General info
Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
My goal as a graphic designer is simple: to convey my client’s message effectively and effortlessly by utilizing the timeless principles of design. My aim is to create work that is relevant both today and in the future.
One of my major strengths as a designer is my versatility. I am highly experienced in many different design mediums ranging from web to digital print, to screen-printing and letterpress. When working with a client, I bring my knowledge of all these different formats to the table. This ensures that my client’s message is communicated in the best possible way.
One of my major strengths as a designer is my versatility. I am highly experienced in many different design mediums ranging from web to digital print, to screen-printing and letterpress. When working with a client, I bring my knowledge of all these different formats to the table. This ensures that my client’s message is communicated in the best possible way.
Work Experience
Owner
Prismatic Studios
Prismatic Photography is a multidisciplinary creative studio with an emphasis in photography, branding, and design. Part of Prismatic Studios is Prismatic Photography, a high-end photography company specializing photojournalistic wedding and engagement photography in the DC Metro area.
As a small business owner, I also have greatly increased my experience and knowledge in the areas of marketing, advertising, as well as branding.
As a small business owner, I also have greatly increased my experience and knowledge in the areas of marketing, advertising, as well as branding.
Graphic Designer, Production Assistant
Signs One Hour
Duties include but not limited too: working with clients to develop logos and brand identity for signage and vehicle graphics; work with the Adobe Creative Suite as well as sign industry software to create graphics that meet the clients needs; fabricate rigid signs; apply graphics and lettering to vehicle and other surfaces.
Graphic Designer
Primary graphic designer for all printed materials including logos, letterhead, posters, t-shirts, brochures.
Volunteer design work.
Designed a page for a calender sold to raise money for Pyramid Atlantic.
Jr. Database Analyst
Technical support, payroll system. Special systems and human resources projects, including design work for internal publications.
Line cook, pastry chef
Poste, top ranked DC restaurant.
Breakfast and dinner service, savory and pastry. Worked a variety of positions, all emphasizing the highest level of quality and attention to detail.
Education
Graphic Communications
The University of Maryland University College is a distance learning university located in Adelphi, Maryland.
Associate of Fine Art
A foundation fine arts school with an emphasis on classic art and design principles with the goal of developing a scholarship worthy portfolio for transferring to the nations top art schools.
Professional Culinary Arts Certificate
Professional Organizations
Student member since 2010.
Technical Skills
Technical Skills and Training
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. Well versed in Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems. Well versed and trained in screenprinting and letterpress techniques. Also knowledgeable in sign industry software such as FlexiSign and Omega Composer.