Resume
KLJ Engineering
May 2023 — Present
kljeng.com
Graphic Designer, Public Engagement Group
Encouraging and facilitating public engagement with development and infrastructure projects.
Developing visually engaging project campaigns aligned with client brand standards.
Design and production of communication, marketing and promotional materials
Clients
Government agencies, departments of transportation, cities, counties, Tribal Nations
Work
Print design and production, social, digital, communications, signage, campaigns, data visualization, presentations, simple animation, video storyboarding
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, some animation skills, Wordpress, Social PinPoint
Christiansen Creative
June 2016 — April 2023
Hudson, WI
think-cc.com
Role
Lead Designer (August 2021-April 2023)
Role Progression: Intern, Contract Designer, Junior Designer, Designer
As a lead designer I focused on a slate of core clients to provide informed and personalized creative solutions, and support other designers work for those clients and oversee intern work.
Prioritized flexibility and communication across our small team (2-4 designers, 2-3 project managers, 1 creative director) to ensure manageable division of work.
Clients
Small businesses, nonprofit organizations, large corporate entities, professional organizations, and healthcare institutions including:
Marvin, Ecolab, Deluxe, Henry Ford Allegiance Health, CentraCare Health, Ampact, Serve Minnesota, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BI Worldwide, Bellis, Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, The Oral Surgery Center
Formats
Print design, print production, interactive PDFs, digital assets, social media, web direction, WordPress editing, merchandise, signage
Applications
Internal and external communications, business materials, tradeshows, events, advertising/marketing materials, rebrands, overseeing photoshoots, assisting on videoshoots, campaign execution, promotional materials.
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office/Powerpoint, simple animation, Wordpress
Student Experience
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Design Intern
2015-2016Designed materials for print and digital applications to support welcome, orientation, and transfer student programming.
(At the time of my internship, the department was called “Orientation and First Year Programming” or OFYP)
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Designer
2014The MN Daily is the University of Minnesota student newspaper. As a staff designer I created ads, designed special issues, and contributed to an internal brand audit.
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Design Intern
Summer 2014Worked with the Design and Production Manager at the Minnesota Historical Society Press to manage photography, design and update internal and external communications pieces, and creating marketing materials.
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Internal Communications Intern
Summer 2013Interviewed dedicated employees and wrote over 80 years of service articles for monthly and annual company newsletters.
Community Experience
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Creative Mentor
2015-2016Work one-on-one with a child in grades 2-5 to create a costume of their choosing, encouraging them to build creative skills and confidence.
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2016 — Present
Young Family Ministry Program Lead
Women of Lourdes Planning Committee
Mass Ministries
Faith Formation Catechist
Wedding Coordinator
Event/Fundraiser planning
Graphic Design & Communications -
2017-2019
Middle School Faith Formation Catechist
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Reviewer Committee Member
2016Assisted in organizing Portfolio 1-on-1 by communicating with and scheduling reviewers.
aigaminnesota.org/committee/portfolio-one-on-one/
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Reviewer
2019Attended Portfolio 1-on-1 as a reviewer and gave feedback on student portfolios.
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Met weekly with mentee for the 6 month program to provide mentorship as they completed their self directed goal(s).
Education
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Class of 2016
BFA Graphic Design
Minor Product Design
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Fall 2014
Graphic Design Program