WORK EXPERIENCE

Levitt Fellow at Hamilton College  May - Aug 2024

Awarded a grant to work on an independent, self-directed project that has culminated in a self-published book on Lulu.com.

Conducted in-depth research into family archives, scanning, transcribing, and sifting through material. 

Used Adobe InDesign to create a 100+ page layout for my book, combing text, photographs, and art. 

Presented my research at a poster fair; Held a reception for my art exhibition.

Digital Media Intern for Hamilton College  May 2022 - Present

Assist Hamilton College's visual design and marketing team by brainstorming content ideas, pitching projects, and creating visual materials. 

Deliver high-quality photographs of campus and events for Hamilton's instagram, facebook, website articles, and other platforms. 

Illustrate and animate GIF’s and stickers for use on social media.

Senior Digital Media Tutor at Hamilton College May 2022 - Present

Assist students with digital media equipment, Adobe softwares, printing, and camera loans.

Maintain all equipments and provide excellent customer service.

Refugee Tales Documentary Project May 2023 - August 2023

Travelled to the UK with another student and my professor, Robert Knight, to interview and film for a documentary project concerning the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

Participated in a week-long walk through the English countryside with the organization Refugee Tales.

Freelance Graphic Designer Remote 2016 - Present

Graphic Designer for Webster’s Wine Bar and Reno. Chicago, IL. 2016 - present.

Developed 10+ marketing posters for anniversaries, food and drink-related specials, and events for both restaurants.

Studio Assistant at Made In S.M.A. Studio Jan 2018 - May 2021

Participated in processes such as encaustic art-making, large-format printing, editing with Photoshop, etc.

Printed and adeptly troubleshooted wide-format Epson and Canon printers 

Designed a logo for the Made in SMA brand

Photographer for Gravity Works Aerial Arts  2019-2020

Photographed all team members for annual performance playbill.

Two photographs were published in the local newspaper.

Yearbook Photographer at Victoria Robbins  SMA Mexico 2018-2019

Directed student portraits for all grades. Managed a small team and directed lighting and set up. Coordinated photo shoot times for different class years through consistent communication with teachers.

Worked with a team to produce the yearbook, designing page layouts and integrating photographs.

EDUCATION

Hamilton College ('25)

CNMS-130: intro visual studies

Art-160: figure drawing 

Art-221: animation 

Art-303: advanced photography techniques, alternative processes 

Art-107: art and the environment

Art-380: junior seminar (self-directed independent project)

Art-500 and Art-550: Art Thesis: Year-long self-directed thesis in studio art

Bard in Berlin Study abroad program.

Layered Lines: Collage and Mixed-Media

ARTH: Art and War

Painting

Auston School of Photography (ASOP),

Photo I and Photo II: Two 6-week digital photography classes  over two separate years 

Ri Anderson and Holly Wilmeth Digital Collage

Class on Adobe Photoshop for digital collage 

Shannon Reece Analog photography classes

Semester-long analog photography classes taken throughout high school

Film Photography Intern at Agave Studios 

Taught presentations on shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and light metering

Managed dark room, prepared materials, and mixed chemicals