Experience

 

Form Function Form

Journeyman Maker
Orlando, FL
October, 2025 — Present

  • Process custom orders into Shopify sales system, ensuring accurate specifications, timelines, and material requirements for each bespoke piece

  • Source and handpick premium leathers and hardware, inspecting hides for grain consistency, color matching, and structural integrity to meet design standards

  • Design and execute graphics for laser engraving using specialized software

  • Handcraft full-grain leather goods—including wallets, belts, bags, and accessories—using traditional saddle-stitching, edge-burnishing, and finishing techniques

  • Oversee daily shop operations, including inventory management, workspace organization, equipment maintenance, and coordination of custom project workflows

  • Collaborate directly with clients on custom designs, translating concepts into finished products while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail

 
 
 

Schoox Inc

Design Systems Designer, UI/UX
Remote
November, 2022 — September 2024

  • Developed a robust scalable design system with a small team for implementation by product designers

  • Researched existing patterns and design system libraries

  • Created and updated the design system library with graphics and detailed usage information

 
 
 

Orlando Rabbit Care and Adoptions

Board Member / Graphic Designer / Social Media Manager
Orlando, FL
May, 2018 — May 2022

  • Established social media accounts and a consistent graphic language for branded posts

  • Worked with other board members to create e-blasts and social media graphics, utilizing Canva to create reusable templates to ensure members without technical know-how could continue to post eye catching images to the feed

  • Created marketing materials, one-sheets, and large scale graphics, to promote rescue events and services

 
 
 

Intrepid Networks

Product Designer, UI/UX
Orlando, FL
February, 2017 — November, 2022

UI/UX

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather user requirements and translate them into intuitive and visually appealing designs

  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups using industry-standard design tools such as Sketch and Figma

  • Worked closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications ensuring a high level of visual fidelity

  • Iteratively refined designs based on feedback from stakeholders and users

  • Contributed to UI copywriting ensuring the copy was user-friendly and aligned with the overall design

Marketing

  • Created visually compelling marketing materials, including email blasts, social media graphics, one-sheets, and large scale tradeshow graphics, to promote company products and services

  • Produced high-quality digital assets such as infographics and presentations to support marketing initiatives

  • Implemented a consistent visual identity across all marketing collateral to strengthen brand recognition

 
 
 

BrandCo

Lead Designer / QA
Orlando, FL
January, 2013 — December, 2016

  • Headed up a team of 5+ designers refreshing individual real estate agent websites, ensuring high-quality production and reduction of errors to enhance efficiency and maintain design consistency

  • Took on clients with the most complex needs. Enhanced the effectiveness and visual appeal of their online presence by telling their stories with customized branding and engaging graphics, resulting in increased client engagement

  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines and delivering high-quality designs

  • Interfaced with cross functional teams to ensure smooth transition from mock-ups to functioning websites both on-time and within budget

  • Reviewed built sites for quality assurance

 
 

Orlando Weekly

Production Manager
Orlando, FL
August, 2011 — January, 2013

  • Bridged the production workflow with editorial and sales running up to press time ensuring efficient and timely completion of pre-press checks

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including editorial staff and sales to ensure smooth workflow throughout the weekly production process

  • Created advertisements for newsprint and web

  • Oversaw additional designers as needed

  • Designed collateral for special events

 
 

Photo Studio Assistant
Orlando, FL
July, 2009 — January, 2011

  • Designed props and built sets to specifications required by photoshoot parameters

  • Liaised with various individuals to research and scout locations that would fulfill requested criteria

  • Edited and retouched photos

  • Ensured image files were properly notated and backed-up

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

 
 

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Graphic Designer
Orlando, FL
September, 2007 — December, 2008

  • Designed page layouts for K–6 textbooks including full-color 2 page spreads for special sections

  • Oversaw vendor work for quality assurance

  • Researched and developed artwork for various layouts using publisher’s extensive graphics library

  • Oversaw photo shoots to ensure adherence to guidelines

 
 

Maricopa Community Colleges

Graphic Designer
Phoenix, AZ
July, 2005 — June, 2007

  • Developed print materials for various inter-college initiatives, special events, and educational departments 

  • Checked printer proofs and tracked jobs

  • Designed and coded HTML emails

  • Photographed special events

 

Education

Moore College of Art & Design

BFA, Graphic Design
January, 2002 — May, 2005

Temple University Japan

Graphic Design
June, 2004 – August, 2004
Summer design workshop in Tokyo, Japan

Art Institute of Philadelphia

AA, Graphic Design
May, 1999 – December, 2001