About me

Maryland Institute College of Art

Master of Arts in Graphic Design, 2022

University of Maryland, University College

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications

University of Maryland, College Park

Studied Computer Science

Technical/Software Skills

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premier Pro, After Effects, Figma, Houdini, Maya, C4D, 3D Coat, Substance Painter, Dimensions, Marmoset, Nuke, Audition, Toon Boom Harmony, Procreate, HTML and CSS, Generative AI

Graphic Design & Digital Art 

digital & print design, branding, packaging, logo, marketing design, infographic, Illustration,  2D animation, 3D modeling and texturing, motion graphics and editing, storyboarding, web design, UX design

Graphic Design Theory

color theory, typography, grid and layout, composition, user-centered design (agile methodology), UI/UX principles, branding and identity, semiotics, design thinking, storytelling in design

Traditional Arts

photography, oil & acrylic painting, dry media, mixed media, metals

Graphic Designer | Illustrator
Present

Freelance

• Layout design, typography, and type pairing
• Typemark design and custom lettering
• Infographics and data visualization
• Posters, book covers, and editorial spreads
• Menus, flyers, and branded marketing materials
• Web, app design, and prototyping using Figma and Adobe XD (UI/UX best practices — e.g., alt-text awareness, readability, contrast, etc.)
• 3D modeling using Houdini and Maya; 3D texturing using Substance painter and 3D Coat
• Generative AI tools for generating concept visuals for ideation, quick prototyping, and client previews

Cisco UCCE Consultant and FTE

2011 – 2021

Companies: Assurant, Statefarm, Cigna

• Cisco ICM/UC Suite: Cisco Unified Administration Tools, Router, Logger, HDS, AW, PGs, Unity, Call Manager; ICM scripting
• Coding/Reporting: SQL, basic Java, Egain and various reporting tools
• Real-Time Solution, Real-time and Historical tables

Additional work experience

Visual Artist (DBA Artsaic/Drawing Memories)

• Fabricated and sold commissioned artwork, art prints, and novelty items
• Framing consulting
• Art Instructor for Michaels Art Supply

CGMA

• Fundamentals of Houdini
• Procedural Modeling in Houdini
• Abstract FX in Houdini
• VEX in Houdini
• Houdini Production Studio: Destruction FX
• Creating Stylized Game Assets
• Background and Layout for Animation

IN-PROGRESS (to be completed 7/31)

• Google UX Design Professional Certificate
• Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate