About
Visual Designer | UX/UI | Product
I’m a visual designer and emerging UX designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, intuitive experiences.
My background in graphic design taught me to think deeply about visual communication, and my master’s work in UX expanded that understanding to include research, interaction, and accessibility — making the user the center of every decision.
I’m interested in the space where visual design, problem-solving, and human needs meet. I ask questions, understand what people need, and create solutions that are both useful and visually thoughtful.
I’m interested in the space where visual design, problem-solving, and human needs meet. I like asking questions, understanding what people need, and creating solutions that are both useful and visually thoughtful.
When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me laughing until it hurts with my favorite people, or getting overly invested in a good book.
I’m currently looking for opportunities where I can contribute as a designer, continue to grow my UX skills, and help create or improve a user's experiences.
Skills & Software
UX Software
Figma, Balsamiq, Claude
Design Software
Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Rush, Canva
UX Skills
Design Systems, User-Centered Design, Mobile-First Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Research, Information Architecture, User Journey, User Persona
Design Skills
Editorial Design, Typography, Visual Hierarchy, Layout Systems, Brand Standards, Print Production, Prepress, Digital Design
Education
2026: Master of Science in User Experience
Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
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Graduation GPA was 3.8
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Favorite classes: Website & E-Commerce Strategy, Wireframe & Prototype Design, Designing for Accessibility
2007: Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Earned Best in Show at the 2007 Art Directors Club Juried Show & Exhibition
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Co-president of the Art Directors Club in 2007
Employment History
Freelance Visual Designer
Mar 2024 – Current
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Design and build responsive websites for small businesses, translating client goals and user needs into intuitive digital experiences.
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Apply user-centered design principles, responsive design, information architecture, and visual hierarchy to improve website usability and clarity.
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Assist clients with software setup and training, identifying user needs and helping users effectively adopt new digital tools.
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Lead design of direct postcard mailing for nonprofit organizations focused on civic engagement.
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Designed over 100 monthly print and digital advertisements for a national walk-in shower company.
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Created digital content for healthcare tech and national insurance clients.
Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
Arkansas Abortion Support Network / The Y.O.U. Center
Mar 2024 – May 2026
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Track social engagement metrics and adjust posting schedules to improve reach among target demographics, growing Facebook followers from 3,500 to over 6,000 and Instagram from 4,500 to over 7000.
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Write and design social media marketing campaigns that include content related to Arkansas’s legal landscape, recruit volunteers and new donors, and promote program goals for growth and sustainability.
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Spearheaded color adjustments to branding to make the two parts of the organization more visually cohesive.
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Oversee partnerships with student-led organizations on two Arkansas college campuses for Emergency Contraceptive distribution and education program.
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Represent AASN at over 50 events, engage community members, educate the public, and recruit supporters and donors.
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Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment with the non-profit’s mission and objectives.
Senior Design Manager
Patient Guide Solutions, LLC
Dec 2022 – Mar 2024
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Manage day-to-day operations of 300 print publications and 70 custom websites — each with custom advertising, production schedules, specs, and marketing collateral for B2B strategy.
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Led transition from PatientPoint to Patient Guide Solutions, LLC, following company sale; rebuilt new entity processes, materials, budget, technology, and vendor relationships with zero disruption to client deliverables and timelines.
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Spearheaded product development and design of new Standard Patient Guide product.
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Collaborated with executive leadership to launch patient-focused social media kits for hospital clients.
Senior Design Manager
PatientPoint Hospital Division
Apr 2021 – Dec 2022
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Designed a COVID-19 insert, earning a Merit at the 2021 National Hospital Information Award Merit Awards
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Led a team of four high-performing designers, producing over 400 print publications annually and 50 custom websites, each with custom advertising and publication calendars. Coached the team in professional growth, design quality, efficiency, and soft skills to exceed client and organization expectations.
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Led the cross-department transition from Workamajig to Jira — streamlined processes to production efficiency across four departments, reduced rework, improved cross-functional communication, and data capture.
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Collaborated with content leadership to expand our education library to include new topics like healthy sleep, heart failure, and breast cancer prevention.
Editorial Design Manager
PatientPoint Hospital Division
Oct 2014 – Apr 2021
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Led a team of five designers responsible for editorial design of >700 print publications annually, each with unique brand standards and editorial guidelines.
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Integrated Digital Patient Guide into the team’s existing workflow, mastering the Duda platform and developing department processes for seamless ad design, editing, and publishing, which allowed the product portfolio to double in the first year post-launch.
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Led the design and launch of a new line of print and digital patient guides tailored for pediatric hospitals, receiving accolades from the client on the alignment of brand standards and clarity of messaging.
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Led the transition from paper job tracking to cloud-based software (Workamajig) across the Little Rock office to drive efficiency and reduce delays in approval.
Senior Graphic Designer
PatientPoint Hospital Division
Jul 2009 – Apr 2012
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Executed print layouts and advertisements, collaborating with clients and team members to ensure high-quality deliverables that aligned with brand guidelines and project objectives. Mentored and guided junior designers, fostering a collaborative, productive team culture.
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Reduced design build time by 50% by partnering with leadership to streamline new client onboarding processes by creating an interactive PDF that allowed users to select content, supply hospital information, and automatically estimate page count.
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Worked with leadership to develop internal processes with corporate editors and proofreaders to improve the quality of our product without impacting the overall production time.
Graphic Designer
PatientPoint Hospital Division
Jul 2009 – Apr 2012
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Executed print layouts and conceptualized advertisements, collaborating with clients and team members to ensure high-quality deliverables that aligned with company and client goals.
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Led the redesign of two flagship print publication products.
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Created InDesign templates across the educational content library to drive efficiency and standardization across the department.
Graphic Designer
Crittenden Publishing
Aug 2008 – May 2009
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Conceptualized and executed print newspaper layouts and advertisements for The Germantown News.
Graphic Designer
Niche Publications
Oct 2007 – Apr 2008
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Conceptualized and executed print magazine layouts and advertisements for NEA Parent Magazine.
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