PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

UX/UI & User-Centered Design

• Wireframing & Prototyping

• Interaction Design

• Information Architecture

• User Research & Testing

• User Empathy & Advocacy

• Accessibility Standards

• Design Systems

• Human-Centered Design

 

Visual Design & Branding

• Visual & Graphic Design

• Branding & Identity

• Visual Communication

• Storytelling & Presentation

 

Collaboration & Strategy

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Strategic Thinking

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Project Management

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

UX Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch

Design Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro

Other: Basic HTML/CSS, Magento/Magento 2

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UX/UI DESIGN PROJECTS

Springboard UX/UI Design Certification

Completed 700+ hours of UX/UI training focused on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and interface design across three digital product concepts.
• Subscription Tracker App - Designed an app to help users avoid forgotten charges by tracking recurring expenses. Conducted user interviews, mapped pain points, and built/tested prototypes with features like spending summaries and customizable alerts.

• Urban Composting App - Created a mobile tool to introduce composting to urban residents unfamiliar with the process. Conducted user interviews, organized content into simple steps, and tested wireframes to make composting easy to understand and start.

• Book Finder App - Built a solution for parents to discover age-appropriate books based on reading level and interest. Designed intuitive flows, applied filters, and prototyped a user-friendly interface to streamline the search process.

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EXPERIENCE​

Bourne Group | Mount Pleasant, SC

Senior Graphic Designer | UX/UI Lead Contributor

06/2021 – 10/2024

Led design, branding, and UX initiatives across signage systems, digital platforms, and branded environments for cruise and marine industries.

•  Designed 2D environmental graphics for Carnival Cruise Lines’ Space Cruisers™ program in collaboration with NASA and Kennedy Space Center, transforming the youth area into a space-themed experience that supported hands-on learning and brand storytelling.

•  Implemented a quality control process that reduced signage errors by 70%, minimizing waste, rework, and delays in sign production.

•  Spearheaded a full website refresh following a facility move—audited all pages, coordinated new video and photography assets, and edited homepage content in-house to improve accuracy, usability, and brand alignment.

•  Built and managed an online sign ordering system for Carnival’s fleet, organizing hundreds of fleetwide and ship-specific products with specs, pricing, and images to eliminate duplicate orders and enforce brand standards.

•  Led all aspects of the company’s participation in Cruise Ship Interiors Expo (2021–2023), coordinating registration, insurance, team travel, crate shipping, booth setup, and on-site logistics from setup to teardown.

•  Directed corporate video production for the company website, overseeing vendor collaboration and in-house editing to highlight production, installation, and design capabilities.

•  Created proposals to pitch signage refurbishment services for cruise ships, contributing to new business opportunities and client retention.

•  Standardized pre-production file setup procedures for 2D and 3D signage, improving production accuracy and reducing material errors.

•  Contributed to UX/UI improvements for internal and client-facing websites, assisting with content updates, user flows, and functionality enhancements.

•  Designed shipboard signage, wayfinding maps, and marketing collateral to enhance passenger navigation and ensure consistent branding across vessels.

•  Partnered with production teams to improve workflows, reduce rework, and align deliverables with material specs and project deadlines.

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TNG Worldwide | New Hudson, MI

Senior Graphic Designer

05/2010 – 02/2021 

Hired as a Senior Graphic Designer to develop brand identities, marketing materials, and packaging designs, lead creative direction for hospitality products, manage print production workflows, and collaborate with vendors and marketing teams to optimize design processes and enhance brand visibility across digital and retail platforms.

 •  Created branding, packaging, and marketing materials for retail and hospitality lines, with select products sold in TJ Maxx, Amazon, and in-store.
•  Designed standalone brand websites and assisted with updates and image uploads across multiple product lines, later consolidated into the main TNG Worldwide site to unify the digital presence.
•  Developed product catalogs, digital campaigns, and e-commerce assets to increase visibility and drive customer engagement.
•  Led visual content creation including product photography, retouching, and promotional graphics across digital and print. 

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Senior Graphic Designer - Hospitality Design Lead

09/2012 – 02/2021  

•  Led creative direction for custom hospitality products and packaging, transforming client brand identities into premium, market-ready physical assets.
•  Managed print production workflows, ensuring high-quality output, cost efficiency, and alignment with brand standards.
•  Collaborated with hotel marketing teams to streamline design workflows and improve production timelines.

 

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Ambassador Magazine | Birmingham, MI

Senior Graphic Designer

07/2008 – 05/2010  

Hired by Ambassador to design magazine layouts, marketing materials, and event collateral for high-profile clients while managing graphics interns and developing branding materials for major organizations and political campaigns.

•  Designed magazine layouts, marketing materials, and event collateral for high-profile clients, ensuring content was visually compelling and editorially consistent.
•  Managed and mentored graphics interns, overseeing training and production workflows to maintain quality and brand integrity.
•  Uploaded cover and event images to the website with each new bi-monthly issue to maintain timely and engaging digital content.
•  Developed branding for The Beale Group, The Detroiter, Ignition Media Group, and political campaigns, boosting recognition and audience engagement.

 

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Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI

Senior Graphic Designer, Media Resources

10/2006 – 07/2008 

Hired by Henry Ford Health System to design healthcare branding and patient communication materials, manage end-to-end design projects, and create marketing assets to support hospital initiatives, community outreach, and healthcare services.

•  Designed patient communication and healthcare branding materials to improve clarity, accessibility, and engagement across diverse communities.
•  Created anatomical illustrations to support doctors’ published medical research and educational materials.
•  Managed end-to-end design projects, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality production and on-time delivery.

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EDUCATION

College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Communication Design

 

Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI

Associate of Arts – Graphic Design​

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CERTIFICATIONS

Springboard.com

UX/UI Designer

 

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI

Development HTML and CSS