Resume

Professional Experience

2021–

Graphic Designer

(full-time, hybrid position)

For more information regarding current employment, please reach out.

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.

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

Freelance Clients

2023

Intact America

Event branding, special project website design, site promotional graphics. (2021–23)

2022

Utah Pride Center

Marketing materials, social media, exhibition design, writing, editing. (2021–22)

Nick for Congress (Utah's Second Congressional District)

Branding, print collateral, social media design.

Kevin Randall Public Relations

Branding, website design.

2021

Ethan Hardy Benson

Portfolio website design.

Ali Nolan — Master the Marathon

Book promotion poster and party invitation. (2020–21)

2019

TJ for Cedar City Council

Visual identity, website design, social media graphics, campaign collateral.

SUU Pride Alliance

Branding, stickers, shirts.

Cedar Music Fest

Branding.

Awards

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 created.

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.

2018–20

SUU Art & Design Talent Scholarship

For two years, I was selected from my peers as a recipient of a scholarship based on academic and portfolio merit.

Media Appearances

2023

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

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