RESUME
College of DuPage (2 years as professors assistant)
I was hired on as a Teachers Aid soon after joining the program. Taught Adobe classes for photoshop, illustrator and indesign every weekend for 2 years. Helped with all things including critiquing work to fixing printers. During this time I set up two art shows in the gallery. I won best portfolio at the graduating contest and after graduating I was offered a position at Bohringer Creative.
Bohringer Creative (3 years as a branding graphic & web designer)
I had a class were Gary Bohringer, owner and creator of Bohringer Creative taught me for a semester. He hired me on as a Designer right out of school. I was very fortunate to get this job so soon after graduating. I worked on all things from magazine layouts, logos, web pages, print flyers, assisted on a video commercial and so many more small jobs completed. I worked here for3 years or so and decided that I should complete my 4 year degree since I only had an associates. So I thanked Gary for everything, packed up and left for Milwaukee as a student again.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) (2 years as a student)
I applied for a scholarship with a portfolio I had worked on for a while and received the Presidential Scholarship (which only two were awarded that year) I studied at MIAD for two years, completing many projects, including a thesis book project. Made friends with the professors, of which I still have those relationships to this day. I had an opportunity to apply for an internship at Kohl’s Corporation as a Digital Designer.
Kohls Corporation (4.5 years as Digital Designer)
At Kohl’s I participated in a future project that focused on using up and coming technology to help streamline purchases in-store. Sensors on shopping carts to add up totals, the ability to scan catalogs and get video previews. I received the position after that presentation and began working as a Digital Designer for Kohl’s digital platforms. I was put on a specialized team that focused on new product launches and branding page layouts. We would make special shops within the site, that helped promote the products.
Laughlin Constable (3 years as a Digital Designer)
Large Healthcare company (6+ years as a Digital Designer)
Currently I’m a Digital Designer working on an app to help people connect with their doctors, get medication and set appointments easier. Besides working on the app I’ve worked on landing pages, helped create the style guide and set up the look and feel of many pages and emails. I have been here for 6+ years working on the Digital Experience team, helping out where and when I can.