Experience
Kimley-Horn ✦
Graphic Designer | Nashville, TN
Produced 350+ deliverables, including branding, campaigns, presentations, digital and environmental graphics, for cross-functional teams and community stakeholders
Co-chaired Firmwide Diversity, Inclusion & Design and led Regional Accessibility, advancing inclusive design, ADA education, and accessible visual communications
Supervised and managed designers through creative direction and design reviews
Led creative direction as graphics lead for a 1,000+ attendee regional conference, managing timelines and vendors
02/22 - 08/26
University of North Carolina Charlotte ✦
Graphic Designer
Department of Education, Engineering, Health & Human Services | Charlotte, NC
Sole designer for three departments, producing 250+ deliverables spanning annual reports, brochures, wayfinding, digital ads, photography, and social content
Translated complex academic ideas into compelling materials for recruitment, fundraising, and outreach
Established cohesive brand standards across every university communication channel after a university-wide rebrand
08/17 - 02/22
Appalachian Voices ✦
Graphic Design Assistant & Intern | Boone, NC
Designed and formatted The Appalachian Voice, a 24-page bi-monthly publication reaching 20,000+ readers per issue
Produced advocacy materials, including infographics, web graphics, social assets, and event posters, to drive community engagement
07/15 - 08/17
Appalachian State University ✦
Graphic Designer & Concerts Chairperson
Appalachian Popular Programming Society & Campus Activities | Boone, NC
Led a full organizational rebrand that established a lasting visual identity while producing 200+ print, digital, and multimedia assets
Directed booking, promotion, and hospitality for 100+ concerts, leading three 30+ member programming councils
08/12 - 05/17
Freelance Experience
A selection of freelance work — see Portfolio for more work
Regional Bands
Developed branding, album artwork, posters, merchandise, event graphics, and marketing campaigns for musicians and bands across the Southeast, including Deaf Andrews, Lua Flora, Elora Dash, among others
06/13 - Present
Cycles of the Moon Film
Created the branding, title sequence, closing credits, and promotional materials for a SAG short film
04/25 - Present
Dreamville Festival Kickoff Party
Designed the event flyer and promotional materials for Oak City Music Collective’s Dreamville Kickoff Party, showcasing local artists from the NC Triangle area
02/24
Boone in Blossom Music Festival
Created the festival’s visual identity and designed branding, posters, save-the-dates, and merchandise
01/23
Creative Mornings
Selected by the Charlotte, NC artist community to create the monthly CreativeMornings illustration based on their global theme
11/19
The Pour House Music Hall
Contracted to create promotional artwork for the venue’s monthly local concert series
06/17 - 01/18
High Country Farm Tour
Designed promotional materials, including a 30-page magazine, newspaper ad, and poster for Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture’s annual farm tour
04/16
Creative & Production Skills
Digital & Experiential
Web & Social
Events & Activations
Wayfinding & Signage
Environmental Graphics
UI/UX
Integrated Campaigns
Design & Art Direction
Brand Identity
Visual Storytelling
Layout & Typography
Illustration & Infographics
Photography
Motion & Video
Strategy & Delivery
Content Strategy
Client Relations
ADA/WCAG Accessibility
Project Management
Asset Management
Vendor & Print Production
Software
Creative Tools
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom) ✦ Figma ✦ Procreate ✦ Canva ✦ SketchUp
Productivity Tools
Microsoft 365 ✦ Asana ✦ AI-Assisted Creative Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Firefly)
Web & Digital
Webflow ✦ WordPress ✦ Squarespace ✦ Wix Studio ✦ HTML/CSS
Marketing & Data
Mailchimp ✦ Constant Contact ✦ Cvent ✦ HubSpot ✦ ArcGIS
Leadership & Involvement
Member ✦ AIGA
2013 - Present
Member ✦ CreativeMornings
2019 - Present
Firmwide Co-Chair, Diversity, Inclusion & Design ✦ Kimley-Horn
2025 - 2026
Regional Lead, Accessibility & ADA Initiatives ✦ Kimley-Horn
2024 - 2026
Conference Attendee ✦ Brand New
Oct 2025
Design Camp Attendee ✦ Kimley-Horn
May 2024
Concert Merchandise Seller ✦ Billy Strings
Winter 2023
Hospitality & Arts/Decor Croo ✦ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Jun 2016 - 2019
Hospitality Intern & Designer ✦ Hidden in the Hollow Music Festival
Spring 2016
Education
BFA in Graphic Design, Advertising Minor ✦ Appalachian State University
May 2017
Honors & Awards
Gold Nugget Award, Outstanding Staff Member ✦ University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Feb 2020
Leader of Distinction ✦ Appalachian State
May 2017
“Pink Motel & “It’s Gonna be Fine” ✦ The Peel Literature & Arts, Appalachian State University
Spring 2017
“Glimpse” Exhibition ✦ Amplify & Multiply, Colorado College’s Coburn Gallery
Apr 2017