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Education

  • Shepherd University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

    Shepherdstown, WV · 2010–2014

Work history

  • Destination DCCurrent role

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Washington, DC · Mar 2026 — Present

    Leads print and digital design projects. Partners with the creative directors to establish brand standards and adopt new design trends. Manages and art directs a team of graphic designers.

  • Destination DC

    Graphic Designer

    Washington, DC · Jun 2016 — Mar 2018

    Designed print and digital materials under the Creative Director’s guidance. Helped establish brand standards and researched new design trends and technologies.

  • Destination DC

    Junior Graphic Designer

    Washington, DC · Dec 2014 — Jun 2016

    Executed print and digital designs as directed by the Senior Designer and Creative Director. Supported brand consistency and project execution.

  • Shepherd University

    Program Board Graphic Designer

    Shepherdstown, WV · Aug 2013 — May 2014

    Created fliers, brochures and promotional materials for Shepherd University events.

  • New North

    Graphic Design Intern

    Frederick, MD · Jan 2013 — May 2014

    Collaborated with team members in the creation of web and print materials for clients of New North and attended meetings with clients.

  • Self Employed

    Freelance Graphic Designer

    Martinsburg, WV · Jan 2011 — Jun 2013

    Designed print and digital materials for small businesses and non-profits. Projects included logos, branding, websites, social media content, infographics, brochures, and event promotions, all tailored to client needs.

  • YMCA

    Graphic Design Intern

    Frederick, MD · Jun 2013 — Aug 2012

    Created fliers, brochures and booklets for events and YMCA classes, designed web and print ads, attended meetings with other YMCA departments to discuss and develop design materials.

Honors & awards

  • Marketing Momentum Award: There’s Only One DC Campaign


    U.S. Travel ESTO Awards

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  • 2023 MUSE Award (Silver)


    MUSE Awards

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  • eTourism Summit eTSY Award (Finalist)


    Issued by eTourism

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  • 2023 HSMAI Adrian Award (Bronze)


    Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International

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  • Employee of the Quarter


    Destination DC

  • AIGA MockUp - Student Design Challenge Winning Design


    AIGA Blue Ridge

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