EDUCATION


BFA Communication Arts - 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University

BFA Craft/Material Studies - 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University

INTERSHIPS


GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP
James River Stone & Tile Art
2010

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP
The Design Group
2010

GLASS PAINTING STUDIO APPRENTICE
Millard Studio
2005

GLASS PAINTING STUDIO APPRENTICE
Millard Studio
2004

GLASS PAINTING STUDIO APPRENTICE
Brooklyn Stained Glass Conservation Center
2003

GLASS CASTING ASSISTANT
Studio of Kent Ipsen
2001

CONSERVATION STUDIO APPRENTICE
E. S. Taylor Stained Glass Conservation Studio
2001- 2002

EXPERIENCE


SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EverFi
2017 - current

IN-HOUSE DESIGNER
Xenophon Strategies
2015 – 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Hopkins Brothers LP&D
2010 – present

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Freelance
2011 – present

CREATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATE
804RVA
2011 - 2013

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
804RVA Lighthouse Labs Project
2012

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
James River Stone & Tile Art
2011 – 2012

STAINED GLASS ARTIST
Freelance
2005 – 2006

GLASS PAINTING TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Penland School of Crafts
2003

CONSERVATION STUDIO ASSISTANT
E. S. Taylor Stained Glass Conservation Studio
2002 – 2005

STAINED GLASS STUDIO ASSISTANT
Vetrate Artistiche Toscane
2002

STAINED GLASS RESTORATION


Before I began a career as a graphic designer, I spent years training as a stained glass restoration and painting apprentice. I worked with master craftsman to cultivate my skills in drawing, pattern making, glazing and glass painting. This period has had a significant impact on my work ethic and career as a designer.