EDUCATION
BFA Graphic Design, Marywood University 2015
Summa Cum Laude - GPA 3.919
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Happy Panther Co. 2023 - Present
Owner and Graphic Artist
Order Consultation
Designer
Mello Printing 2022 - Present
Graphic Designer
Design and Illustration for apparel and branding
Design Separations for Screen Printing
Color Separation in Illustrator and Photoshop
Futuristic Innovative Graphics 2017 - 2022
Graphic Designer
Illustrating and Designing for T-shirts, print, and web.
Logo Design
File Correction and Recreation
Color Separation in Illustrator, Photoshop, and CorelDraw
Output Simulated Process jobs in Photoshop
Creating Ads, Promotional Items, and Social Media Posts
Creating Online Stores through Wordpress and Inksoft
Operations Manager
Working with clients and contractors to determine their
needs and the best way to meet them.
Assist employees with quoting, research, and job details
for more in depth jobs.
Problem solve for all departments (Screen printing, transfers,
embroidery, print media, and promotional items)
Taking Orders, Researching Apparel/Promo Items, and Quoting
Production Assistance
Manual Screen Printing, Assisting Auto Machine Printers,
Mixing Ink, Burning Screens, Packing Orders, Quality Check
Sprint Print 2015 - 2017
Graphic Designer
Designing and Typesetting Marketing Materials:
Logos, Business Stationery, Fliers, Menus,
Billboards, Postcards, Brochures
Creating Print Ready Files: Offset and Digital Printing
Scranton Made 2014 - 2018
Graphic Designer: Arts on the Square
Window Painter
Valley Country Club 2011 - 2015
Event Poster Designer & Chalkboard Artist: Daily Specials
Banquet and Restaurant Waitress
Revival Letterpress Internship, Scranton PA 2014
Job Setup, Printing, and Press Maintenance:
Challenge Proof Press, C & P Platen Press, New
Style, Hohner Proof Press, Kelsey, Show Cart
Make Ready: Ordered Supplies, Cut Paper, Mixed and
Matched Color, Redistributed Type
Business Management and Customer Communication
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Marketing Director - White Haven Chamber of Commerce
Independent Study
Christine Medley, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Studied printmaking and explored techniques
Developed B-Movie Print Series
John Kascht, Illustrator and Adjunct Professor
Advanced illustration and problem solving skills
Created a body of work inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins
Study Abroad Spring Break Trip
Studied art history, specifically Early 19th Century Art
Rome, Italy Spring 2013
London, England Spring 2012
RELEVANT SKILLS
Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver
Other Programs: CorelDRAW, Quark, Fusion Pro
Illustration: Traditional and Digital
Natural Leader
Great Interpersonal Communication Skills Within a Team
Work Efficiently and Deadline Oriented
Creative Problem Solver
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NDC Northeastern Design Collective - Board Member
Help organize events and attend board meetings.
AIGA Student Group - Director of Communications
Advertised events and information through social media and print.
CMYKlub - President 2013-2015
Organized meetings and developed club plans
Lead community service projects
Coordinated Scranton First Friday Exhibitions
American Advertising Federation
Member and Student Ambassador
Participated in AAF events including Award Shows,
Speakers, and Social Network Gatherings
Presented AAF news and encouraged membership in
the Marywood Art Community
Graphic Artists Guild
Zeta Omicron Art Honor Society
Completed various volunteer and fundraising activities
Designed and printed advertising material
AWARDS
AAF NEPA Student Regional Competition
SILVER Addy Award District II for Mantis Illustration - 2014
GOLD Addy Award for DANGER! Print - 2014
SILVER Addy Award for Mantis Illustration - 2014
SILVER Addy Award for Don’t Be a Chicken - 2014
SILVER Addy Award District II for Stay Hungry - 2013
SILVER Addy Award for Stay Hungry - 2013