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EDUCATION

 

Miami University, Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts in Emerging Technology in Business and Design May 2026

Minor: Communication Design

Overall GPA: 3.72/4.00

Study Abroad Spring 2025: Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

 

Teacher's Assistant for Branding Studio, Oxford, OH, January 2026 - Present

Art 352 - Communication Design Studio                                  

  • Mentored and evaluated 20 students through branding projects, facilitating feedback on concept development and execution

  • Met regularly with students to provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure they felt supported throughout their projects, fostering a collaborative and motivating learning environment

  • Designed and led interactive lessons on logo animation, teaching students to create professional motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro

WMSR Redhawk Radio Club, Oxford, OH, August 2023 - Present                                                                              

Programmer/Web Designer 

  • Managed scheduling for 20 radio shows per semester, coordinating recording sessions, and ensuring all technical equipment functioned smoothly for seamless broadcast operations

  • Designed and re-launched a centralized website that aligned with station branding, improving user experience for both hosts and listeners for easier navigation

  • 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

  • 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  

  • 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

  • Optimized site structure and product organization to strengthen usability and customer navigation for varying audiences


 

DESIGN PROJECTS

 

Miami University Luxembourg Foundation Website Design & Development January 2026 - May 2026

IMS 440 - Senior Capstone Project                                                                                           

  • Helped lead a six-person design team within a 40-person interdisciplinary capstone to deliver a website and digital strategy for the Miami University Luxembourg Foundation (MULF)

  • Acted as the central point of communication between eight project teams and client stakeholders, streamlining collaboration and ensuring project objectives remained aligned throughout development

  • Designed and refined user-centered website experiences through wireframing, content strategy, and stakeholder-driven iteration, balancing user needs with organizational goals

 

The Bear Title Sequence August 2023 - December 2023

IMS 430 - Motion Design Toolkit

  • Analyzed four hours of footage to craft and animate a dynamic title sequence  

  • Selected as one of five students to present work at the Student Exposition  

  • Created motion graphics using Adobe After Effects to convey narrative tone and pacing

RoomRite App January 2023 - May 2023

IMS 322 - Intermediate Interaction Design & IMS 351 - Intro to Mobile App Dev          

  • 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

  • Designed interactive prototypes and implemented gamification features in Figma, enhancing user engagement and providing a clear blueprint for app development

  • Built and launched a fully functional iOS app using SwiftUI, integrating core features and ensuring a seamless user experience from concept to deployment

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 

Pink Pony, Mackinac Island, MI, June 2025 - Present

Bar Back

  • Solely managed high-volume bar operations by restocking three bars simultaneously to maintain seamless service during peak hours

  • Oversaw weekly inventory deliveries, maintaining accurate stock levels at the busiest bar in Michigan

  • Anticipated bartender needs to proactively prepare supplies and organize the workspace, ensuring efficient service and reducing downtime during peak hours

Patterson’s Café, Oxford, OH, August 2024 - Present

Barista/Bartender/Server

  • Balanced drink preparation, between coffees and alcoholic beverages, and customer service in a fast-paced environment, serving bar and table guests simultaneously

  • Streamlined order and service processes, boosting team efficiency and reducing wait times for patrons

  • Trained and mentored new hires, guiding them through drink preparation and customer service best practices to ensure smooth team performance

 

HARD SKILLS

 

Graphic Design & Motion Graphics: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects  

Prototyping & UI: Figma, WordPress, Shopify, Wix 

Web & Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SwiftUI  

3D & Interactive: TouchDesigner, Cinema 4D, Notch  

Analytics & Tools: Google Analytics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

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