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Here you'll find my educational and professional experiences.

Winona State University | GPA 3.47

Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Bachelor of Arts – I-Design, integrated studies focus

Notable Electives
STAT 310 | 3.0 | Intermediate Statistics
DSCI 210 | 3.0 | Data Science
PSY 335 | 3.0 | Human Factors Psychology
PSY 369 | 3.0 | Cognitive Psychology
PSY 433 | 4.0 | Neuroscience
PSY 408 | 3.0 | Advanced Experimental Psychology

StartUp Winona State

Internship
Healthcare Team Lead
Winona, MN

Assisting local healthcare organizations with design and marketing needs while serving the Winona community. A strong focus on building professional networks and interdisciplinary team building, as well as fundraising and grant writing.

Advanced Experimental Psychology

Study Author
Winona, MN

Designed an experimental study to explore methods of increasing social support in a digital therapeutic setting. Read more here.

UXPA Member

The User Experience Professionals Association of Minnesota (UXPA-MN) is a community of user-centered advocates. We bring new concepts, techniques, and perspectives to our members and other UX practitioners through events, education, and professional networking.

UXPA Minnesota is a chapter of UXPA International, which offers its own, separate membership and "supports people who research, design, and evaluate the user experience (UX) of products and services." 

VRARA Member

The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) is a global industry association that strives to offer a connected local & global community of members through its initiatives such as the Industry Committees, Directory, Resources, and via local Chapters that hold local events. Chapters are run by a local Chapter President that helps coordinate events, case studies, promote member companies and connect and introduce members in the local community and across the globe.

Sign Here

Graphic Designer and Project Manager
Rochester, MN

Actualize client goals through effective design

Oversee details on an average of thirty projects simultaneously from brief to completion, including: brief development, research, direction, budget, product build out, vendor contracts, client interaction, and deadlines to ensure high satisfaction and timely delivery

Reinforce relationships with over one hundred unique clients from across various industries, providing product details and process education

09/2015 Assisted in rebrand of Sign Here, Inc.

09/2015 Designed layout and assets utilizing updated brand for Sign Here, Inc. website while collaborating with developers to execute code.

Periodically update website content as designated by the owner of Sign Here, Inc. using MLT Ignite content management system

Create and preflight production files for offset, wide format, vinyl plotter, direct print ADA system, and promotional item vendors

Operate and maintain direct print ADA system

National Fleet Graphics, LLC

Senior Graphic Designer
Dodge Center, MN

Create and modify new and existing artwork based on design brief from operations manager

Manage correspondence with clients, including all artwork proofs and test prints

Train new designers in production methods & manage art department workflow

Create production files for offset, wide format, vinyl plotter, and direct to garment print

Preflight artwork of junior designers prior to production

Paper & Graphics

Graphic Designer
Rochester, MN

Create and modify new and existing artwork based on design brief from senior designer

Manage correspondence with clients, including all artwork proofs and test prints

Create and preflight production files for offset printing process

Operate and maintain digital plate making machine

In-House Advertising and Consulting

Graphic Designer
Fargo, ND

Create captivating designs for client ad space

Develop visual samples and tools for sales team

Update and maintain website

Office administrative work