2021–
Graphic Designer
(full-time, hybrid position)
For more information regarding current employment, please reach out.
Resume
Professional Experience
2021–22
Freelance Graphic Designer
(part-time, remote position)
Utah Pride Center — Salt Lake City, UT
Following pro bono work for the 2021 Pride celebration, I worked with leaders at this vital Utah nonprofit to advance their brand. Later, I helped market what became one of the best-attended Pride Weeks the organization has ever hosted.
2022
Communications Director
(part-time, remote position)
Nick Mitchell for Congress, UT-02 — South Salt Lake, UT
While updating and maintaining the visual brand, I created and edited website and social media content, coordinated with the press, and crafted messaging for events. We were the highest-performing congressional challenger in the state.
2018–19
Student Graphic Designer
(part-time, in-person position)
Southern Utah University Marketing Communication Office — Cedar City, UT
Balancing multiple projects at once, I designed ads and promotional materials, redesigned a magazine, and created an art installation. These projects allowed me to develop my ability to balance form and function to meet desired goals.
2018–20
Brand Manager & Associate Editor
(part-time, remote position)
NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity — Chattanooga, TN
As the lead for all aspects of visual identity, I worked with editors and advisors to create and maintain a contemporary aesthetic in-line with the goals of the journal. To achieve this, I rebranded the organization, created collateral for marketing campaigns, and designed and coded a new website. Each year, I also reviewed art and literary submissions for publication.
Freelance Clients
- Intact America — event branding, merchandise design, special project website design and development
- Utah Pride Center — digital marketing assets, exhibition design
- Nick for Congress (UT-02) — branding, campaign collateral, communications, social media design and management
- Kevin Randall Public Relations — branding, website design
- Ethan Hardy Benson (actor) — portfolio website design
- Ali Nolan (author) — book promotion and invitations
- TJ for Cedar City Council — branding, campaign collateral, communications, social media design and management
- SUU Pride Alliance — branding, merchandise design
- Cedar Music Fest — branding
Education
2016–20
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Southern Utah University
Summa Cum Laude & University Honors
2014–16
Associate of Arts, General Studies
College of Southern Nevada
President's List
Awards
2024
Circle of Excellence Award — Council for Advancement and Support of Higher Education
This award is based on work I did for my current full-time employment, and it recognized event collateral I made with my creative team.
2023
Merit Award — The 100 Show
As Salt Lake City's most prestigious graphic design exhibition, The 100 Show features the area’s best design of the year. A brand I created as part of my full-time employment was selected for this award.
2022
Award of Excellence — UCDA Design Awards
Conducted annually by the University & College Designers Association (UCDA), these awards recognize the best design work created to promote educational institutions. This award is based on work I did for my current full-time employment.
Honorable Mention — UCDA Design Awards
This award is based on work I did for my current full-time employment, and it recognized a collection of work I made with my creative team.
2021
Merit Award — The 100 Show
As Salt Lake City's most prestigious graphic design exhibition, The 100 Show features the area’s best design of the year. My work for the Utah Pride Story Garden was featured in this exhibit.
Media Appearances
2024
Cox’s treatment of trans youth will mark his legacy as Gov. Boggs’ treatment of Mormons marked his
Salt Lake Tribune
Several Episodes
Funeral Potato Politics with Nick Mitchell
I have been a regular guest on the podcast, appearing on almost all episodes since Episode 8: Voter Apathy by the Numbers
2023
Why Trump’s “vermin” comment should chill you to the bone
Salt Lake Tribune
By honoring Holland, SUU tells LGBTQ students they don’t belong
Salt Lake Tribune
2021
Power, Representation In LGBTQ Art
Utah Public Radio
Utah Pride Story Garden
Utah Pride Center
IN FOCUS: Previewing Utah’s Pride Week
ABC 4 Utah
Pride Story Garden provides an immersive look at Utah’s LGBTQ experience
Salt Lake Tribune