résumé
Empathy • Positivity • Ideation • Input • Woo
I am a versatile artist, storyteller, and self-taught graphic designer with experience across higher education, non-profit, and government-adjacent sectors. With expertise in designing both print and digital media, crafting content for diverse platforms and audiences, and managing social media presence, I bring a creative and strategic approach to every project. I am known for being a collaborative, friendly, and dedicated team player, and I prioritize building meaningful relationships and fostering a strong sense of community.
At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to inclusive excellence, with accessibility being a core focus in all that I do.
education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
May 2016 – Apr. 2017
Completed 21 hours in the Urban-Multicultural Elementary Education master’s program
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aug. 2010 – May 2016
BA in English Literature
Minor in Elementary Education
Gatlinburg-Pittman High School
Aug. 2006 – May 2010
High School Diploma
work experience
Freelance Artist
2014 – Present
Create original artwork in digital, pen and ink, collage, acrylic, and botanical illustration mediums
Design custom graphics for apparel, stickers, stationery, large-format prints, and murals, tailoring style to client needs
Collaborate with clients to develop unique visual concepts, delivering high-quality, engaging results
Manage all aspects of freelance projects, including design, production, and client communication
Creative Content Manager
Feb. 2020 – Present
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Design + Visual Communication
Create print and digital materials, enhancing visual identity across multiple platforms
Design and contribute to Accolades magazine (print & digital), producing visually compelling editorial content
Manage digital signage for four college buildings, improving internal communications and engagement
Develop alumni and donor collateral, supporting targeted outreach
Brand Management
Oversee college-wide brand adherence, ensuring consistent messaging and visual standards
Lead faculty and staff brand trainings, strengthening overall brand cohesion
Social Media + Digital Marketing
Manage CEHHS social media accounts, growing Instagram to 11K+ followers—one of the largest among UT colleges
Support marketing campaigns with design, email content, and social media strategy, increasing reach and engagement
Develop and distribute targeted emails to faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders
Writing + Editing
Write and edit feature stories and news releases for CEHHS website, Accolades, and UT’s Torchbearer
Event + Stakeholder Engagement
Plan and execute events for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring smooth operations and high participation
Adjunct Lecturer / Lab Instructor
Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2023
Tombras School of Advertising & Public Relations • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Advise Advertising Design 310 students on planning and executing graphic design projects, fostering creativity and professional skills
Provide hands-on guidance during in-class “work days,” supporting students through design challenges and technical hurdles
Assist students in mastering Adobe Creative Suite to complete assignments effectively
Evaluate assignments and quizzes, delivering constructive feedback to enhance learning and skill development
Technical Writer
Sept. 2019 – Jan. 2020
Banda Group International
Technical Writing & Editing
Edit CIH staff memorandums into polished final documents for clients, including the U.S. Department of Labor
Provide technical editing support on various documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and client compliance
Prepare and submit invoices, supporting smooth client billing processes
Digital & Presentation Design
Create monthly video slideshows highlighting company events, news, and awards
Redesign slideshow presentations for company safety training, improving visual clarity and engagement
Assist with Microsoft SharePoint site administration, keeping content current and accessible
Administrative Support & Project Coordination
Perform administrative duties including ordering supplies, completing expense reports, filing, and managing phone communications
Support Program Manager with ad hoc initiatives, ensuring timely completion of projects and client deliverables
Community Engagement Coordinator
Aug. 2017 – Aug. 2019
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont / AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Development & Education
Lead initiatives to alleviate poverty in underserved urban schools through resource creation and experiential education training
Design lesson plans and educational resources aligned with Tennessee state standards
Promote experiential education benefits for urban communities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
Recruit and facilitate professional development workshops for educators nationwide
Marketing & Communications
Manage statewide communications, creating marketing emails and promotional materials for educators, administrators, and stakeholders
Collaborate on GSMIT rebranding to position the organization as a leading resource for local educators
Design campaigns and collateral for programming and fundraising initiatives
Proofread and ensure quality control of team-produced documents
Event Planning & Facilitation
Plan, secure funding for, and execute educational workshops and events
Coordinate and facilitate the "Nature Explorers Summer Camp" at Lonsdale Elementary School, engaging students in hands-on learning experiences
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Build long-term partnerships with local stakeholders to advance program goals
Intern Teacher
Jul. 2016 – Apr. 2017
3rd Grade • Lonsdale Elementary School
Oct. 2016 – Dec. 2017
Kindergarten • Dogwood Elementary School
Design and facilitate culturally relevant, differentiated lessons and activities for students from diverse backgrounds and varying achievement levels
Develop leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills while working with mentor teacher and other members of the teaching team
Sales Associate
May 2014 – Dec. 2014
Janie & Jack Outlet
Greet customers in a friendly manner and answer any questions
Process customer transactions
Handle returns and exchanges
Open and organize backroom inventory
Restock merchandise and organize new merchandise
Received exemplary reviews for customer service and personability from customers through company's online survey
Sales Associate
May 2011 – Dec. 2011
TJ Maxx
Greet customers in a friendly manner and answer any questions
Process customer transactions
Handle returns and exchanges
Open and organize backroom inventory
Restock merchandise and organize new merchandise
Sold highest number of TJX credit cards at that location during employment
Volunteer Work
Book Buddy
Jun. 2015 – Jul. 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
Read with rising 6th grade students in an effort to alleviate summer reading loss
Staff Volunteer
May 2014 – Dec. 2014
Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains
Assist with programming facilitation, behavioral management, and activity coordination
accomplishments & awards
Baby Smokey Plush
Designed Baby Smokey plush to be sold in the UT Volshop, in partnership with and benefiting the Rocky Top Institute of Retail | Spring 2024
Volunteer Orange Book
Designed the Volunteer Orange Book in collaboration with the CEHHS Office of Access & Engagement | Fall 2023
The Volunteer Orange Book serves as a resource guide for UT students, faculty, and staff that provides information about the greater Knoxville area, on-campus resources, small, locally-owned businesses and restaurants, community DEI resources, and more; Modeled after The Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1966), published by Victor Hugo Green, with an emphasis on resources for historically underrepresented populations.
Presenter @ Communicon 2023
"Pause Before Posting: Making Your Social Media Accessible for All" | Fall 2023
Social media is the easiest and most public way to share information with our different audiences, and because UT is a land-grant institution, it’s crucial that our posts reach as many people as possible. This session allowed attendees to gain information and resources to help integrate accessibility practices into their social media posts and engage inclusively with diverse audiences.
CommuniCon is UT’s annual conference for campus communicators.
Exceptional Non-Exempt Staff Service Award
Awarded to a non-exempt staff member in the College of Education, Health & Human Sciences who has performed their job duties exceptionally well and who has contributed to the college community in ways that are beyond their position description; this person exemplifies the Volunteer spirit. | 2022
Presenter @ TN Stem Innovation Summit 2019
Facilitated an activity with K-12 educators that they could use in their with their students to hone observation skills while connecting with the natural world, effectively utilizing their schoolyard as a “learning laboratory” | May 2019
Tremont Virtual Reality Project Script
Wrote script for Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ VR project documenting historical and instructional locations around Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont’s campus and the surrounding natural area in the national park | Jan. 2019
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Guest Lecturer • Fall 2021 – Present
Present “Branding & Design Basics in Canva” every Fall/Spring semester for MKTG 475 (Visual Marketing) in the Haslam College of Business, where I teach visual marketing students how to use Canva to its highest potential in conjunction with other programs, like the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, to create or reinforce a strong brand identity
Search Committee Chair • Summer/Fall 2022
Exempt staff-level search in CEHHS
Agent for Change • June 2022
Completed the CEHHS Equity, Inclusion & Justice Summer Institute, a 7-day, immersive learning institute that provides participants with a unique interactive learning experience centered on analyzing the operations of difference, power, and privilege in higher education
Search Committee Chair • Spring 2021
Director-level search in CEHHS
Member • 2020 – 2021
CEHHS A&E Faculty & Staff Advisory Board
Member • Spring – Fall 2020
CEHHS Diversity Action Planning Committee