I recently graduated cum laude from Pennsylvania Western University with a BFA in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Graphic and Interactive Design.
I have a passion for brand identity, specifically within the food/beverage industry as well as the corporate world. I strive to communicate a clear, effective message to a targeted audience. With one year of an Entrepreneurship major under my belt (before switching to design), I know the importance of having an identifiable brand and reaching the right customers. I love structure and organization, and this comes through in my work.
Some of my other skills include photography and videography, which I often incorporate into my design projects. I enjoy cooking and writing, interests that I hope will allow me to create a real cookbook one day.
Through my education at PennWest Edinboro, two internships, volunteer and work experiences, I have gained skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, type management, branding + logo design, and formal graphic design principles. Freelancing has allowed me to learn how to communicate with clients, manage my deadlines, and deliver a final project everyone is happy with.
View my resume and digital portfolio below!
awards
1st Place - Video Ad (Single) Category (College Cooking 101), Adflux Intercollegiate Advertising and Design Competition, 2023
2nd Place, 15th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Celebrate the Artist Scholarship and Exhibition Competition, 2024
Finalist (Brand Identity - The Hazy Owl), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2023
Finalist (Publication - Oodles of Noodles), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2022
Honorable Mention (Video & Motion Graphics - Principles of Graphic Design), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2022
1st Place & Team Leader, Grove City College Lean Launchpad Competition, 2020
1st Place - Video Ad (Single) Category (College Cooking 101), Adflux Intercollegiate Advertising and Design Competition, 2023
2nd Place, 15th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Celebrate the Artist Scholarship and Exhibition Competition, 2024
Finalist (Brand Identity - The Hazy Owl), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2023
Finalist (Publication - Oodles of Noodles), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2022
Honorable Mention (Video & Motion Graphics - Principles of Graphic Design), AIGA Flux Design Competition, 2022
1st Place & Team Leader, Grove City College Lean Launchpad Competition, 2020
group exhibitions
Celebrate The Artist, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA | March '24 - April '24
GAID Senior Show, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA | April '24 - May '24
All That Remains, (banner designs) Bruce Gallery (Baron-Forness Library), Edinboro, PA | April '24 - September '24
Celebrate The Artist, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA | March '24 - April '24
GAID Senior Show, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA | April '24 - May '24
All That Remains, (banner designs) Bruce Gallery (Baron-Forness Library), Edinboro, PA | April '24 - September '24
publications
The Pittsburgh That Stays Within You, by Sam Hazo, 2017 | I photographed the city of Pittsburgh for Sam Hazo's memoir, and approximately 20 of my images were published. You can buy the book here!
The Pittsburgh That Stays Within You, by Sam Hazo, 2017 | I photographed the city of Pittsburgh for Sam Hazo's memoir, and approximately 20 of my images were published. You can buy the book here!