BA, Humanities: English, Studio Art minor, magna cum laude and University Honors
•  2003 Hinckley Scholar
•  Recipient, 2003 European Art Study Abroad Scholarship
•  Recipient, 2002-2003 Karl G. Maeser Scholarship
•  2000-2002 Full University Scholarship
•  Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society

Painting, intaglio and lithography student
•  Exhibited Artist, 2003 Florence Art Show

•  Writer and Illustrator of Gulliver Snip, Henry Holt & Co. (publication, 2008)
•  Fashion illustrator, Eliza Magazine, 2007 - 2009
•  Identity, products and packaging designer for a variety of clients, including:

J.C. Penney
American Girl Magazine
Billman's
YogaMeDo
Flipside Signature
The Annie Foundation
Better Science Consulting

Jennifer Sutton Photography
Onesource Healthcare
Mighty Politey Baby Apparel
Girlie Designs Women's Apparel
Linxik Technology Consulting
Turtleridge Homesales
Nebeker Window Resource and Design

•  Redesigned the online presence of Northwestern University, including all top-level pages and the News Center
•  Redesigned Northwestern's campus-wide online calendaring system
•  Created new websites and digital promotional materials for University clients/departments
•  Trained campus personnel to update and manage their sites with a content management system
•  Designed user interface features for directories, calendars and online forms

•  Redesigned website to increase efficiency and increase customer purchases
•  Designed over 500 jewelry products for domestic and international jewelry clients
•  Updated company image/packaging to introduce a line of fine jewelry
•  Directed email and print marketing campaigns
•  Designed 2006 Oscars bracelets presented to celebrities
•  Assisted marketing team with tradeshow booth design and layout

• Created websites for non-profit violin, viola, cello and string bass distance learning program
• Designed and coded a DVD instruction string music course
• Digitally created hundreds of music charts and learning tools for online students

Created business and educational websites, including:

• Supervised all pre-press production; created magazine layout and illustrations
• Hired and directed illustration staff

• Created brochures, advertisements and other commercial products
• Designed custom stationery and promotional gifts for realtors

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, and QuarkXPress
• Experience with Flash, Javascript, InDesign and Microsoft Power Point
• Proficient in oil, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, intaglio, lithography, ink, and collage