After four years intensely diving into a liberal arts college, followed by two years working at a marketing agency, I am thrilled about how crystal clear my passion for design is. I know that this is the field that somehow pulls together all my interests and makes me finally feel I can create great impact in this crazy world. I've been fortunate to take this refreshingly strong focus on design to my classes at Concordia. Studying with fellow students and soaking up the energy there has been such a treat. I look forward to taking this energy into my next role. Likewise, with over two years of experience, I'm aware of how client, coworker and general business relationships operate and how that impacts design work. This experience has been crucial in framing my school projects as I aim to solve realistic and relevant projects, and in studying with this perspective in mind, I know I will be a strong asset at whatever place I end up next!

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts at Carleton College, Northfield, MN graduation June 2015
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.8; Dean’s List; member of Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Off-Campus Studies in Italy with Religion and History Departments
Competitive Dancer on Semaphore Modern Dance Repertoire

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design + Digital Strategy at ArcStone, Minneapolis, MN; July 2015-Present
-Collaborate with marketing, design and tech team in client and internal creative campaigns, user experience upgrades and other digital strategy execution for clients like HealthPartners, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities and Summit IR
- Design marketing materials for both clients and internal efforts including websites, landing pages, ebooks, infographics, email templates and social media graphics
- Build brand assets such as logo and style guides for our blog, The Nerdy Nonprofit, and clients
- Research and write blog posts, ebooks and other digital copy, showcasing digital marketing trends and company culture to promote ArcStone, The Nerdy Nonprofit and clients. This includes maintaining and/or establishing the brand voice for each
- Serve as project manager of team to implement marketing strategy, website designs or technical enhancements for HealthPartners projects

Marketing & Design intern at Belle Noelle Events & Design, Minneapolis, MN; Summer 2014
- Planned client weddings; attending client meetings, overseeing wedding budgets, corresponding with venues and guiding creative efforts
- Updated copy and aesthetics on website, social media accounts and blog, establishing brand guidelines

Marketing & Design intern at Bellagala, St. Paul, MN, Fall 2013
- Created and promoted social media and blog imagery; produced Animoto videos
- Worked directly with clients and event planner at A’bulae Event Venue to coordinate events
- Incorporated SEO and Filemaker Pro analysis when writing on the latest wedding trends
- Corresponded with clients on a weekly basis, responsible for maintaining positive rapport

Resident Assistant, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, August 2012-June 2015
- Managed the needs of 50 residents, mentoring a wide variety of students and mediating conflict between residents
- Designed event fliers and promotional materials to attract students to events I planned
- Facilitated programs and discussions for residents based on diversity, community building and education, promoting them through campus-wide advertisements and budgeting finances for each event

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Community Involvement
- Art Buddies Mentor
- AIGA Emerging Designers Board Member
- Little Brothers Phone Buddy
- The Table Small Group Member
- Red Wing Dancers Founding Captain

Skills
- Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Proficient in WordPress
- Daily use of software such as Trello, Slack, Basecamp, MailChimp and Accelo
- Certified in Hubspot