About

Graphic Design and Illustration are two core aspects of my life. Nothing is better than helping creations and ideas come to life. In the competitive Fine Arts Program at Florida Southern College, I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design in 2019. Shortly after graduation, I joined the Visual Graphics and Media Team at McKinsey & Company. At the Firm I learned so much; I see why it is referred to as a finishing school. The main programs I worked in were Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign- but the full Adobe Suite was employed in projects throughout my years at the Firm. I accomplished both solo works and also led small teams of other designers in completing client critical work including decks for CEOs, client rebranding projects, accessibility improvements, and publications.

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During my last year at the Firm, I was put on the Illustration route and primarily worked on illustrations and rebranding projects. When a client decides that my illustration style should be included in their corporate style guide a sense of pride washes over me. The graphics end is not the only aspect I have brought to the professional world. I have helped my employers make the company more accessible and more efficient. When I was working for WMB-ROI I helped get Microsoft Teams running after I noticed employees either communicated by personal phone or had me run the message around the office with a sticky note for confidential information.

I am currently an Associate Presentation Designer at Raymond James and Associates. This fully remote team has strengthened my communication skills and helped me define myself as a graphic designer. I owned my skills in data visualization and complex documents. My confidence in other aspects of design has grown substantially. From working with minimalist to electric brand identities I have been able to flex my muscles in so many design styles. The quick-paced self-governed environment has given me independence like never before and a goal of becoming a leader in the design sector. My expertise in Presentation Design is not only a career path but a passion. I look forward to learning and growing more as a professional designer.

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EXPERIENCE

Raymond James and Associates — Associate Presentation Designer

October 2022 - Current

• Working as a team and independently, we produce presentations primarily in PowerPoint but utilize various software. This quick-paced and high-level environment has boosted my overall performance and drive as a designer. Part of the company's first fully remote team.

McKinsey & Company — Business Presentation Designer

July 2019 - June 2022

• The experience gained working for such a prestigious institution is incredible. I grew not only in my graphic design skills but also in my soft skills, learning about what makes a good leader and communicator. Working on many projects for a variety of clients across multiple industries gave me the experience to handle fluctuating situations and needs. From creating illustrations to data visualization and everything in between and expanded my knowledge and skills in the graphics field.

IT Specialist, Florida Southern College — IT Specialist

January 2019 - March 2019

• Worked in the IT department during their busiest season. As a technology troubleshooter, was responsible for fixing the poor internet connections and cable boxes for the college and helped transition new technology and a firewall crash go smoothly.

WMB-ROI, Lakeland — Marketing Intern 

May 2018 - September 2018

• My work included creating new logos for up-and-coming businesses, re-doing the company's brand book, helping implement new technology, remaking pamphlets, writing blog posts, being the general assistant to the office, and editing all graphic and type pieces before they went out to print.

Costume Shop, Florida Southern College — Costume Assistant

March 2015 - February 2017

• Helped create costumes for the Florida Southern College Theatre Department. Sewed, hand-painted, and cleaned costumes and organized the entire accessory room to make it more productive.

EDUCATION

BFA in Graphic Design, Florida Southern College — Student

2015 - 2019

• Majored in graphic design with a dual minor in studio art and theater arts.

AWARDS & LEADERSHIP

Generation Action, Florida Southern College — President and Public Relations 

2017 - 2019

• Generation Action is an activism club at Florida Southern College. I hosted and created some of the campus's most significant events, been invited to lobby and attend conferences, and designed various materials for the organization. 

• Was nominated for Student Leader of the Year (2019), and my event, Generation Gamer, was nominated for Event of the Year (2019).

Alpha Omicron Pi, Florida Southern College — Various Roles 

September 2015 - Present

• Have held many leadership roles in the prestigious sorority Alpha Omicron Pi. Through my service work there raised thousands of dollars, served as Chairman of Activities, and choreographed multiple Greek Weeks and Philanthropy Weeks. Helped plan the first annual Alumni Picnic and assisted with sorority advertisement and recruitment.

• Performed photography for Bid Week and philanthropic events.

Delta Omicron Honor Society, Florida Southern College — Various Roles 

January 2016 - May 2018

Acted as historian and public relations officer for Delta Omicron, a professional music honor
society/fraternity.

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