Experience
DESIGNER & OWNER
Piper Harris Studio
Chicago, Illinois | August 2020 - present
A design studio specializing in captivating brand identities, powerful marketing strategies, and engaging social media campaigns
Managed client relations, oversaw studio marketing efforts, and handled daily business operations to ensure seamless functioning and client satisfaction
Developed compelling social media content and copy for brands such as Fenty Beauty’s social media pages resulting in over 11,200 impressions
Produced social media content and copy for brands such as Princess Polly, Fenty Beauty, Calvin Klein, and Merit Beauty to increase brand awareness resulting in over 10,000 impressions
Created and executed a highly successful TikTok advertising campaign, garnering 1.4 million views and significantly increasing brand visibility and engagement
Produced compelling designs for notable clients, including All Saints Episcopal Church and Riders Share, effectively capturing their brand identities and messages
MARKETING ASSOCIATE & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Resonado Labs
Chicago, Illinois | December 2021 - May 2022
Collaborated on cross-functional marketing and design strategies for successful brand campaigns
Researched market and competitor trends, identifying strengths and weaknesses for informed decision-making
Created and maintained digital content on the company website
Assisted in organizing and overseeing video productions and promotional photo shoots.
Planned and designed full-color catalogs in close collaboration with a commercial printer while ensuring final files meet production standards
Produced comprehensive marketing and advertising assets targeting investors, companies, and the public to elevate brand visibility and promote its success
Developed and shared mood boards for design inspiration and to communicate creative direction to the team
GRAPHIC DESIGN & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
Totally Social- Social Media Marketing Agency
New York, New York | March 2021 - June 2021
Collaborated with four clients to devise and execute personalized social media strategies, resulting in substantial page growth and increased online visibility
Established and implemented detailed weekly social media plans for all clients
Performed comprehensive competitive analyses for each client, evaluating advantages and areas of improvement to develop brand enhancement strategies that delivered impactful results.
Designed and curated daily social media content, designing four assets and crafting accompanying copy for each client, ensuring consistent engagement and presence across platforms
Redesigned Totally Social’s brand to reinforce the agency’s focus on fashion and lifestyle, resulting in 1,000 new followers and boosting overall engagement
COLLEGE AMBASSADOR
Adobe
East Lansing, Michigan | August 2019 - September 2020
Created a marketing plan to carry out initiatives for events aimed at increasing digital literacy and increase proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite software for over 250 students, 20 clubs, and 5 professors
Shared best practices with students for integrating other Adobe products into daily life resulting in over 350 student activations
Organized and executed 4+ workshops and events to help teach others about Adobe Creative Cloud
Promoted Adobe software through content creation, marketing, and social media advertising to increase student body interest and grow brand awareness
Skills
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Creative Strategy, Typography, Print, Color Theory, Layout and Design, Logo Design, Vector Illustration, Design Trends Research, Attention to Detail, Brainstorming
TECHNICAL
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere, HTML, Google Drive, Square Space, Word Press, PowerPoint, Word, Keynote, Salesforce
MARKETING
Project Management, Brand Structure, Client Relations, Campaign Management, Personal Branding, Brand Guidelines, Market Trend Research, Competitor Research, Data Analysis
SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS & STRATEGY
Content Strategy, Campaign Creation, Viral Potential, Brand Marketing, Trend Monitoring, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy
Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Communication Arts and Sciences
August 2017-July 2021
Major: Bachelor of Arts, Creative Advertising | 3.4
Minor: Graphic Design, Concentration in Art | 4.0
Dean’s List Honors: Fall 2018, Spring 2021