Skills
Social media, illustration, graphic design, writing, creative writing, Adobe, Procreate, leadership, youth ministry, education
Passionate about bringing character-driven stories to life and building up youth. Experience writing, illustrating, and designing in non-profit and educational settings; conveys narratives through the combination of word and image, both print and digital. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills in tutoring and youth ministry.
In the creative process, I strongly value clear communication and collaboration. The most important aspect of my work is accurately and effectively sharing an individual or group's core beliefs. Whether children’s book illustration, creative writing, or a marketing poster, each piece is crafted with joy and attention to detail. Work geared toward youth is my focus, and I consider it a great vocation and privilege to foster imagination, literacy, and artistic expression in the lives of children and their families.
My approach to tutoring writing and literacy revolves around helping individual students become lifelong readers and writers. Youth ministry has set in me a heart for speaking truth to the young Church and leading teens closer to Christ through prayer, talks, discussion, and service.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer / Illustrator / Graphic Designer, self-employed
May 2020 – present | St. Louis, MO/Remote
• Ideates, revises, and completes creative and marketing writing/editing services and illustration/design pieces on a project basis.
• Illustrates social media posts for Parish Content’s monthly subscription service.
• Developed and designed a 47-slide PowerPoint game for ProjectYM.
• Edited 19 pages of website copy for The Little J Marketing Co.
Graduate Assistant in Instruction, Washington University in St. Louis
August 2021 – present | St. Louis, MO
• Supports instructors in undergraduate-level studio courses (F21 Intro to Letterpress, S22 Word & Image).
• Accompanies students in their creative and technical problem-solving.
• Critiques and grades students based on growth over the course of the semester.
• Fields questions and concerns in regular office hours.
• Performs administrative tasks, including taking attendance, writing announcements, and distributing course materials.
Sales Associate, Bricks & Minifigs
September 2020 – August 2021 | Tucson, AZ
• Served customers of LEGO franchise specializing in rare and pre-owned products.
• Calculated trade estimates for customers reselling LEGO items.
• Booked and hosted events held in on-site party room.
• Led store opening and closing procedures.
THINK TANK Writing Tutor & Marketing Assistant, University of Arizona
August 2017 – May 2020 | Tucson, AZ/Remote
• Conducted in-person and online appointments for university students to receive feedback on all aspects of writing, from brainstorming and organization to grammar and citation formats; provided students actionable steps for revisions.
• Presented workshops to university classes on the model of the Writing Center and the help it provides to all disciplines and career paths.
• Designed marketing materials (flyers, posters, social media) and educational resources (visual charts, training videos and documents).
Seasonal Office Assistant & Design Consultant, Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
December 2015 – August 2019 | Tucson, AZ
• Temporary office staff in summers 2018 and 2019 for local non-profit.
• Created graphic design materials for internal and external marketing on commission basis (donor letter and new letterhead package).
• Worked as cashier at seasonal Christmas Tree Lot in December (2016-2018).
• Volunteered at box office for concerts and annual gala fundraisers.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Life Teen Ministry Core Team Member, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
May 2016 – October 2020 | Tucson, AZ
• Led high school teens closer to Christ through personal testimonies, small group discussion, and group prayer and reflection.
• Gave theological talks and organized spiritual studies on Scripture and tradition.
• Planned weekly ministry events, weekend retreats, and summer activities.
• Chaperoned annual Steubenville West youth conference.
• Prepared and led three-week Bible study on 2 Maccabees.
• Set up and tore down annual fundraiser; sold raffle tickets and auction items.
Guest Speaker, Girl Scouts of San Diego
July 2020 | Remote
• Recorded and edited videos on careers in illustration for girls ages 12-14
attending a virtual summer camp.
Literacy Tutor, Davis Bilingual Elementary Magnet School
September 2018 – December 2018 | Tucson, AZ
• Tutored 4th grade and 5th grade students in weekly 1-on-1 reading sessions.
• Researched and selected literature specific to each student according to Lexile and DRA reading levels and teacher/parent requests.
• Led students in retelling, questioning, and predicting.
• Logged reader responses, including key miscues and improvements.
• Compiled written experiences in research on the impact of illustrations in elementary reading.
Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, St. Louis, MO
MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture | August 2021 – May 2023 (anticipated)
University of Arizona, College of Fine Arts & Honors College, Tucson, AZ
BFA in Studio Art: Illustration & Design | August 2016 – May 2020
Summa Cum Laude with Honors
College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Level 3 Tutor Certification, 2019
St. Louis, MO, USA
Social media, illustration, graphic design, writing, creative writing, Adobe, Procreate, leadership, youth ministry, education
Add a review