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 Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL 

Bachelor of Science in Digital Art and Design, 3.4 GPA 

Honors: Dean’s List (3 semesters)

Relevant Courses: Advertising Design & Production, Film & Video Editing, Feature Writing, Content Development, Communication Strategies, Web Design, Digital Layout & Design, Digital Illustration, Concept Design

Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL

Completed 40 credits towards Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design 

Microsoft Headquarters, Remote
Senior Visual & Motion Designer  (January 2026 – Present)

• Creating in-store prints, display ads, in-store device screen or Kiosk demo experience, landing page/PDP assets (Retail Demo Experience, Visual Merch, Digital) through Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for Microsoft brands (Xbox, Surface, M365, Windows, etc) for different retailers/partners (Costco, BJs, BestBuy, GameStop, Target, Amazon and Walmart) across North America.
• Advanced design knowledge in design fundamentals, including color (CMYK vs RGB), layout, typography and illustration to build campaigns/ads according to retail partners/Microsoft brand guidelines
• Concepting and A/B testing of motion assets for retail demo units, evaluating the effectiveness of motion-CTAs versus full-length animations in driving physical device engagement
• Mentoring and upskilling junior designers on Microsoft brand standards and retail-specific requirements (Costco, Best Buy, etc.) to ensure 100% asset compliance and design consistency
• Directing and onboarding new design hires, providing hands-on training for the end-to-end production of digital and print assets for North American retail partners
• Leading design critiques and peer reviews, providing actionable feedback to junior staff to foster professional growth and ensure high-quality execution across campaigns 
• Collaborating with Project Managers on different projects/campaigns
• Collaborating with retail partners on different projects/campaigns

Microsoft Headquarters, Remote
Visual & Motion Designer  (February 2022 – January 2026)

• Creating in-store prints, display ads, in-store device screen or Kiosk demo experience, landing page/PDP assets (Retail Demo Experience, Visual Merch, Digital) through Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for Microsoft brands (Xbox, Surface, M365, Windows, etc) for different retailers/partners (Costco, BJs, BestBuy, GameStop, Target, Amazon and Walmart) across North America
• Advanced design knowledge in design fundamentals, including color (CMYK vs RGB), layout, typography and illustration to build campaigns/ads according to retail partners/Microsoft brand guidelines.
• Collaborating with Project Managers on different projects/campaigns
• Collaborating with retail partners on different projects/campaigns
• Involved in Microsoft Copilot AI 2024 launch

Kforce Inc, Remote

Principal Consultant | Production Designer (September 2025 – Present)

• Advanced Services for Kforce, outside of Microsoft assignment
• Daily meetings with various Vice Presidents and Executive Design Director of Kforce for side assignments
• Go to point of contact for Kforce in partnering with Senior Executives to design/create compelling visuals and pitches for proposed/established clients
• Develop pitch decks for Kforce clients (so far AT&T, Microsoft Security Brand) by designing and preparing engaging presentations with short deadlines including compelling content and visuals, templates, backgrounds, information graphics, charts, illustrations, animation/multi-media, and diagrams
• Designs full pitch decks (Print, Email, PowerPoint) modified for different clients/partners 
• Utilizes Adobe products - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint

Kforce Inc, Remote

Consultant | Production Designer (February 2022 – September 2025)

Active Visual & Motion Design assignment with Microsoft:

• Creating in-store prints, display ads, in-store device screen or Kiosk demo experience, landing page/PDP assets (Retail Demo Experience, Visual Merch, Digital) through Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for Microsoft brands (Xbox, Surface, M365, Windows, etc) for different retailers/partners (Costco, BJs, BestBuy, GameStop, Target, Amazon and Walmart) across North America
• Advanced design knowledge in design fundamentals, including color (CMYK vs RGB), layout, typography and illustration to build campaigns/ads according to retail partners/Microsoft brand guidelines.
• Collaborating with Project Managers on different projects/campaigns
• Collaborating with retail partners on different projects/campaigns
• Involved in Microsoft Copilot AI 2024 launch

Office Depot Headquarters, Boca Raton, FL

E-commerce Marketing Graphic Web Designer (August 2019 – February 2022)

•  Conceptualized and constructed through wireframes – mock-ups, flow charts, storyboarding, testing, design promotional ad tiles, landing pages, mobile pages and other web drivers 
• Collaborated with cross-channel/cross-functional business resources
• Utilized digital design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, XD and Sketch design tool 
• Enhanced visuals and experiences within the retail division

Office Depot Headquarters, Boca Raton, FL

Private Brand Design & Merchandising Intern (May 2019 – August 2019)

•    Applied knowledge of design fundamentals, including color, layout, typography, and illustration.
• Created concepts for brand development and marketing.
• Assisted in development process (assortment building/product strategy) and visual design
• Spearheaded the end-to-end product design and development process for a line of animal-themed pencil cases, successfully launched in Office Depot retail locations across North America
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator to execute packaging and product design concepts.

Club Monaco, Boca Raton, FL

Keyholder/Senior Stylist (November 2018 – June 2019) 

• Cash handling accuracy, clean and professional appearance
• Handled operational procedures
• Created customer connections and created a fun environment
• Built customer loyalty
• Organized and developed daily plan sheets
• Management communications 

Sugarfina, Boca Raton, FL

Keyholder (September 2018 – January 2019) 

•  Cash handling accuracy, clean and professional appearance
• Handled operational procedures
• Created customer connections and created a fun environment
• Built customer loyalty

Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

Student Ambassador (January 2017 – December 2018)

• Served as part of admissions team providing campus tours and information to prospective students and families
• Toured over 50 students and families around campus monthly with over 75% enrolling in University
• Coordinated events and dictated/strategized student floor plan positions to focus on interaction with guests
• Maintained a charismatic demeanor to entertain prospective students and families
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills during tours
• Public speaking during events

Starbucks, Boca Raton, FL

Barista (January 2018 – September 2018)

• Prepared beverages and food for customers
• Cashiered and interacted with customers in a polite friendly manner
• Greeted and interacted with customers 
• Maintained hygiene of store and restocked items

Microsoft Headquarters, Remote
Presentation Designer - Internal Project for Entra ID Governance Pitch Decks (January 2025 – March 2025)

• Collaborated with Microsoft Security team to translate complex information for Microsoft Entra ID Gov into visually compelling presentations (L100 and L200) for the brand's vision, products, and services.
• Updated current brand style of Entra ID Gov to Microsoft Security's overall brand look 
• Worked on design concepts for Microsoft Security's 2025 Entra ID Governance pitch decks.
• Participated in weekly meetings and 1 on 1's to ensure tight deadlines are being met and projects are on schedule
• Designed icons/elements in Illustrator while still staying on brand for graphics shown in the decks

The Hunter Yeany Collective, Remote
Freelance Graphic Designer/Presentation Designer (February 2022 – January 2026)

•  Partnered with company president directly
• Supported Senior Executives by designing and preparing engaging presentations with short deadlines including compelling content and visuals, templates, backgrounds, information graphics, charts, illustrations, animation/multi-media, and diagrams
• Utilized graphic, infographic, schematic, data visualization content to create unique visual storytelling
•  Applied best practices for visual storytelling, understanding cadence and information flow
• Designed full pitch decks (animated/interactive and static) modified for different clients/partners, as well as business cards for the team for various events
• Utilized Adobe products - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, and Media Encoder

Udemy

2D Character Animation: Walk Cycles (March 2026)

Credential ID UC-7ac64d51-4d2b-4b60-b619-e78c2603c51f

• Character concept design
• Character animation
• Visual storytelling
• 2D animation

Credential link: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-7ac64d51-4d2b-4b60-b619-e78c2603c51f/

Udemy

Learn How to Animate: 2D Animation for Beginners (February 2026)

Credential ID UC-7b8bed6f-f88a-4a03-9688-f5155146e0bf

• Storyboarding
• Character animation
• Visual storytelling
• 2D animation

Credential link: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-7b8bed6f-f88a-4a03-9688-f5155146e0bf/

Volunteer – Youth for Christ, Lakeland, FL (2015 – 2016)

Mentored over 10 high school students to achieve better academic and life success

Volunteer– Organization, Lakeland, FL (2014)

Partnered with group to remodel and paint art studio for area’s homeless community