Awards

Tweed Museum of Art | Apr. 2024
Annual Student Exhibition 2024 Duluth, MN

• Two of my artworks were chosen by a jury to be showcased in the Annual Student Exhibition at the Tweed Museum of Art In Duluth Minnesota.
• Won the Howard Lyon Merit Scholarship for academic achievement and involvement in design.

Tweed Museum of Art | Dec. 2022
Fresh Foundation Exhibit Skill Award Duluth, MN

• Had two artworks showcased at the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth Minnesota.
• Won an award for Technical Skill in this exhibit for a Stippled Leaf drawing.

Minnesota State Fair | Aug. 2020, 2021, & 2023
Purple Ribbon Winner St. Paul, MN

• Won three Purple Ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair for multiple years in the fine arts category.
• A Purple Ribbon is the highest award one can receive as a member of 4H at the Minnesota State Fair.

Carver County Fair | Aug. 2020, 2021, & 2023
Grand Champion Winner Waconia, MN

• I won three Grand Champion ribbons at my local county fair for multiple years in the fine arts category.
• Grand Champion is the highest award one can receive as a member of 4H.

Work Experience

Tweed Museum of Art | Oct. 2023 – Present
Student Graphic Designer Duluth, MN

• Designed posters, signage, directories, social media posts, calendars, labels etc.
• Consistently creatively used brand standards, establishing an identity for the Museum.
• Communicated with museum director, museum preparator, curators, and various other member of our team daily to execute numerous design projects.
• Managed multiple projects at a time while maintain organization and communication.
• Worked with the director of the museum to establish a marketing plan for the institution.
• Collaborated with local print shops to produce design projects.

Northwoods Confections and Gifts Inc. | May. 2024 – August 2024
Graphic Design and Marketing Intern Duluth, MN

• Created and designed digital and print media assets, enhancing brand identity and driving engagement on platforms such as for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.Developed marketing materials to support and execute promotional campaigns and objectives.
• Interacted with customers, including working the register, answering questions about our inventory, and directing them through the store.
• Maintained and organized, fully stocked and cleanlily sales floor.

KidCreate Studio (Eden Prairie) | May 2023 – Dec. 2023
Lead Art Teacher Eden Prairie, MN

• Reviewed and taught art lessons to diverse classes of students aged 18 months to 12 years.
• Prepared materials and art supplies for classes on a weekly basis.
• Managed a classroom of a varying number of students (4-20 at a time).
• Maintained a focused and productive classroom environment, ensuring emphasis on lesson content.
• Created a positive and engaging learning environment that encouraged students to be creative, inventive, and strive toward their best artistic potential.

Carver County Dairy Association | Apr. 2020 – Mar. 2023
Carver County Dairy Princess Waconia, MN

• Advocated for the dairy industry by explaining the production of dairy products, the care given to the animals, the nutritional benefits of those products, etc.
• Attended various events over the years such as the Carver County Fair, parades, nursing homes, town gatherings, ice cream socials, etc.
  Received the Theresa Hoen Memorial Scholarship in 2022 and 2023.

Various Clients (Self-Employed) | Oct. 2020 – Present
Freelance Graphic Designer Cologne, MN

• Curated a collections of signs for a wedding ceremony using a cohesive color palette and theme.
• Designed a logo for a friend’s family farm to be used on posters, t-shirts, trailers, and business cards.
• Communicated with a client and take their feedback to improve the overall design and client experience.
• Designed various t-shirt designs for my school and community.

Experience with WordPress and Divi

Time Management

Organizational