Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, I serve as a catalyst for creativity and collaboration, facilitating the development of comprehensive project plans, overseeing rigorous reviews and approvals, and meticulously managing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials. Beyond traditional mediums, I direct and produce multimedia projects at the institutional level, orchestrating seamless coordination among photo, video, and motion graphic teams within our marketing and media departments. Whether collaborating with internal stakeholders or liaising with external clients, I foster strong partnerships with departments and facilities, ensuring that all visuals reflect the brand values of the University of Georgia.

Throughout my eighteen-year career, I have devoted myself to balancing creative passion and talent with practical skills, experience, and education. My diverse background includes a Master of Emerging Media, Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations from UGA, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Marketing Strategy from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. While I value the responsibilities of leadership, management, and strategy, my true passion will always draw me back to the desire to create.

Specializing in visual communication and problem-solving, I perceive design as more than mere color, shape, or font—it’s the seamless fusion of authenticity, purpose, and communication. To me, design isn’t merely art; it’s the act of solving both new and existing challenges through thoughtful and purposeful execution.

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EDUCATION:

Master of Emerging Media, University of Georgia, 2022

Graduate Certificate in Marketing Strategy, Cornell University, 2015

Master of Public Administration, University of Georgia, 2011

Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations, University of Georgia, 2006

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Skills:

• Adobe CC Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. 

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, SwiftUI, and Figma. 

• Digital Illustration, Drawing, Animation, and Art Direction. 

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Experience:

• Plan, produce, and implement visual projecs, products, and marketing materials. 

• Collaborate across multiple teams and disciplines, coordinating photo, video, messaging, web design, and motion graphics. 

• Art direct, design, illustrate, and animate institutional level marketing materials. 

• Encourage brand consistency in all university publications, digital media, special events and advertising. Work with internal and external clients to ensure all visuals reflect the brand values.