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EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES
SKILLS

Pace University    New York, NY

B.A., Computer Science & Digital Design  •  DEC 2017

 

 

Coach    New York, NY

Graphic Designer  •  OCT 2021 - PRESENT

Ensuring brand-aligned visual guidelines for global stores, built using Adobe Suite. Championing the latest VM initiatives by amplifying and optimizing through clean design. Utilizing directives from cross-functional partners to incorporate campaign assets, editorialized shots and e-commerce imagery to establish cohesion within guidelines. Collaborating in Microsoft Office to uphold standards and communications while building showroom presentation decks. Supporting team by assisting during showroom installation, familiarizing myself with product assortment and VM principles. Leveraged retouching practices for VM partners.

Editorialist    New York, NY

Digital Designer  •  FEB 2020 - SEPT 2021

Collaborated with content writers and branded content specialists to create articulate web stories using WordPress and Elementor to market luxury goods. Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge to format imagery and experiment with design templates for social platforms. Created animated content for Instagram stories.

Designer MAY 2019 - FEB 2020

Worked with Editor-in-Chief and supporting staff to execute timely digital issues. Contributed with visual ideas and created spreads using provided assets. Helped transition issue pages to digital web stories, as well as transitioned site into its next phase of exclusively digital content.

Compass    New York, NY

Freelance Email Manager  •  AUG 2018 - MAY 2019

Gathered submissions from agents nationwide of listings to feature in Compass’ daily newsletter written by the company’s President. Worked extensively with Google Spreadsheets and Google Forms.

Freelance Graphic Designer OCT 2018 - DEC 2018

Worked with agents and project managers on a variety of Compass branded design projects. Expanded use of Adobe InDesign & Adobe Illustrator for projects focusing on business cards, custom imagery for holiday cards and property trifolds.

 

Wilhelmina Models    New York, NY

Men’s Division Photography Intern  •  SEPT 2017 - MAY 2018

Photographed, edited and distributed images of models to clients and agents. Maintained relationships with photographers, brands and international agencies to ensure the exchange of material for model portfolios and the company brand. Assisted during NYFW with show package.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America    New York, NY

Digital Communications Intern  •  JAN 2017 - JUNE 2017

 

NYLON Magzine    New York, NY

Digital Design Intern  •  SEPT 2016 - DEC 2016

 

Music & Memory    New York, NY

Intern  •  FEB 2016 - AUG 2016

 

 

Greenpoint Community Kitchen    New York, NY

Volunteer  •  JAN 2025 - PRESENT

Cultivating a safe and welcoming space for people of varied backgrounds. Maintaining cleanliness and organization for patrons and fellow volunteers. Building communication skills in a fast-paced environment, partnering with front-of-house with kitchen volunteers to ensure teamwork and timely updates. Learning about food distribution and reduction of food waste.

WPUB Radio    New York, NY

On Air Host  •  SEPT 2015 - DEC 2016

Operated radio equipment to produce multiple shows. Researched weekly highlights and crafted weekly poster designs. Advertised the station and shows using social media.

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, iWork

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