SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Indesign - Adobe Fresco - Photoshop - Premiere Pro - Procreate - Canva - G-Suite - Microsoft Office - Illustration - Printmaking - Graphic Design - Apparel Design - Pre-Press - Client Collaboration / Communication - Typography & Layout Design - Branding & Identity Design
EXPERIENCE
A.L.T. Printing Co., Lansing MI — In-House Designer & Screen Printing Assistant
OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT
Designed custom graphics for T-shirts, stickers, brochures, and promotional materials for clients and in-house use
Created original typography and illustrations for A.L.T’s website and social media
Collaborated directly with clients to develop print-ready, brand-aligned designs
Assisted in all phases of the screen-printing process, including screen prep, ink mixing, press operation, and finishing
Applied print production knowledge to improve design quality and efficiency, ensuring artwork translated seamlessly to physical products
Lydia Illustrated, Lansing MI — Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
DECEMBER 2024 - PRESENT
Collaborate with musicians, small businesses, and organizations to create custom illustrations, branding, and promotional designs.
Provide full creative direction from concept sketches to final production across print and digital media.
Combine digital and traditional techniques to produce expressive, cohesive visual identities.
Selected Projects:
Great Planes! • Ali’s Sanctuary • Thrifts with Claud • Mighty Uke Day Festival • April’s Artistry • The Dangling Participles
Calvin University, Grand Rapids MI — Student Graphic Designer
SEPTEMBER 2022 - MAY 2023
Create poster designs for events for the Calvin Music Department
Create matching calendar graphics as well as other marketing assets
Format poster designs for print
Newfound Narratives, Grand Rapids MI — Communications Manager
MAY 2021 - MAY 2023
Communicate with the leadership of the student organization on the goals for their image
Collaborating to create a brand guide for the student organization’s communications
Designing multiple posters for each festival as well as Instagram and Facebook posts to advertise the events
EDUCATION
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
MAY 2023
GPA: 3.6
AWARDS
2023 Gold
West Michigan American Advertising
Elements of Advertising, Illustration
State of Mind Album Design
2023 Silver
West Michigan American Advertising
Elements of Advertising, Illustration
Female Facade
2023 Bronze
West Michigan American Advertising
Sales & Marketing, Publication design
Inkheart Book Jacket Redesign

