Experience
Skills
Education
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2010 – 05.2014 | College Park, MD
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design, minor in Arabic Studies, GPA: 3.84
Honors: Dean’s List (Fall ’10 – Spring ’14), Order of Omega, Primannum Honor Society, NSCS
Workshops
Retro Lettering: Aurelie Maron
3D Lettering Techniques: Jimbo Bernaus
Restaurant Branding: Douglas Riccardi
Mural Painting: Eric Friedensohn
Brand by Hand: Jon Contino
Art Deco Lettering: Nick Misani
Skillshare Lettering Workshop: Martina Flor
Passion to Paid: Lauren Hom
Learn to Letter: Lauren Hom
Art Director’s Club NJ: Alexandra Overgaard
Awards
NJ Ad Club, Jersey Award
R&J Rebranding, Stationary Package
SCBP Annual Meeting, Special Event
Dust-Off 101 Uses, Facebook Campaign
Polaroid CES, Digital Media Landing Page
Profeta Farms, Outdoor Billboard
Garden Savings FCU, Rack Brochure
R&J Direct Mailer, Collateral/Identity
GDUSA, Health & Wellness Design Award
RWJ Barnabas Health Infographic, Infographics
GDUSA, American Graphic Design Award
Wyndham Magazine ad, Advertising
PFCU Apple Pay Campaign, Advertising
Integrity House Annual Report, Annual Report
R&J Rebranding, Branding & Identity Programs
Hackensack UMC Infographic, Infographics
MC Hotel, P-O-P, Displays, Signs + Exhibits
Wyndham Event Branding, Environmental
PFCU Student Rewards, Brochures + Collateral
PFCU Visa, Brochures + Collateral
Profeta Farms, P-O-P, Displays, Signs + Exhibits
R&J Emails, eNewsletters
GDUSA, American Web Design Award
R&J Website
Falcon Website
Polaroid CES landing page
Davey Awards
Wyndham Event Branding, Silver Award
Marketing Report, Healthcare Ad Award
CarePlus Annual Report
NJCAMA, Astra Award
Denholtz Ad, Consumer Advertising: Magazine
Falcon Website, Web Design
Profeta Farms, Outdoor Billboard
Garden Savings FCU, Brochure
CPI Collateral, Stationary Package
Current Experience
CBRE
02.2021 – 03.2023, Graphic Designer | New York, NY
03.2023 – Present, Senior Graphic Designer | New York, NY
Responsible for the layout, design, and production of work to support Business Development marketing efforts and company growth for the global leader in commercial real estate and services and investments. Oversee projects from beginning to end including developing and sharing project ideas, soliciting feedback, and delivering market knowledge for real estate solutions.
Collaborate with marketing specialists on the creation of pursuit presentations and proposals from start to finish, ensuring that materials meet established standards for company branding, messaging, and winning formulas. Generate interactive presentations, proposals, brochures, 3D maps, infographics, animations, and other corporate materials.
Freelance
01.2013 – Present, Graphic Designer | New York, NY
Create identities, illustrations, and websites for various events, individuals, and businesses: weddings, conferences, religious celebrations, fundraising organizations, and podcasts
Past Experience
H+k Design
10.2019 – 02.2021, Senior Graphic Designer | New York, NY
Created and collaborated with the H+k team to produce print design projects including: infographics, branding and identity, maps, offering memorandums, financial layouts, data visualization, presentation design, and brochures for H+k’s clients in the real estate industry
R&J Strategic Communications
11.2015 – 11.2018, Graphic Designer | Bridgewater, NJ
11.2018 – 10.2019, Senior Graphic Designer | Bridgewater, NJ
Managed the overall aesthetic for R&J and all of its clients. Played an integral role in company rebranding: website redesign, print materials, email blasts, brand manual, blog graphics, powerpoint pitch deck, social media teaser campaign, and direct mailers to generate new business.
Collaborated and communicated with R&J’s clients for all creative & digital needs: infographics, print collateral, branding and identity, annual reports, interactive forms, website design, logo design, powerpoint templates, sweepstakes, billboards, and social media and email campaigns.
University of Maryland Dining Services
01.2014 – 07.2014, Graphic Designer | College Park, MD
Served as a graphic designer for the Marketing Department for UMD Dining. Designed promotional materials; posters, flyers, table tents, infographics, websites, menu boards, and digital screens displayed in university dining facilities. Created materials for both internal and external usage.
Steve Madden, Inc.
05.2012 – 08.2013, Graphic Design Intern | Woodside, NY
Summer graphic design intern for Summers 2012 & 2013. Led a team in organizing the holiday campaign. Managed assets for international partners and affiliates (Superga, The Row, Betsey Johnson). Planned photo-shoots, music events, and personal appearances. Featured in look books, e-blasts, holiday campaigns, international stores, and social media.
Extra-Curricular Activities
08.2010 – 05.2014, Graphic Designer | College Park, MD
Worked as a graphic designer for various clubs and organizations.
Jewish Women’s Leadership Conference: Developed branding system, promotional materials
Student Government Association: Designed campaign materials; graphics, logos, videos
TerpThon Dance Marathon: Created apparel, flyers, logos, corporate sponsorship packets
The Mitzpeh: Illustrated newspaper cover art and article graphics
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) at the University of Maryland: Participated actively