I earned my BFA in Graphic Design & Interactive Media – Interaction Design concentration at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I pursued minors in Studio Art and Art History, and continued to supplement my academic efforts by exploring web development with the intention of learning how to bridge the gap between designer and developer.
I’ve held roles in IT design consultancy, corporate communications, client-side creative, and creative agency environments – spanning a variety of business sectors. This powerful blend of experiences has allowed me to nurture my love for both the creative and the technical.
I’m currently based out of the Twin Cities.
Designer
Colle McVoy & 10 Thousand Design
may 2024 – Present
Designer
Studio MLM, Menomonie WI
February 2023 – May 2024
• Curated brand identities for businesses of varying scale and industry
• Performed routine security and general maintenance of 20+ WordPress websites to ensure engagement in web best practices
• Prepared wireframes, sitemaps, and other digital design tools to prepare the design team to create a successful product
• Created visual designs, prototyped UI kits and built websites to responsive and accessible on a variety of web-builder platforms
• Established brand identity standards and maintained integrity of standards throughout branded materials
• Created high-quality deliverables on strict deadlines while balancing project workloads from multiple clients
• Collaborated with internal and external design and development teams to create excellent products and experiences
Graphic & Web Design Intern
Studio MLM, Menomonie WI
September 2022 – February 2023
• Collaborated with and contributed to an inter-disciplinary team, including but not limited to brand, packaging, digital (web design and UX/UI design), and brand strategy
• Developed and refined visual design concepts and saw them through production
• Edited and resized print and digital materials as needed
Creative Designer Intern
Cambria Surfaces, Eden Prairie MN
May 2022 – August 2022
• Assessed usability issues of internal photo management application by conducting surveys and interviews with end users
• Designed a new photo management application based on findings from user research to streamline the daily duties of market representatives; then built a working prototype and collaborated with a development team to determine a plan for execution.
• Assisted creative department with the production of digital and print collateral
• Conceptualized and produced a wide range of internal marketing materials
IT Digital Workplace Intern
Sargento Foods, Plymouth WI
May 2021 – August 2021
• Assessed usability issues of internal photo management application by conducting surveys and interviews with end users
• Designed a new photo management application based on findings from user research to streamline the daily duties of market representatives; then built a working prototype and collaborated with a development team to determine a plan for execution.
• Assisted creative department with the production of digital and print collateral
• Conceptualized and produced a wide range of internal marketing materials
I earned my BFA in Graphic Design & Interactive Media – Interaction Design concentration at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I pursued minors in Studio Art and Art History, and continued to supplement my academic efforts by exploring web development with the intention of learning how to bridge the gap between designer and developer.
I’ve held roles in IT design consultancy, corporate communications, client-side creative, and creative agency environments – spanning a variety of business sectors. This powerful blend of experiences has allowed me to nurture my love for both the creative and the technical.
I’m currently based out of the Twin Cities and working as a designer for Studio MLM, an interdisciplinary design agency based in Western Wisconsin.