Experience /
The News Record Cincinnati, Ohio
Independent Student Newspaper at the University of Cincinnati
Fall 2009 - Current
Page Layout Designer
One of three page layout designers. Collaborates with editors and photographers. Works with tight deadlines to publish three times a week.
Wild Planet San Francisco, California
In-House Creative Services Group
Summer 2008 & Winter 2009
Graphic Designer
Worked on the brand design team under the direction of a senior art director. Aided in brand identity, package design, and collateral and environmental experience design. Assisted three art directors and other members of the brand design team.
Design Forum Dayton, Ohio
Retail Design Firm
Summer 2007 & Winter 2008
Graphic Designer
Worked on the graphic design team under the direction of a senior designer. Collaborated with environmental and production designers and space planners to create and implement branded retail spaces. Aided in concepts, sketching, creating identities and environments, client refinements, and
client presentations. Handled and coordinated multiple projects simultaneously.
Independent Student Newspaper at the University of Cincinnati
Fall 2009 - Current
Page Layout Designer
One of three page layout designers. Collaborates with editors and photographers. Works with tight deadlines to publish three times a week.
Wild Planet San Francisco, California
In-House Creative Services Group
Summer 2008 & Winter 2009
Graphic Designer
Worked on the brand design team under the direction of a senior art director. Aided in brand identity, package design, and collateral and environmental experience design. Assisted three art directors and other members of the brand design team.
Design Forum Dayton, Ohio
Retail Design Firm
Summer 2007 & Winter 2008
Graphic Designer
Worked on the graphic design team under the direction of a senior designer. Collaborated with environmental and production designers and space planners to create and implement branded retail spaces. Aided in concepts, sketching, creating identities and environments, client refinements, and
client presentations. Handled and coordinated multiple projects simultaneously.
Education /
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
Fall 2005 - Spring 2010
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design: Class of 2010
Participating in the Professional Practice Program alternating quarters of college study with work in the field of Graphic Design
Current GPA: 3.7/4.0
Dean's List 11/11 quarters
New Riegel High School New Riegel, Ohio
Valedictorian, Diploma with High Honors
2001 - 2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio
Post-Secondary
Fall Semester 2004-2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio
Post-Secondary
Spring Semester 2004-2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
Fall 2005 - Spring 2010
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design: Class of 2010
Participating in the Professional Practice Program alternating quarters of college study with work in the field of Graphic Design
Current GPA: 3.7/4.0
Dean's List 11/11 quarters
New Riegel High School New Riegel, Ohio
Valedictorian, Diploma with High Honors
2001 - 2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio
Post-Secondary
Fall Semester 2004-2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio
Post-Secondary
Spring Semester 2004-2005
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Skills /
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustration, After Effects, and Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, film and digital photography
Activities /
University
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Cincinnatus Scholar, University Honors Scholars Program, RallyCats, Relay for Life
Travel
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Cincinnatus Scholar, University Honors Scholars Program, RallyCats, Relay for Life
Travel
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City