About Me

Doing art sessions with my mother and overcoming academic struggles, I have turned my passion for design into a career. Now, I specialize in illustrating, branding, and packaging design. From a young age, I had a deep love for art, which ultimately guided me toward a career in graphic design. I was diagnosed with a learning disability early on, and I struggled with STEM subjects in school, but art was the only subject I did not feel ​​lagging behind. I was exposed to art by doing art with my mother and was called my mom's “mini-me.” My mom told me she wanted to do graphic design, but was talked out of it by her academic counselors. I lost my mother due to cancer at 14 years old, and in her memory, I am living out her dream as a graphic designer. I’m particularly drawn to packaging and branding since it incorporates the challenge of balancing trendy visual appeal by using bold and distinctive designs. In my free time, I love to crochet, using intricate patterns and textures that often inspire my design projects, seamlessly blending artistry and functionality in unexpected ways. I earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Graphic Design from Johnson County Community College, where I was an active member of the Graphic Design Club.

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Resume

Software Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Canva, Microsoft Office, and Monday.com

Key Skills

Layout and composition skills, creativity and innovation, visual communication, typography, understanding of UX/UI principles, understanding of using a grid system, and digital printing

Education

Associate of Applied Science, in Graphic Design 2025 Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Work Experience

Square Peg Marketing and Branding, Kansas City, MO

Graphic Design Intern  — September 2025 - December 2025

  • Created social media graphics and email designs for a wide range of clients, ensuring each piece aligned with brand guidelines.

  • Designed print materials, including a door hanger and a poster, exploring multiple layout options and preparing clean, production-ready files

  • Developed visual concepts and layout variations to support ongoing marketing initiatives across both digital and print channels.

  • Took in feedback from clients and the internal design and marketing team, communicating revisions clearly and refining designs to meet expectations

Demdaco, Leawood, KS

Graphic Design Intern  — May 2025 - August 2025

  • Assisted in packaging design for baby products distributed to retailers, including TJ Maxx, ensuring alignment with brand standards and retail requirements.

  • Created precise dielines for product packaging, supporting efficient production and high-quality output.

  • Developed and presented design concepts, actively participating in team critiques to refine and enhance final deliverables.

  • Contributed creatively to a holiday marketing project by voice acting in Santa’s Kindness and designing props, including puppets, illustrations, and painted elements.

Francesca’s, Leawood, KS

Key holder — April 2024 - January 2025

  • Managed store opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth transitions at the start and end of each day

  • Handled cash register counting and balanced daily transactions to ensure accuracy.

  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring it was presentable for customers at all times

  • Provided leadership by guiding and motivating team members to achieve store goals and maintain high customer service standards

Anthropologie, Leawood, KS

Display Assistant — June 2023 - August 2023

  • Blended and matched different paints to achieve precise colors and finishes for a variety of projects

  • Applied spackle to fill holes and surface imperfections, then performed detailed sanding to create a smooth, paint-ready finish

  • Used an X-Acto knife to precisely cut intricate 3D shapes from materials like foam, cardboard, and plastic for artistic displays and creative projects

  • Assisted in creating visually striking window displays that aligned with corporate branding guidelines and met project objectives and deadlines

Anthropologie, Leawood, KS

Sale Associate — June 2022 - December 2022

  • Operated the cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately and quickly

  • Assisted customers in the fitting rooms, providing personalized service and ensuring a positive shopping experience

  • Maintained respectful and professional communication with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations and excellent customer service