About me
My creative journey started with traditional design, but my drive to learn and adapt has led me to embrace emerging technologies. Today I bring new tools into my work to make it more efficient, more creative, and more focused on the people who use it.
At my core, I’m a creative thinker driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation. I thrive on crafting solutions that combine artistry with technology, always looking for new ways to push boundaries and bring ideas to life.
Skills and tools
- Design
- Multimedia design, branding, print design, brochures, product packaging and labels, motion graphics, 3D design, exhibit design, web design, interaction design, mobile applications, process flowcharts, presentation design, visual storytelling
- UX research and design
- Wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, user personas, customer journey maps, storyboarding, site maps, accessibility testing for WCAG compliance, user flows, process mapping, heuristic evaluations, design thinking workshops
- AI tools
- Adobe Firefly, Claude and Claude Code, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Google Stitch, OpenClaw, Midjourney, Runway, Kling, Veo, Figma AI
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat, Express
- Design and prototyping
- Figma, Keynote, PowerPoint, SketchUp
- Collaboration
- Monday, Wrike, Jira, Confluence, Brandfolder, SharePoint
- Accessibility
- JAWS, NVDA, WCAG audits
- Web and code
- HTML, CSS, Liquid, WordPress
How I use AI
I use AI to explore more ideas faster, mock up concepts before the shoot, and automate repetitive production, so more of my time goes into the design itself. Every result is art-directed, brand-checked, and reviewed by a person before it ships.
See it in the work: AI mockups for a smart lighting launch, automating Photoshop with AI scripting, AI and photography composition, and AI-powered tagging.
Experience
- Art Director — BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (current)
- Senior Designer — Snap One (formerly SnapAV), nearly 10 years
- Senior Graphic Designer — VELUX America, 10 years
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentration in advertising and graphic design — Barton College, Wilson, NC
- Certificate in Web Design, Web Usage, and User Experience — University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Google Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design — Coursera
Recent learning
- Adobe Firefly: First Look (AI for Design)
- DALL-E: The Creative Process and Art of AI Prompting
- Generative AI: What Creative Pros Need to Know
- Using AI Imagery for Illustration and Design
- Business Collaboration in the Modern Workplace
- Email Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
Beyond the work
More than tools: teamwork
Great design is a team sport. I share what I know, mentor newer designers, and keep communication clear across locations.
Ideas under the stars
Camping is where I recharge. As a Scout leader, I share the outdoors, teamwork, and leadership with kids from every background.
One shot at a time
Photography is my creative outlet, and it shapes how I direct photoshoots and guide AI imagery at work.
Curious and always learning
I love figuring out how things work, from design and technology to woodworking and winemaking.
