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Get to Know Me

I’m passionate about creating designs that look good and truly connect with people. I love turning ideas into visuals that tell a clear, meaningful story. To me, design is more than aesthetics — it’s communication with purpose. Every color, layout, and type choice shapes how something feels and how it’s understood, turning design into a conversation rather than just decoration.

My Experience

  1. 2021 - 2023

    Wayne State University

    At Wayne State University in Detroit, I created graphics, signage, and promotional materials for campus housing. My designs helped the housing team connect with students through clear visuals that highlighted the benefits of living on campus.

  2. 2024 - 2025

    Marvelous Promotions

    At Marvelous Promotions, I refreshed the company’s visual identity and built a new website to match. I also designed a custom promotional box for 100 clients, updating and vectorizing each logo for embroidery and heat seal applications.

  3. 2025

    LPD Music

    At LPD Music International in Detroit, I designed catalogs, e-blasts, and digital assets for brands like Danelectro, Aria, and Twisted Wood. I also led marketing strategy and visual development for campaigns that supported dealers, promotions, and product launches.

  4. 2020 - Present

    Freelance

    Through my freelance work, I’ve collaborated with local businesses and creatives on branding, websites, and print design. Each project is an opportunity to explore new ideas and help clients express their vision with clarity and style.

  5. 2023 - 2024

    MJR Theatres

    At MJR Corporate in Bloomfield Hills, I developed weekly creative assets for movie merchandise campaigns. My work included social media graphics, print ads, and in-store displays, all crafted to maintain a consistent visual identity for each film.

Education

  1. 2020 - 2024

    Wayne State University

    Bachelors of Fine Arts & Graphic Design

  2. June 2024

    Hubspot

    Growth-Driven Design Certificate

  3. June 2024

    Hubspot

    Inbound Marketing Certificate

My Process

My Design Ingredients

Web Design

  • Elementor
  • Readymag
  • Shopify
  • Square
  • Framer
  • Webflow
  • WordPress
  • Hostinger
  • Figma
  • Wix
  • Squarespace

Adobe

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • Substance Painter
  • Lightroom
  • Acrobat

My Process

  1. 01

    Discover

    I begin by understanding the problem, the audience, and the goals that guide every creative decision.

  2. 02

    Conceptualize

    Ideas take shape through research, experimentation, and a focus on clear visual communication.

  3. 03

    Design

    Concepts become tangible through layout, typography, and structure that serve both form and function.

  4. 04

    Refine & Delivery

    Each project is polished through feedback and detail, resulting in purposeful and cohesive work.

Kind Words

100

client logos prepared for a custom outreach kit

4+

years across brand, web, print, and campaign work

Metro Detroit

local roots with campus, retail, and community teams

My Clients

  • Wayne State University
  • Marcus Market
  • LPD Music
  • Marvelous Promotions
  • Life After Whipple
  • MJR Theatres

When I’m Off the Clock

CAT

I like relaxing with my cat Marcy.

PLAYING GUITAR

I like to play guitar and perform on stage.

GIRLFRIEND

I like spending time with my girlfriend.

FRIENDS HANGING OUT

I like to catch up with close friends.

THRIFT STORE MIRROR

I like to go thrifting and buy weird clothes.