nearly a decade of experience uniting brand storytelling, strategic thinking, and user-centered design
Experience
ECMC Group
graphic designer
Manages and executes the design and production of the “Opportunities” guidebooks to distribute over 300,000 copies nationwide.
Leads the production of video projects, including storyboard development, editing, and animation
Designs data-driven presentations that translate complex metrics into clear, strategic visuals for the board of directors and executive leadership
Transforms dense data and research into compelling infographics and reports, driving clarity and engagement across audiences.
Integrates AI tools within Adobe Creative Suite and Getty workflows, streamlining production editing time by more than 60%.
steele brands
graphic designer
Developed the final logo and brand standards for the Stalk & Spade, a fast-casual plant-based restaurant.
Art directed and executed photo shoots, retouched photography, and defined photography style.
Designed key environmental branding, outdoor signage and packaging. Planned detailed schematics of floor plans of restaurants with branded element placement for Stalk & Spade locations.
Designed new pages for the website, homepage graphics and regularly created digital assets for email, web and app use.
Designed the email newsletter template and brainstormed subscriber incentives, contributing to increased subscriber numbers and open rates.
Designed/developed templates for Crisp & Green’s training booklets, streamlining files for future updates.
Wealth enhancement Group
(now renamed to: wealth enhancement)
associate graphic designer
Assisted in the execution of a strategic three-phase rebrand.
Note: They have since renamed the company and rebranded again—the current brand is not my work
Designed client PowerPoint presentations, successfully breaking down complex information visually.
Leveraging a blend of critical thinking and creativity, simplified complex financial concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible content for clients; including the development of guidebooks, case studies, and infographics.
Integrated and rebranded over 20 newly acquired firms, maintaining brand consistency.
Introduced motion graphics to the brand, resulting in the highest-performing LinkedIn posts.
Designed event invitations and environment branding for client events to promote client engagement.
Columbia College Chicago Career CenteR
graphic designer
Met with student clients to develop over 90 logos total.
Implemented eye-catching design solutions tailored to multiple media formats, aiming to improve overall program participation rates among students.
Columbia Chronicle
graphic designer
Managed multiple strict, non-flexible deadlines; and developed award winning graphics and full-spread designs.
Expected to always deliver highest-quality, resulting in maintaining the long-held team award of “Number 1 college newspaper in the country”.