How did you get started in your role?
I’ve been creative since a young child. Painting, drawing, legos, playing music, sewing cooking, writing, making model cars—if it was creative, I was into it! It wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I discovered graphic design in an introductory class.
I fell in love with it and went on to attend a special trade school in 12th grade learning things like screen printing, Adobe programs, and how to operate an offset press.
I then went on to study visual communication design at The Ohio State University and later, interactive design at SCAD Atlanta. I landed my first full-time graphic design job in Atlanta in 2006.
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What are the responsibilities of your role?
I have had many responsibilities over the years as a designer in different spaces (corporations, nonprofits, startups, freelance, etc.) Currently, I work for myself full-time as not only a graphic designer but also as a creative director, instructor, co-creator of other unique initiatives, and business owner.
My various responsibilities include:
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creation of visual identities, event design, and various marketing collateral
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lead, manage, and execute brand refresh or rebrand projects from start to finish














