Education
Fontbonne University
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Applied Design, May 2016 - Summa Cum Laude
Experience
Graphic Designer, Archdiocese of St. Louis - 2020-present
In the summer of 2020 my role was expanded to lead graphic designer for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in addition to continuing my job as designer for the St. Louis Review. My duties include, but are not limited to: developing advertisements and campaigns for the archdiocese; creating logos for various offices and campaigns; generating promotional materials for the archdiocese and other agencies/offices within it; managing consistent branding across all archdiocesan offices and agencies.
Designer, St. Louis Review - 2016-present
I am currently working full-time as the designer and visual journalist for the St. Louis Review, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In addition to my duties of designing the layout of the paper and creating supporting illustrations and graphics, I have additional responsibilities of helping manage the social media accounts for the Review.
Freelance - Personal Branding, Jim Bruno Photography - 2018
Created personal branding for a local photographer.
Freelance Designer, Life Institute, Ireland - 2016-17
Developed social media graphics/branding for the Life Institute in Ireland.
Visual Media Intern, Archdiocese of St. Louis Communications Dept. - 2015
During my internship opportunity with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, I produced logos for various offices within the archdiocese, as well as many flyers, brochures and advertisements.
Qualifications
Highly organized and creative
Great professionalism, dedication to social commitment
Very comfortable working under pressure and strict deadlines
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite programs
Expert in Microsoft Office / Office 365
Expert in Canva
Highly punctual and loyal, great team player
Adapts quickly to change
Awards
Third place ‘graphic artist/designer of the year’ award - June 2024
Third place award won at the Catholic Press Association awards ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia
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Honorable Mention ‘Best use of Graphics - Best Original Illustration’: “Witnesses to the Kingdom” - June 2023, Catholic Media Association awards
Third Place ‘Best use of Graphics - Art or graphics’ Award: “Why the Assumption Matters” - June 2023, Catholic Media Association awards
Honorable mention ‘Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year’ Award - June 2021
Honorable mention awarded at the Catholic Media Association awards ceremony
Third place ‘Best Use of Graphics - Best Original Illustration’: “Give thanks, not wrath” - June 2019, Catholic Media Association awards
Honorable mention ‘Graphic artist/Designer of the year’ Award - June 2019
Honorable mention awarded at the Catholic Press Association awards ceremony in St. Petersburg, Florida
Third place ‘graphic artist/designer of the year’ award - June 2018
Third place award won at the Catholic Press Association awards ceremony in Green Bay, Wisconsin
First place ‘graphic artist/designer of the year’ award - June 2017
First place award won at the Catholic Press Association awards ceremony in Quebec, Canada