Work Experience / Clientele
2011-2013
Orchard Works, Stafford Springs, CT
Woodworker for handcrafted toys
2010-2012
Wiggles Press, Cambridge, MA
Illustrator for children's books
2009
e.5.charlie, Boston, MA
Assistant Graphic Designer
2009-2012
Luxcouture, Newton Highlands, MA
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
2008-2013
Kim Designs, Winchester, VA
Graphic Designer (Kleenex, Harry & David, Bed Bath & Beyond, Perry Ellis, etc.)
2008-2010
***** Rags, Boston, MA
Graphic Designer/Illustrator for apparel and brand identity
2008
Collective Next, LLC., Boston, MA
Graphics Specialist
2008-2009
Standish Asset Management, Boston, MA
Desktop Publisher/Designer
2007
Target Co., Minneapolis, MN
Helped set up color library for design department
2007
Visual Arts Ltd, Minneapolis Design Center, Minneapolis, MN
Framing, art consulting, graphic design and administration
2007
Art Buddies, Whittier Park School, Minneapolis, MN
Volunteer and creative mentor in after school art program
2005-2006
Onzo Media, Minneapolis, MN
Digital restoration, pre-press, and layout
2005-2006
MSP International Airport, Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN
Developed presentation material to promote public art program
2006
Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Art donation to raise funds for displaced artists in New Orleans
2005
Brighton Media Center, Brighton, England, UK
“Out of Order”, Exhibition & event coordination
2004-2005
Minneapolis College of Art & Design, Minneapolis, MN
Student Services Work Study (Gallery Maintenance)
Education
2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Illustration
Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MCAD), Minneapolis, MN
2005
Student Exchange
University of Brighton, Brighton, England, UK
2002
Associate of Arts Degree (Post-Secondary)
Northland Community & Technical College, Thief River Falls, MN
2001
High School Diploma
Lafayette High School, Red Lake Falls, MN
Awards
2007
Create Magazine, Portfolio Showcase in Nov+Dec 2007 Issue Northeast, USA
2006
CMYK Magazine, Chosen for publication in the Fall Issue
2006
Third Place, North American Review, Cover Competition, Cedar Falls, IA
2005
Star Tribune Scholarship, Minneapolis MN
2004
Dean’s List, Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MCAD), Minneapolis MN
2003
Visual Scholar Merit Scholarship, MCAD, Minneapolis, MN