My Experience
Work History
Kendall College of Art and Design
Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media Department
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | JANUARY 2024 – PRESENT
Teaching the basics and current industry standards of web design, including HTML, CSS, Figma, and other skills regarding web development at the college level in an adjunct capacity
Avalanche Creative
Website Lead
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | MARCH 2023 – PRESENT
Management of the website team, which oversees the design and development of websites for many of our clients, creation of standard operating procedures, and liaisoning with clients and contractors
Mobile Defenders
Senior Graphic Designer
CALEDONIA, MI | SEPTEMBER 2018 - MARCH 2023
Creating and managing all visual collateral, including print marketing graphics, product packaging, social media graphics, website graphics, as well as photography and video
Holland Area Arts Council
Digital Imaging Instructor
HOLLAND, MI | JULY 2018 - DECEMBER 2020
Teaching digital graphic design and photo editing tools, techniques, and workflows to high school and adult students
School Zone Publishing
Web Marketing Strategist
GRAND HAVEN, MI | MARCH 2014 - SEPTEMBER 2018
Creating graphics, copywriting, and contacting partners for email and social media marketing
School Zone Publishing
Media Graphics Creator
GRAND HAVEN, MI | JUNE 2012 - MARCH 2014
Created graphics and managed UI/UX assets for mobile apps and website development and design
Education
Kendal College of Art and Design
BFA, Digital Media - Animation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | AUGUST 2007 - MAY 2012
Studied animation with a strong foundation in illustration and drawing
Accolades
Kendall College of Art and Design
Honors - 3.6 GPA
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | AUGUST 2007 - MAY 2012
Recognition for graduating with a 3.6 GPA (out of 4.0)
President’s List - 4 Years
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | JANUARY 2008 - JANUARY 2012
Recognition for academic excellence, four years in a row
Volunteer Work
Baxter Community Center
Holiday Food Basket
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | DECEMBER 2023
My coworkers at Avalanche Creative and I helped put together food baskets for underprivileged families during the holidays
Kids' Food Basket
Gobble Wobble 5K
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | NOVEMBER 2023 & NOVEMBER 2024
As part of Avalanche Creative's sponsorship of the Kids' Food Basket, I and a few of my coworkers were invited to participate in the annual 5K
Paper Bag Lunch Initiative
HOLLAND, MI | MAY 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | MAY 2024
My coworkers at Avalanche Creative and I helped put together paper bag lunches that were later distributed to children with food insecurity
West Michigan Environmental Action Council
Annual Mayor's Grand River Cleanup
GRAND RAPIDS, MI | MAY 2024
My coworkers at Avalanche Creative and I independently decided to join the annual effort to clean up trash in and around the Grand River
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