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— EDUCATION

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY GRAPHIC DESIGN B.F.A. I MAY 2023

4.0 GPA

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Minor: Honors and Marketing

Related Coursework: Promotional Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Illustration, Package Design, Interactive Design I and II (basic HTML, CSS, and prototyping websites)

— CERTIFICATION

Google Ads Search Certifications, 2021

Stukent Mimic Pro Digital Marketing Simulation Certification, 2021

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—ORGANIZATIONS

American Institute of Graphic Arts, 2022
(Peer Mentor Initiative Officer, 2022)

American Advertisiting Federation, 2022

Phi Kappa Phi, 2021

Housing and Residential Life, since 2019

— HONORS

"Arts-Based Critique of the Media's False Images of Racial Protests," Honors Thesis Exhibition Todd Art Gallery, February 19-22, 2022

WGNS Radio Show Special Guest for Thesis Exhibition, 2022 

Special Guest Speaker for MTSU Honors Lecture Series, Fall 2022

Exhibition Curator for "Quilt Artist — Natali Quiltessa" Exhibition, Spring 2020

— HARD SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

Large-Format Print Design

After Effects/Premiere Pro

Marketing Analytics (SEO, Constant Contact/email marketing)

Proficiency in writing

Web Design (Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace)

Photography and Photo Editing

— SOFT SKILLS

Project Management

Interpersonasl Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Work-Ethic

Detail-Oriented

— DESIGN EXPERIENCE

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS I MTSU ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS

May 2022 — Current

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  • Managed and created content for social media posts, sports media guides, and athletic program

  • Organized and managed large amounts of content into various sports media guides with an innovative and modern aesthetic

  • Worked closely with the communications team to translate messaging from concept, to digital roughs, and into finalized marketing materials: flyers, banners, and media booklets for BRAA

  • Designed digital and print collateral during the Hall of Fame season, Fall 2022; Football season, Fall 2022; Tennis season, Fall 2022-2023; Basketball season, Spring 2023; and Baseball season, Spring 2023.

  • Edited and retouched headshots and game photos; professionally photographed the 2023 spring sports season

  • Assisted with idea generation and content creation for MTSU athletic's social media pages

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LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN I RAP PLUG INC.

March 2021 — August 2021

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  • Created content for social media posts, resulting in a 40% click rate to the Rap Plug website for the Atlanta and Miami Artist Plugged in Showcases

  • Worked closely with the marketing team to translate messaging from concept, to digital roughs, and into finalized marketing materials

  • Managed and delegated tasks during Rap Plug’s annual, Plugged In Showcase, event concert and new activation event, The Chris Brown Experience Designed a new layout with photo manipulation for the upcoming showcases

  • Collaborated with marketing and social media team to develop print collateral: tickets, event badges, step-n-repeat banners, and flyers

  • Handled printed materials from initial brainstorming and creative concepts through layout and proofing to final production and publication

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LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN I BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION

March 2019 — August 2021

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  • Met with marketing, sales, and sports media  committees within the Foundation to understand their design preferences, requirements, and specifications

  • Illustrated new concepts and layouts for social media graphics, book pages, trading cards, and other print/digital materials, resulting in an increase in email open rates by 20% and 2-3% click rate for CTA's

  • Produced rough drafts to be revised based on committee’s feedback

  • Communicated with printers for final proofs and to ensure high-quality printing

  • Directed and delegated 4 different campaigns of digital and print assets between different departments

— RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

RESIDENT DIRECTOR I MTSU HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Fall 2022 — Current

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  • Enhancing the student learning experience through advising Programming Council

  • Worked with employees to establish personalized goals and monitoring their progress

  • Appropriately addressing the employee issues and concerns using appropriate paperwork.

  • Supporting the department through work on committees and Marketing Collateral assigments.

  • Maintaining and distributing a complete desk schedule to all employees and supervising, Area Coordinator in a timely manner.

  • Ensure the safety and regulations of Housing and Residential Life in living communities through on-call and monthly building inspections 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT I MTSU HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

August 2021 — Spring 2022

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  • Facilitate programs throughout the semester

  • Promote student involvement on campus with informative bulletin boards, digital communication tools, and in-person interaction

  • Ensure the safety and regulations of Housing and Residential Life in living communities through nightly safety checks and monthly room inspections

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DESK ASSISTANT I MTSU HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

January 2019 — Spring 2022

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  • Ensure the safety and regulations of Housing and Residential Life in living communities through documenting everyday operations

  • Greet and assist residents with their needs such as printing, guest visitation, key management, or questions about campus life

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