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career status
Graphic Designer for Broad Arrow, a Hagerty Company.
My responsibilities for Broad Arrow span across the company's different branches for Auctions, Private Sales, and Capital (financing). I am the lead print designer in charge of catalogs, print advertisements, signage, promotional materials, and corporate stationary among other things. Additionally, I assist with digital assets and photo processing. I have proudly been with Broad Arrow for over two years now.
design influences
I would describe my style as being modern and clean. Generally speaking, I favor design with conservative use of color and strong alignments. Some designers that influence my work and my growth as a designer would be Paula Scher for her typographic expression, Armin Hofmann for his thoughtful use of color and grid, and Sam Larson for his organic yet structured line work.
education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 2018-2022
BFA of Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Graphic & Interactive Design
Minor in Ceramics
Dean's List recipient for 8 consecutive semesters, graduated summa cum laude.
GPA: 3.87
Erie County Technical School | 2015-2018
NOCTI Certification in Art & Design for Business
National Technical Honor Society
GPA: 4.0
skills
Professional Skills
Trained in Adobe Software: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, After Effects, Premiere Pro
Strong organizational skills, file management, efficiency, and attention to detail. Often a leader by example.
Personal Skills
Excellent with time management and self-motivation. Strong belief in respect, patience, and work-life balance.
work experience
Graphic Designer | Broad Arrow, A Hagerty Company
May 2022 - Present | Detroit, MI
Designs catalogs, print advertisements, signage, promotional materials, and corporate stationary among other odd jobs. Assists in the creation of digital assets as well as photo processing.
Graphic Designer | NWPA Innovation Beehive Network
August 2021 - May 2022 | Edinboro, PA
Designs miscellaneous graphics for Edinboro University and a variety of Beehive clients including logos, flyers, motion graphics, and web assets.
Graphic Designer & Production Specialist | FASTSIGNS
May 2020 - August 2021 | Erie, PA
Designed signage, private event banners, and window graphics. Cut and weeded vinyl for signage and window graphics and assisted with installation of signage and wall graphics.
Student Information Designer | Edinboro University Athletic Department
September 2018 - April 2020 | Edinboro, PA
Designed program covers, edited athlete photographs, and designed web graphics.
leadership experience
Managing Director | Chimera XIX
September 2021 - April 2022 | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Managed a group of about 20 designers and photographers, managed communications between design teams, advisors, and print shop. Managed the publication's finances and presented proposals to be given grants for production. Contributed to the creation and dispersion of the publication.
awards
NWPA PRSA 2021 Niagara Gold Award in the Video News Release/Marketing Video Section - MyPI Explainer Video
AIGA Blue Ridge's Annual Flux Student Design Competition: 2021 Honorable Mention for Poster Design - Chimera XIX
NWPA PRSA 2022 Niagara Silver Award in the Branding/Re-Branding Section - Tandoori Hut Indian Cuisine
AIGA Blue Ridge's Annual Flux Student Design Competition: 2023 Finalist for Publication Design - Chimera XIX
certifications
ECSI First Aid, CPR, and AED Interactive Certification | 2021
OSHA 10-hour Workplace Safety Certification | 2016