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“Often contradiction is the clearest way to truth” – Patti Smith
I find truth in my duality: a dedicated feminist that raps along to YG, pairing a sundress with Doc Martens, atop a tattooed exterior which serves as shield to a very gentle heart. I find that life isn’t so black and white – there’s a whole spectrum of color in between! It’s within this vibrant range that the complexity of humanity and the rawness of life flourishes; it’s here that I strive to create safe spaces for people to feel heard, supported and empowered.
I am dedicated to utilizing design to uplift and highlight a fluid society. Since 2014, I’ve been committed to developing my skills and experiencing what it means to be an effective, empathetic designer. I aspire to strengthen my skills while keeping my values and the spirit of creativity at the center of all I do.
Through attaining both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree, exploring a range of diverse career endeavors, and seeking community and connection through various outreach ventures, I have come to understand the importance of designing, not just for the audience, but with the audience. I try not to design as if I’m saying, “I understand.” Instead, I aim to create, craft and emphasize with the assurance that, “I am listening.”
It’s my core belief that design is not just a platform to make something pretty, it’s a tool to translate deeper meaning and purpose, and an avenue towards building a better, healthier future. With my creative skills and design platforms, I aim to help make this world a unified and equitable place for all.
RÉSUMÉ | View//download here.
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Advanced in: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat, Figma, Keynote, LiveSurface, photography, film, and illustration and mixed media
Specializations: Empathetic design, advocacy, research and strategy, team building and collaboration, non-profit partnerships, leadership, and transmedia storytelling
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Trash Mag | Graphic Designer
07.2021 – Present
Creating visual language and graphic content for editorial zines, environmental displays and social media promo.
Fashion Club of SU | President and Creative Director
09.2015–06.2017
Managed team of 25+ artists, coordinators and support staff for the club's annual runway show/fundraising event. Organized weekly meetings, financial reports and club outreach. Created promo ads, directed photoshoots and facilitated team bonding.
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MFA in Graphic Design
ArtCenter College of Design | 09.2019 – 04.2021
BFA in Graphic Design
Seattle University | 09.2014 – 06.2018
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Vucci.Design | Freelance Graphic Designer
03.2019–03.2023
Worked with teams including creatives, marketers, copy editors, and more. Handled high priority projects with quick timelines including important, confidential content. Conducted focus groups, helped synthesize data and compiled findings into compelling presentation decks that stylistically epitomize the research content. Assisted in creating environmental displays, infographics, and promotional content. Created ad campaigns existing in both print and digital spaces including: email newsletters, social media platforms, websites, posters, zines and more. Worked within brand guidelines to make content accessible for all. Some key clients include: Key Healthcare, Woolmark, UCLA Health, Grace Creative, Levi’s and more.
Portfolio One, Inc. | Production Assistant
07.2022–12.2022
Assisted team in coordinating photoshoots by handling logistics, organizing preparation, managing resources and guiding department success on set. Worked with clients such as Vogue, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor and more. Strongly utilized communication, time management, and problem-solving skills while expanding my knowledge and experience as to what it takes to produce a photographic vision.
ArtCenter College of Design | Teacher’s Assistant
09.2020–04.2021
Aided Professor Michael Neal in leading lectures and class discussions. Coursework involved design history and development of professional presentation skills.
SU Project on Family Homelessness | Lead Graphic Designer
07.2017–02.2019
Regularly created infographics, promo packages, ads and advocacy campaigns. Managed high value projects with tight timelines for city officials and local nonprofits. Directed, filmed and edited a documentary about the housing crisis. Became a part of a large network of nonprofits, making it both an educational and empowering experience.
