CV

Education

University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 2014-2016

M.F.A. Museum Exhibit Planning + Design

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 2008-2012

B.A. Technical Theatre from DeSales University

 

Exhibition Designer

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at University of Michigan
February 2017–March 2019

  • Developed and designed exhibitions covering a range of cultures and history
  • Created construction documents for exhibition elements and fabricated in-house
  • Installed new exhibitions
  • Handled delicate artifacts
  • Produced digital interactives for exhibitions
  • Assumed project manager duties for long-term exhibition planning
  • Maintained relationships with outside curators, educators, fabricators, printers, and others
  • Created graphic materials and handouts with consistent Kelsey Museum branding
  • Developing and designing a new logo for the Kelsey Museum
  • Incorporated diversity into updated graphic design and promotion
  • Designed t-shirts, posters, and coloring books sold as merchandise
  • Managed social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community management
  • Participated in the contribution to and maintenance of online collections database

Graphic Designer

Metcalfe Architecture & Design
April 2019–Present

  • Developed designs for a range of clients including museums, hospitals, and business corporations

  • Created a high volume of layout, artwork, and graphic and production design for print and digital media

  • Collaborated with the creative team and outside digital interactive vendors on designing and illustrating 10 unique scenes for a local children’s hospital

  • Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate design options based on their overall goals

  • Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements

  • Provided drafts to supervisors before publication and participated in visitor testing in order to identify and implement any corrections

 

Freelance Graphic Designer

May 2016–Present

  • Collaborated with clients to design logos and branding
  • Consistently met deadlines and requirements
  • Produced quick-start infographic handouts detailing digital fabrication instruction
  • Surveyed consumers to derive content
  • Clients include University of Pennsylvania School of Design, Haddonfield Homes, LenaVida Yoga & Pilates, and Mystic Fox

 

Exhibition Design Intern

Philadelphia History Truck/Spark Fuel Ignite
August 2015–December 2015

  • Worked as a team with grad students, local high school students, and Chinatown North community members
  • Prototyped designs to prompt community collaboration
  • Presented progress to funders

 

Exhibition Design Intern

American Swedish Historical Museum
May 2015–September 2015

  • Designed “Workers of the World, Awaken: The Life and Legacy of Joe Hill” exhibition
  • Created graphic elements for exhibition
  • Assisted curator with additional research
  • Produced digitally fabricated panels
  • Edited text panels
  • Corresponded with outside institutions
  • Accessioned artifacts
  • Designed digital interactive

 

Exhibition Design Intern

Mütter Museum
August 2012–May 2013

  • Assisted in installation of new exhibits
  • Handled delicate specimens
  • Digitized and archived historical photographs
  • Handled and digitized historical ephemera
  • Assisted designer with obtaining artifacts from outside sources
  • Assisted in documentary-making
  • Organized and presented research to staff

 

Operations Intern

Allentown Art Museum
May 2012–August 2012

  • Assisted with care of artwork when in storage
  • Administrative duties
  • Organized routes for art deliveries
  • Organized auditorium for events