Designer. Educator.
As an educator, I create inclusive environments that make learning comfortable, accessible and culturally responsive.
As a designer, I create digital and print experiences that delight and convert.
Design Experience.
Creative Director
MGS Global Group | 2019- Present
- Utilize the latest client marketing research to ensure messaging, content strategy and positioning of the brand increasing client acquisition
- Design wireframes and user flows for MGS Global Group websites increasing conversion and brand awareness
- Collaborate with design and development teams across multiple time zones to successfully implement design iterations
- Create and implement reusable design patterns and systems ensuring brand design standards are met across multiple sites and design teams
Principal & Founder
VOZ Branding, LLC | 2015- Present
- Specialize in assisting service-based businesses to create compelling digital experiences that increased customer brand awareness
- Develop brand guidelines and design systems for clients to use in creating brand awareness and marketing assets making the brand tell a consistent story
- Develop written content for digital experiences that convert into new business for clients
Designer eLearning
Roundtable Learning | 2018- 2019
- Design digital learning experiences to enhance business performance using human-centered design and adult learning theory
- Create digital marketing content that positioned company as a thought leader in the eLearning industry
Designer
InterActive Group | 2013- 2015
- Design digital & environmental museum-based learning experiences driving visitor engagement
Teaching Experience.
Design Educator, Career & Technology
Warrensville Heights CSD | 2019- 2022
- CTE and Elective Department Chair- lead new teachers and be a liaison
between administration and teachers within the department - Develop & design a curriculum to enhance the technical skill attainment
of students - Create and nurture a culturally responsive environment for students
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design
Cuyahoga Community College | 2017- 2020
- Instruct college-level design classes: typography, design fundamentals, and information design
- Create a culturally responsive and safe learning environment for diverse students
- Participate and lead sessions in faculty professional development colloquiums
Soft Skills
Leadership
Collaboration
Communication
Project Management
Transparency
Teaching
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Explicit Instruction
Skills
UI Design
Design-Thinking Methodology
Brand Design & Strategy
Human-Centered Design
Art & Creative Direction
Research
Instructional Design
Tools
Adobe XD
Figma
Sketch
Zeplin
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
CMS
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Articulate Storyline
Articulate Rise
Education
Career & Technical Education, Masters
Kent State University
Visual Communication Design, BS
Ohio State University
UX Certificate
Springboard
Political Science and Economics, BA
Ohio State University