Resume
Work Experience
Jan 2022 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer | First Citizens Bank (Remote)
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Interpreted and developed effective messages and unique design solutions for various brand initiatives. Including motion graphics, print and digital collateral, environmental graphics, advertising campaigns, email designs, and other promotional or internal materials.
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Displayed top-notch attention to detail while working with multiple brand standards.
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Maintained organization and communication skills while working with cross-functional marketing, creative, and sales teams.
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While working remotely, maintained communication with cross-functional teams, exceeded in personal time management, and met all deadlines.
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Worked collaboratively with internal teams for the planning, execution, and design of major company-wide rebrands.
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Managed external vendors and freelance designers.
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Knowledgeable in various technologies, such as: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), JIRA, WebEx.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
Senior Graphic Designer | CIT (Portsmouth, NH)
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Interpreted and developed effective messages and unique design solutions for various brand initiatives. Including motion graphics, print and digital collateral, environmental graphics, advertising campaigns, email designs, and other promotional or internal materials.
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Displayed top-notch attention to detail while working with multiple brand standards.
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Maintained organization and communication skills while working with cross-functional marketing, creative, and sales teams.
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While working remotely, maintained communication with cross-functional teams, exceeded in personal time management, and met all deadlines.
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Worked collaboratively on a team for the planning, execution, and design of several major company-wide rebrands and acquisitions.
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Managed external vendors and freelance designers.
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Knowledgeable in various technologies, such as: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), JIRA, WebEx.
July 2013 - Dec 2017
Junior Graphic Designer | Direct Capital (Portsmouth, NH)
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Created designs according to specifications for various print and digital collateral, while working within existing brand guidelines and templates.
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Implemented feedback from key stakeholders across various teams.
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Knowledgeable in various technologies, such as: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), JIRA.
June 2013 - August 2013
Graphic Designer | KidsCOOK Productions (Boston, MA)
Assisted in the design and execution of the website for KickinNutrition.TV. Utilized project management and art direction skills to create props and manage the creative aspects of a video shoot.
January 2013 - May 2013
Intern | Golgonooza Letter Foundry (Ashuelot, NH)
Assisted on bookmaking projects. Organized and catalogued studio assets.
September 2012 - May 2013
Graphic Design Computer Lab Monitor | Keene State College (Keene, NH)
Provided assistance and education to students on various Adobe software and design-related questions.
September 2011 - May 2013
Senior Graphic Designer | Keene State College Music Department (Keene, NH)
Designed posters for campus concert events while consulting with clients about concepts. Utilized creative problem solving and strategic thinking to bring client's visions to life.
June 2012 - July 2012
Design Intern | iNDELIBLE (New York, NY)
Worked directly with the Executive Creative Director to collaborate and brainstorm creative solutions for logos, opening title sequences, and other parts of a digital creative design package for clients. Ability to produce quality work on short deadlines.
Education
2013 | Keene State College (Keene, NH)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Management
Achievements
2021 | Hermes Creative Awards
Gold winner in the "Social Media | Consumer Engagement Campaign" category for "Two Million Meals."
2021 | Hermes Creative Awards
Gold winner in the "Animation" category for "Launch And Grow Video."
2021 | Hermes Creative Awards
Honorable Mention in the "Integrated Marketing Campaign" category for "PFE Moments Campaign."
2021 | Hermes Creative Awards
Honorable Mention in the "Trade Show Exhibit" category for "CAB Booths."
2020 | MarCom Awards
Gold Winner in the "Infographic" category for "Savings and Spending Infographic."
2020 | MarCom Awards
Honorable Mention in the "Trade Show Exhibit" category for "Franchise Tradeshow."
2020 | MarCom Awards
Platinum Winner in the "Brochure" category for "CAB General Value Prop Video Brochure."
2020 | The Ad Club of Western Massachusetts
Gold Award presented to The LetterZine for the “Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recyle” issue, to which I was a contributor.
2019 | MarCom Awards
Gold Winner in the "Motion Graphic Video" category for "Launch + Grow Video."
2019 | MarCom Awards
Honorable Mention in the "E-Mail Communication" category for "CIT Bank Email."
2019 | Chairwoman’s Award for Excellence
Team Award for Brand & Web Refresh. This award recognized the Marketing & Communications team for our contribution to the total brand refresh. Over several months, we implemented and created new brand standards and assets, along with new/updated collateral to fit those standards.
2019 | Ad Club of Western Mass
Presented to The LetterZine for the “Mental Health” issue, to which I was a contributor.
2018 | MarCom Awards
Gold Winner in the "Corporate Social Responsibility" category for "CIT Cares Campaign."
2018 | MarCom Awards
Honorable Mention in the "Trade Show Exhibit" category for "CIT Franchise Booth."
2017 | GD USA American Graphic Design Award
Winner in the "Books" category for "Solutions for Small Business Success eBook."
2017 | GD USA American Graphic Design Award
Winner in the "Video, Television + Motion Graphics" category for "Southern New Hampshire University Women in STEM Video."
2016 | GD USA American InHouse Design Award
Winner in the "Environmental Graphics" category for "Job Fair Tradeshow Booth."
2015 | GD USA American InHouse Design Award
Winner in the "Brochures and Collateral" category for "Vendor Flyers."
2014 | GD USA American Graphic Design Award
Certificate of Excellence in the "Brochures and Collateral" category for "Franchise Brochure."
2013 | 1...2...3...GO! Exhibit
"EIGHTHS" featured in this juried art exhibit.
2010 | Emerging Art Exhibit
"Chaos Reigns" featured in this juried art exhibit.
Affiliations
2010 - 2013 | Design Club at Keene State College
President (2012-2013); Vice President (2011-2012)