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Hello,

I’m a creative designer with experience across industries like finance, real estate, and manufacturing engineering technology. My strength is turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals—whether that’s a digital interface, a marketing campaign, or a product graphic. I thrive in collaborative environments, and I focus on designs that not only look polished but also connect with people and support business goals. 

 

My focus is on building cohesive design ecosystems that foster connection, elevate understanding, and drive meaningful results.

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Let's connect!

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​​Professional Achievement / Design Awards:

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  • Received (5) "The Best in Us" awards from US Bank

  • Received (7) Star Awards with Siemens​​​

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Honored as an "Illumina Platinum Winner" for my graphic design piece, The Artist’s Call for Justice—a striking black-and-white silhouette created through photo manipulation. The artwork is now part of the permanent collection at The Justice Project museum headquarters in Washington, D.C. 

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Recommendation letters: ​

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Symbol Training Institute:

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Industrial Maintenance Technician certification program:  Master the core principles of industrial maintenance—from reading blueprints to diagnosing equipment issues. Build hands-on skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair systems that keep facilities running smoothly across industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and manufacturing.

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Download: Resume pdf

Education:​

The Illinois Institute of Art Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with Honors School projects focused on creating high-end advanced multi-media digital graphics, video-audio, web sites, and communication print designs.

Robert Morris University AAS Degree in Web/Graphic Arts with Honors School projects focused on building websites interfaces and graphic arts media concentration.

Professional Experiences:

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U.S. Bank Corp. 

Online Banking

Chicago, IL  | May, 2022 - Sept, 2025

Home Lending Sales - Consumer Shop Division

Software knowledge: Figma, Jira, Confluence, FigJam, Mural, Research Survey Tools, Adobe Creative Suites & SEO Analytics

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UI / UX Designer:

Designed high-fidelity, human-centered prototypes using Figma and Illustrator. Created storytelling graphics, icon sets, and interactive modals that enhanced usability and accessibility. Collaborated with UX researchers and developers to align design with business objectives and compliance standards. Simplified complex workflows into intuitive, user-friendly experiences that balance business needs with customer expectations.​ And developed clear, actionable documentation for interactive tools and reusable components, empowering web content specialist to build dynamic, user-centered pages.

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​​Duties includes: 

•  Developed style guides for developers: zero-height elements, grid layouts, ratios, and error messaging.

•  Analyzed SEO data to uncover user pain points and recommend actionable design improvements.

•  Participated in—and often facilitated—usability testing, needs-finding research, and A/B testing.

•  Adapted product features across media platforms to optimize usability and user experience.

•  Engaged in daily scrum meetings and sprint planning using Jira and Confluence.

•  Conducted pre-discovery research and data reviews to support agile sprint projects.

•  Collaborated directly with product and business line teams to align design outcomes with strategic goals.

•  Partnered with third-party vendors and developers to implement and enhance dynamic product features.

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​Siemens

HVAC Engineering

Mt. Prospect, IL  |  Dec, 2017 - May, 2022

BAS Automation, Smart Infrastructure | Engineering Division

Software knowledge: AutoCAD, Desigo Internal System, Revit, CMS, Lucid Chart, PPT, Adobe Creative Suites

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UI - Graphics Interface Specialist, GIS-MW | 02/2021 - 05/2022 | 2nd position:

Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, consistency, and user engagement. Evaluated customer customization requests to maintain compliance for both new builds and migration projects.

 

​​Duties includes: 

  • Produced high-quality demo graphics to secure client approvals and streamline implementation.

  • Collaborated with international design teams to establish unified standards and ensure brand consistency.

  • Reviewed and approved graphic submissions, supporting six regional offices and remote branches.

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User Interface Designer II | 12/2017 - 02/2021 | 1st position: 

​Produced engineering graphics and touchscreen interfaces for building automation systems. Translated technical requirements into intuitive visual assets. Customized graphic automation and energy dashboards to deliver real-time, data-driven visualizations. And created engineered-ready mechanical interfaces tailored to meet operational and technical requirements.

 

​​​Duties includes: 

  • Designed dynamic HVAC graphics and provided expert technical solutions to secure customer approvals.

  • Created sales presentations, automated energy dashboards that transformed complex data visual 

  • Designed and refreshed application interfaces and kiosk menus to elevate usability and visual appeal.

  • Developed intuitive application menus for control point systems, enhancing user navigation.

  • Produced custom components and illustrations for design libraries and brand marketing teams.

  • Collaborated with project managers to define project scopes, review migration quotes, and change orders.

  • Delivered on-site or remote in technical graphic support, validating designs via client-server access.

  • ​Built lasting relationships with major clients—including O’Hare Airport, military bases, schools, and hospitals—by delivering tailored graphic solutions that met their unique needs.

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Newmark Knight Frank

Commercial Real Estate

Chicago, IL  |  June 2017 -  Oct 2017 (contract role)

Software knowledge: internal e-mail campaign system, Adobe Creative Suites

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Marketing Coordinator/User Interface Designer:​

Designed and formatted digital assets for e-blast campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.

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Duties includes: 

  • Created high-end commercial brochures, RFPs, flyers, and booklets for retail and real estates.

  • Pulled and integrated building stack data to support accurate graphic implementation, improving visibility of floor availability and occupancy for sales teams.

 

PERL Mortgage, Inc.  

Home Real Estate

Chicago, IL  |  June 2016 - June 2017

Software knowledge: SalesForce, HTML, CMS Platforms, Adobe Creative Suites

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Digital Interface Designer​:

Designed custom e-invites, set up automated email campaigns and trouble-shoot failed submissions reporting.

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Duties includes: 

  • Utilized CRM platforms: Act-On, JUNGO, PrintSF, ExactTarget to manage e-mail campaigns.

  • Designed prints and digital assets and customized fillable online pdf forms.

  • Maintain Realtors profile websites.

 

24/7 Real Estate / Hartland Insurance

Home Real Estate

Woodridge, IL | January 2015 to June 2016

Software knowledge: Adobe Creative Suites, Mail-Chimp

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Senior Lead Interface Designer​:

Collaborated with the regional sales team as a graphics consultant, developing customized visual assets to support product promotions. Designed print collateral—including product line materials and conference booklets—aligned with brand standards and strategic marketing objectives.

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Duties includes: â€‹

  • Weekly graphic ads for TV commercials ensuring high-impact visuals for broadcast. 

  • Create consultant booklets to maintain brand consistency and client-facing materials.

  • Negotiated with vendors to manage production timelines, pricing, and quality control.

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Coldwell Banker

Home Real Estate

Elmhurst, IL | Freelance 

Software knowledge: Adobe Creative Suites, video-photo editing, CMS, Constant Contact

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Marketing Graphic Designer​:

Enhanced property imagery and developed virtual tour campaigns to support digital marketing efforts. Acted as a graphics consultant for the regional office, tailoring visual assets to local market needs.

 

Duties includes: 

  • Design property sheets and prints for showing.

  • Create and pull database for mailing distribution.

  • Maintain Realtors profile websites.

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New Life Covenant

Non-Profit Organization

Chicago, IL | August 2009 to January 2015

Software knowledge: HTML, Adobe Creative Suites​

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Senior Interface Designer​:

Designed custom print materials—including invitations, pamphlets, and annual conference booklets—tailored to each event’s theme and audience. Created branded apparel for ministry teams, blending purpose-driven messaging with thoughtful design. Developed video graphics for weekly sermons, supervised live production, and managed video archiving for ongoing access. Additionally, maintained the campuses website, ensuring content accuracy, visual consistency, and timely updates to support ministry outreach.

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Duties includes: 

  • Delivered large-scale prints: hanging street banners, property signage, bus stop posters, and bench ads. 

  • Designed storefront window decals and vehicle graphics to extend brand presence across physical spaces.

  • Created print collateral for local campuses, maintained six affiliated websites to ensure cohesive branding. 

  • Managed staff and interns, recruited volunteers, and coordinated promotional events. 

  • Negotiated vendor pricing and oversaw production budgets to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

 

 

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