PROFICIENCIES AND TOOLS
As an accomplished designer with a bachelor's degree in graphic design and two decades of professional experience across diverse design disciplines, I bring a wealth of expertise in graphic design, branding, digital design, and UX design.
My proficiency encompasses wireframing and prototyping, art direction, design team leadership, and effective communication and collaboration. I excel in UX/UI design, branding and identity development, visual and print design, web design, social media strategy, marketing, photo editing, iconography, and animation.
I am highly skilled in industry-standard design tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Figma.
With 20 years of experience, I bring a strategic and hands-on approach to building brands and creating thoughtful visual experiences across digital, print, and experiential channels. I translate complex business and brand strategies into clear, cohesive design systems, campaigns, and experiences that are built to engage audiences and scale across platforms. My expertise spans brand identity and governance, UX/UI, digital design, visual storytelling, and creative direction, with a strong focus on craft, consistency, and purposeful design. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, elevate creative quality, and bring ideas from concept through execution. Highly proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, I combine creative thinking with technical precision to create work that is both strategically grounded and beautifully executed.
SKILLS
UX DESIGN
DESIGN SYSTEMS
DESIGN TEAM MANAGEMENT
BRANDING & IDENTITY
VISUAL DESIGN
PRINT DESIGN
WEB DESIGN
ANIMATION
SOCIAL MEDIA
MARKETING
PHOTO EDITING
ICON CREATION
TEAMWORK/
COLLABORATION
BRAINSTORMING
UX DESIGN
DESIGN SYSTEMS
DESIGN TEAM MANAGEMENT
BRANDING & IDENTITY
VISUAL DESIGN
PHOTO EDITING
ICON CREATION
TEAMWORK/
COLLABORATION
BRAINSTORMING
PRINT DESIGN
WEB DESIGN
ANIMATION
SOCIAL MEDIA
MARKETING
GLOBAL BRAND LEAD AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
APTIV’S ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY
After years of having Aptiv’s Annual Report created externally by an agency, the project was brought completely in-house. We oversaw the project management, design, revisions, final file preparation, print production, and delivery of Aptiv’s Annual Report.
GLOBAL BRAND LEAD, GRAPHIC AND UX DESIGN
BRINGING APTIV’S SUSTAINABILITY REPORT IN-HOUSE
Aptiv’s Sustainability Report was previously designed by an external agency. However, the project was fully transitioned in-house, where I led the comprehensive redesign of both the digital report and its accompanying website.
Brand Management, UX, Digital AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Aptiv Experiential Design
In my role at Aptiv, I craft immersive, user-centered experiences that showcase innovative technologies, translating complex ideas into engaging, memorable interactions for diverse audiences.
GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGN
APTIV’S VALUE CAMPAIGN CREATION AND LAUNCH
I led the design of Aptiv's Values Campaign, creating a cohesive visual identity and strategic launch plan that effectively communicated the company's core values, unifying and motivating the global workforce.
Brand Management, UX, Digital AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
A Decade’s Worth of Graphic Design Excellence at Aptiv
My professional journey has encompassed a diverse array of projects, ranging from traditional print to cutting-edge web and digital initiatives, including UX design and social media graphics.
WEB AND UX DESIGN
HARRISON’S DESIGN + FURNITURE WEBSITE DESIGN
I designed a sleek, user-friendly website for Harrison’s Design + Furniture, showcasing their unique products and design services while enhancing online customer engagement.
GRAPHIC, WEB AND UX DESIGN
CORNERSTONE INDUSTRIAL’S BRANDING AND WEBSITE DESIGN
I developed a strong brand identity and professional website for Cornerstone Industrial, featuring a distinctive logo and intuitive layout to showcase their expertise in industrial solutions.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
BRANDING DESIGN FOR THE STARLING LOUNGE COFFEE BAR
I re-designed the branding for the coffee bar, Starling Lounge as they moved locations and changed their name from their former coffee shop, Steam Inn.
UX/UI Design, Branding AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Redesign Case Study: MJR Theatres Mobile App Prototype
In this redesign, I explored how the MJR Theatres app could better serve users by improving navigation, streamlining ticket booking, and elevating the overall experience to make finding showtimes, securing seats, and discovering movies more enjoyable and efficient.
GRAPHIC, WEB AND UX DESIGN
YARDSMITTEN LANDSCAPE DESIGN’S BRANDING AND WEBSITE DESIGN
I developed a cohesive brand identity and user-friendly website for Yardsmitten Landscape Design, establishing their online presence and showcasing their innovative landscape services.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
BRANDING DESIGN FOR FOUR KEY’S BREWING
I created the branding for Four Keys Brewing, a nanobrewery located inside of the Starling Lounge Coffee Bar in Blissfield, Michigan.
WEB AND UX DESIGN
BRANCH TREE LANDSCAPE WEBSITE DESIGN
I created a visually appealing and user-friendly website for Branch Tree Landscape, showcasing their landscaping services and projects while enhancing online engagement and client outreach.
