Resume
Work Experience
Education
Leadership and Awards
Community Involvement
References
Professional Statement
I’m a branding and interaction designer with a strong foundation in brand identity and visual systems. I’m passionate about creating cohesive design languages that bridge brand integrity with intuitive user experiences. I have experience in developing scalable UI components, typography systems, and color frameworks that empower teams to build consistent, accessible digital products.
Intern at Digital Minerva June 2025 - Present
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Produced digital assets for web and mobile platforms supporting multiple client projects across diverse industries, such as restaurants, construction, and technology companies.
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Enforced brand consistency across web projects and spearheaded website content updates, new page creation, and visual quality assurance.
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Led a logo design project for a technology company, delivering a full brand identity package including multiple logo variations and a platform-optimized file format.
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Assisted in planning and executing social media campaigns for small business clients.
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Conducted in-person client meetings to present design concepts and maintained professional, timely communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Freelance Graphic Designer 2022 - Present
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Developed full branding packages including logos, color palettes, typography systems, and style guides for Crofton Elementary School.
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Architected wireframes, brand kits, and interactive prototypes in Figma for Cross Keys Equine Therapy, delivering a full brand identity from discovery to handoff.
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Crafted a cohesive logo system for the LIFE Program, Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
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Designed and delivered a promotional brochure and rack card for Brothers Brewery, Downtown Harrisonburg, VA.
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Produced exhibition posters, scavenger games, and video content for the Lisanby Museum at James Madison University.
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Conceptualized and executed five large-scale murals at Arundel High School and Crofton Middle School, spanning both interior and exterior walls.
Exhibit and Social Media Intern Jan - Dec 2024
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Created and managed social media content for the Madison Art Collection, promoting exhibitions and collection highlights to campus and community audiences.
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Designed exhibition marketing materials, including promotional graphics, signage, and print collateral to support gallery programming.
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Assisted with artwork accessioning, including cataloging, condition reporting, and documentation of new acquisitions for the permanent collection.
Intern at BLK ANKR Originals LCC Seasonal 2020 - 23
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Ideated and executed original designs for marketing campaigns targeting sports teams, local businesses, and community events.
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Reconstructed client-provided raster artwork as scalable vector files in Adobe Illustrator, preserving all key design elements.
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Generated print-ready film files for screen printing using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Iterated on design concepts from hand-drawn sketches through to polished, client-approved digital assets.
B.A. in Media Arts and Design, Interactive Design
James Madison University | Summa Cum Laude with Honors Distinction | Minors in Art History and Honor Studies
Phi Beta Kappa - Academic Honor Society Est. 1776
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Inducted into the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, recognizing exceptional achievement in the liberal arts and sciences.
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Selection based on outstanding academic performance, intellectual breadth, and demonstrated commitment to rigorous liberal arts education at James Madison University.
Kappa Pi - International Honorary Art Fraternity
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Collaborated with fellow members to plan and execute programming connecting students with professional artists, galleries, and local organizations.
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Participated in community service initiatives, outreach events, and artist talks to foster artistic and academic growth within the JMU creative community.
SMAD Student Award - Academic Excellence in Interactive Design
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Recognized by faculty and the School of Media Arts and Design for consistent academic rigor, creative problem-solving, and exemplary project work throughout the program.
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Achieved the highest GPA in the Interactive Design concentration for the graduating class of 2026.
Madison Art History Student Association - Member
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Contributed to a campus community that fosters critical thinking about visual culture, historical context, and the evolving role of art in society.
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Engaged with peers and faculty through lectures, events, and discussions centered on art history, directly complementing an academic minor in the field.
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Attended gallery talks and cultural programming that deepened connections between design practice and art historical knowledge.
JMU Women's Water Polo - Team Member
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Competed on the JMU Women's Water Polo team for three seasons, balancing a rigorous athletic schedule with a full-time academic course load and active freelance design work.
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Developed strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills through daily practices, travel, and competitive play.
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Contributed to a program culture of discipline and collaboration, maintaining academic eligibility through consistent high performance.
JMU Club Swim - Member
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Participated in JMU's competitive club swim program, contributing to a collaborative team environment while maintaining academic and professional commitments.
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Represented the club at intercollegiate meets and maintained consistent training alongside a full course load and freelance design projects.
Shelly Hokanson
Professor
James Madison University
815-557-5262
Adrienne Hooker
Associate Professor
James Madison University
540-208-8688
Skills
Illustrator
Creating scalable vector graphics, icons, logos, and illustrations for both print and digital use.
Claude Code
Leveraging AI-assisted coding to rapidly prototype, debug, and build functional design driven web experiences.
Photoshop
Editing and compositing raster images, crafting visual assets, and producing high fidelity mockups and graphics.
Replit
Collaboratively writing and deploying code in browser to quickly test and iterate on interactive design concepts
InDesign
Designing polished layouts for editorial, print, and multi-page digital documents with precise typographic control.
Figma
Designing, prototyping, and collaborating on user interfaces with a modern, cloud based, team-friendly workflow