A DEdicated & Enthusiastic Go-getter, undefined by one skill set.

EDUCATION

Clemson University- Clemson, SC
M.S. Packaging Science
       •  President’s List: Spring 2017

Clemson University- Clemson, SC
B.S. Major: Graphic Communications
Minor: Packaging Science
       •  President’s List: Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016
       •  Dean's List: Fall 2012, Fall 2013

Lorenzo De' Medici-Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Program
Credited through Marist College, NY
       •  Dean's List: Spring 2014

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
& LANGUAGES 

Adobe Creative Suites (CS6 & CC) - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Bridge, Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint

3D Rendering & Packaging - Strata XC, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, CapePack, ic3D Creative Edge Software

Web Coding- CSS & HTML

Languages - English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Beginner)

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Clemson Sonoco Institute - Clemson, SC
Graduate Assistant
      •  Create and organize on campus packaging and graphic competitions for Clemson Students
      •  Consult companies to re-innovate and redesign current packages and logos
     •   Utilize VR software, Adobe CC, SolidWorks, and ic3D software to create products in virtual reality for consumer and business studies
     •  Represent Clemson and The Clemson Sonoco Institute at packaging/graphic trade shows and design competitions

Apperson - Charlotte, NC
Graphic Designer, Brand Manager/Marketer
      •  Created company brand guidelines, marketing collateral, and logo designs
      •  Assisted in the design of innovative mailing campaigns
     •   Maintained and created web pages on Apperson.com and other landing pages using HTML and CSS

Classic - Charlotte, NC
Sales & Marketing Intern
      •  Solved promotional signage issues that occurred within the Lowe’s Hardware corporate headquarters
      •  Created internal marketing campaign tools for Classic using Adobe Creative Suite
     •   Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through the post-production stage

Packaging Corporation of America- Mooresville, NC
Graphic & Structural Design Intern
     •   Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Strata XC to create corrugated display structures and concepts
     •  Assessed graphic communication strength of signage and displays using 3M’s Visual Eye Tracking System
     •   Pitched innovative display concepts to external committees to gain bids

Jan 2017 - Current
 

Jan 2016 - April 2017

May 2012-Aug 2012

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

Unrelated Work experience

Calhoun Corners - Clemson, NC - Server
Kaplan Test Prep - Clemson, SC
Student Brand Ambassador
     •  Promotes and markets Kaplan test-prep materials and courses to undergraduates, non-traditional students, and graduates through events and social media marketing. 
     •   Speaks at various organizational club meetings to promote test-prep materials

Sun-Up Cafe - Mooresville, NC - Server

Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse - Davidson, NC- Server

Mar 2017 - Current
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

May 2014 - Aug 2016

May 2013 - Jan 2015

Organizational involvement

Harvest Hope Food Bank - Volunteer Videographer

SEPA (Student Event Planners Association) - Member

GET (Graphic’s Fraternity) - Member

Greek IV (Greek Community Fellowship) - Member  

Chi Omega Women's Fraternity - External Campus Activities Chair (2014-Present)   

Central Spirit - Member 

Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

Aug 2015 - May 2016

Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

Aug 2012 - May 2016

Aug 2012 - Dec 2012