EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH Expected Graduation: May 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Overall GPA: 3.65/4.00
Major: Emerging Technology in Business and Design Minor: Communication Design
Study Abroad Spring 2025: Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher's Assistant for Branding Studio, Oxford, OH January 2026 - Present
Art 352 - Communication Design Studio
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Mentored and evaluated 20 students through branding projects, providing feedback on concept development and execution
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Developed and delivered lessons on logo animation using After Effects and Premiere Pro
WMSR Redhawk Radio Club, Oxford, OH August 2023 - Present Programmer/Web Designer
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Managed scheduling for 20 radio shows per semester, coordinating recording sessions, and ensuring all technical equipment functioned smoothly for seamless broadcast operations
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Designed and re-launched a centralized website that aligned with station branding, improving user experience for both hosts and listeners for easier navigation
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Collaborated with a 10-member executive board to plan events, coordinate outreach efforts, and implement strategies that expanded the organization’s presence and engagement across campus
Freelance Web Designer, Mackinac Island, MI May 2025 - August 2025
Web Designer
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Built and launched a custom Shopify website in collaboration with a small business owner, Urvana’s on Mackinac Island, translating brand vision into a functional e-commerce experience
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Produced and styled product photography for over 200 items, carefully arranging each piece to highlight its unique features, maintaining consistent lighting and composition, and developing a cohesive visual system that enhanced the overall look and feel of the website
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Optimized site structure and product organization to improve usability and customer navigation
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Bear Title Sequence August - December 2023
IMS 430 - Motion Design Toolkit
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Analyzed four hours of footage to design and animate a dynamic title sequence
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Selected as one of five students to present work at the Student Exposition
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Created motion graphics using Adobe After Effects to convey narrative tone and pacing
RoomRite App January - May 2023
IMS 322 - Intermediate Interaction Design & IMS 351 - Intro to Mobile App Dev
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Conducted user research on college chore management, creating detailed personas, mapping workflows, and designing wireframes to identify pain points and uncover opportunities for improving user experience
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Designed interactive prototypes and implemented gamification features in Figma, enhancing user engagement and providing a clear blueprint for app development.
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Built and launched a fully functional iOS app using SwiftUI, integrating core features and ensuring a seamless user experience from concept to deployment.
Print Media Pins January - May 2024
IMS 228 - Collaborative Lab
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Repurposed four discontinued PEOPLE Magazine issues into 110 physical artifact buttons
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Researched perceptions of print media through 15 interviews
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Challenged traditional news presentation by exhibiting the work across campus as a distributed installation next to newsstands with a sign that read “if you won’t read it, wear it.”
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Pink Pony, Mackinac Island, MI June 2025 - Present
Bar Back
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Handled high-volume bar operations by restocking three bars and managing weekly inventory deliveries at the busiest bar in Michigan
Patterson’s Café, Oxford, OH August 2024 - Present
Barista/Bartender/Server
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Balanced drink preparation, between coffees and alcoholic beverages, and customer service in a fast-paced environment, serving bar and table guests simultaneously
HARD SKILLS
Graphic Design & Motion Graphics: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects
Prototyping & UI: Figma
Web & Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SwiftUI
3D & Interactive: TouchDesigner, Cinema 4D, Notch
Analytics & Tools: Google Analytics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
