assessing and attending to their unique and specific needs
• Managed high volumes of cash, credit card, check, and gift card transactions
• Maintained store appearance by completing organizational and janitorial duties
• Delivered in-depth pitches for paid membership and warranties
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers by assessing and attending to their unique and specific needs
Marketing and Communications Assistant | The Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | September 2022 – May 2023
• Managed and grew social media presence across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Scheduled and created posts, ensuring brand compliant messaging and tone
• Contacted and Communicated with high profile donors via phone and mail
• Managed and grew social media presence across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Scheduled and created posts, ensuring brand compliant messaging and tone
• Contacted and Communicated with high profile donors via phone and mail
Cashier | Ric's Food Center | Rockford, MI | Seasonal 2022 – 2023
• Facilitated the inflow and outflow of money while operating cash register, by counting till before and after shift
• Maintained a clean checkout area, restocked items, and organize displays
• Facilitated the inflow and outflow of money while operating cash register, by counting till before and after shift
• Maintained a clean checkout area, restocked items, and organize displays
Graphic Design Intern | Susan Mast ALS Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | January 2022 – May 2022
• Attended weekly Zoom meetings to discuss project goals and receive feedback
• Designed print ready and digitally optimized projects
• Adhered to and created brand guidelines
• Attended weekly Zoom meetings to discuss project goals and receive feedback
• Designed print ready and digitally optimized projects
• Adhered to and created brand guidelines