Experience
Designer II | Sierra Nevada Corporation — Mar 2026 – Present
Created professional visual assets, graphics, and presentation materials
Translated complex technical information into clear and visually appealing formats
Supported proposal development, product documentation, and internal communications
Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Contributed to digital transformation initiatives through creative and technical design solutions
Maintained brand consistency across all visual deliverables
Designer IV | T-Mobile — Jul 2025 – Jan 2026
Designed web, social, marketing, and merchandising creative for mid-to-high complexity projects that meets brief requirements, including quick-turn creative requests
Abided by team processes and guidelines, including file naming, folder maintenance, and handoff
Displayed strong ownership of projects from conception to completion
Utilized Figma and Adobe Creative Suite tools, including Experience Manager and Photoshop, to create visually appealing designs
Collaborated and brainstormed creative exploration with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts and content strategy
Freelance Graphic Designer — Jul 2009 – Present
Created engaging visual content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement and brand consistency
Designed packaging for physical media including CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, and custom boxes
Developed eye-catching flyer designs for promotions, events, and product launches
Collaborated with clients and teams to translate concepts into clear, visually compelling designs
Senior Graphic Designer | Defense Acquisition University — Aug 2016 – Jul 2025
Led design and web development for Defense Acquisition Magazine and Research Journal
Directed team meetings and trained staff in web and design tools
Produced interactive digital content, transforming print materials for online distribution
Enhanced digital engagement through strategic social media management
Developed PowerPoint presentations for DAU staff
Principal Consultant | Suntiva / Booz Allen Hamilton — Feb 2014 – Jul 2016
Delivered graphic design and branding for Air Force and Army initiatives
Supported strategic communications, website launches, and social media rollouts
Developed visual training materials, PowerPoint presentations, and process documentation for Air Force Civil Engineering
Created proposals, cover art, PowerPoint presentations and internal media for Suntiva
Administrative & Design Support | Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. — Nov 2009 – Feb 2014
Managed payroll operations and designed internal SharePoint sites
Produced digital and print materials for Gates Foundation and State Department contracts
Graphic Artist | William H. Gordon Associates — May 2006 – Apr 2008
Designed 3D architectural visuals and marketing materials
Built and maintained websites using HTML and Flash
Skills
Design & Creative:
Graphic, Web, Logo, Product, Ad, and Interactive Design · Responsive & Accessible (508) Design · Infographics · E-learning Content ·
Package Design
Digital Media:
Video Editing & Motion Graphics ·
Content Creation & Curation ·
Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Strategy & Marketing:
Digital Strategy · Campaign Planning & Execution · Content & Email Marketing · Social Media · Management ·
Ability to Meet Deadlines
Design Tools:
Design Projects · Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign) · Adobe Experience Manager · Figma · HTML · Agile Workflows · AI Prompting · Drupal · Google Docs · Google Sheets · Microsoft Word · Microsoft Excel · Braze
Awards
dotCOMM Gold Award
For online publication excellence for Defense Acquisition Magazine, March-April 2025
July, 2025
dotComm Platinum Award
For excellence as an online publication for Defense Acquisition Magazine, January-February 2022 issue.
July 2022
Hermes Creative Platinum Award
For the November-December 2021 issue of Defense Acquisition Magazine for design, and for the January-February 2022 issue for overall magazine quality.
April 2022