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Dynamic creative professional with experience in high-impact design projects, community events, and creative initiatives across in-house, hospitality, agency and corporate environments. Continuously learning and growing, dedicated to the design community and a commitment of being excellent to each other. 

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EXPERIENCES

Senior Graphic Designer – Hickok Cole Creative
Washington, D.C. (2023 to Present)

  • Design brand systems and marketing solutions tailored for the real estate and multi-family housing sector.

  • Generate a 50% boost in social media follower engagement within six months through strategic content creation and campaign management.

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Adjunct Graphic Design Lecturer – Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD (2023 to Present)

  • Develop curriculum and lesson plans emphasizing graphic design fundamentals, typography, visual composition and technical software.

  • Integrate practical industry experiences into lectures to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world application.

 

Graphic Designer, Art Director, PM – Schinault Design
Hanover, MD (2011 to Present)

  • Develop award-winning brand identity systems, packaging, trade show booth design and marketing collateral for clients including Lendmark, Netflix, Super Snouts, Diggin’ Your Dog, WinWorld, Heavenly Hounds, and Pet Gazebo.

  • Design identity and packaging campaigns distributed nationally in retail stores. Assist in a multi-million dollar company acquisition, delivering tailored creative solutions.

 

Graphic Design Lecturer – University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV (2019 to 2023)

  • Delivered personalized mentoring and feedback, coordinated special events and collaborative projects with the design community, and successfully grew the program through effective promotion.

 

Senior Graphic Designer – Peppermill Resorts

Reno, NV (2016 to 2023)

  • Created engaging entertainment and advertising print and digital collateral for six notable luxury nightlife and concert venues, winning four Addy Awards.

  • Revamped the visual design direction for event collateral, increasing participant registration by 30%. Streamlined design process to ensure brand consistency across resort properties.

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Graphic Designer Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Reno, NV (2013 to 2016)

  • Designed marketing visuals, including brochures, banners, and digital ads, adhering to brand guidelines and visual identity.

 

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • SuperZoo Best in Show – Trade Booth Design (Super Snouts & Diggin' Your Dog)

  • 6 Silver Addy Awards (local) / Bronze Addy Award (regional) American Ad Federation

  • Academy of Art University Student Showcase Selection Award

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EDUCATION

  • Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA | Master of Fine Art: School of Graphic Design

  • University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL | Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design Specialization

  • Valencia College, Orlando, FL | Associate of Science, Graphic Design Technologies

 

KEY SKILLS

Design & Advertising

Graphic design, layout, typography, concept development, advertising, outdoor advertising, art direction, package design, content creation, trade show booth design

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Technical Tools

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Figma, Office, Mac/PC OS

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Interpersonal Strengths

Team leader, critical thinker, strong communicator, flexible and adaptable, teaching, training and mentoring, client relations, cultural awareness, public speaking

 

EXTRA CREDIT

  • AIGA Reno-Tahoe, Past President & Communications Chair 

  • Member AIGA and AAF

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