About me
I still have stacks and stacks of comics from when I was a kid. Drawing the characters eventually turned into one of my favorite things.
A true design geek can appreciate 90s VHS tape design. Were the designers from different brands in cahoots? Why did cassette tapes also mimic this aesthetic? We will never know.
What would life be without being a trekkie? Yes, I do read the Star Trek Technical Manual from time to time. I'll admit it.
I grew up with this SADE album playing in my house a lot. I love this band (its not 1 person) and discovering them led to my love of music.
My knowledge of internet memes is unparalleled. Since this meme is used to convey anger I'll list things I don't like: Not having headphones, weak coffee, and the Boston Celtics (Go Lakers).
2001: A Space Odyssey is one of my favorite films. I recently got the chance to visit an art installation that was a reproduction of a set design from the movie.
E X P E R I E N C E
Universal Music Group / Havas Media - Los Angeles, CA
Senior Designer October 2018 - Present
Performs cross-functionally with a user centered & data driven approach to build innovative
product designs for worldwide campaigns across multiple channels.
Utilizes design-thinking throughout campaign lifecycle to amplify ad campaigns for UMG
scope of artists including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kanye West & The Weeknd.
Establishes new project management processes & identifies new growth opportunities for design team and global consumer marketing unit.
Drafts personas, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile apps.
Plans, captures & edits original visual content for worldwide ad campaigns.
Builds on spec deliverables within time requirements for UMG internal and external clients.
Streamlines lifecycle of team projects, assignments, & communication with international clients.
Sisters Network Central Virginia - Richmond, VA
Freelance Creative August 2012 - September 2018
Led & managed digital campaign fundraising to exceed $30k goal.
Captured & edited original photo & video content for local outreach events.
Established visual design & project management best practices. .
RARE Art Labs, LLC - Richmond, VA
Creative June 2018 - September 2018
Photographed & edited content along with developing copy for campaign storytelling.
Refined user flows and created user interface solutions for the RARE cryptocurrency app.
Established visual branding identity & provided social media content strategies.
Entercom Communications - Richmond, VA
Creative Content Producer May 2018 - September 2018
Captured & edited original visual content for signed recording artists & on - air talent
for XL102, FOX Sports 910, BIG 98.5 radio stations.
Combs Enterprises - New York, NY
UX Design Intern June 2015 - August 2015
Created personas, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile apps
across internal business units including Revolt TV & Ciroc.
Collaborated cross-functionally to determine UX project goals and scope.
Planned & captured original photo content published to Combsenterprises.com.
F O R M E R R O L E S
Daparak Inc. - Chesapeake, VA
Freelance Web Content Manager March 2014 - October 2017
The Breeden Company - Virginia Beach, VA
Marketing Manager March 2012 - October 2013
Dominion Enterprises - Norfolk, VA
SEO Copywriter/Internet Marketing Coordinator May 2009 - December 2011
E D U C A T I O N
V C U B r a n d c e n t e r
Master of Science in Business
Experience Design
O l d D o m i n i o n U n i v e r s i t y
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
T O O L S
Illustrator
After Effects
Photoshop
Lightroom
Indesign
Keynote
Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
Invision
Figma
Sketch
Blender
S K I L L S
User Experience Design
User Interface Design
Information Architecture
Interaction Design
Visual Design
User Research
Prototyping
A/B Testing
Wireframing
Storyboarding
User Flows