Experiences
Graphic Design Intern
Pellissippi State Community College
August 2025 to present
Designs event materials such as fliers, posters, postcards, and email graphics
Produces business cards for staff and faculty
Assists social media specialist with graphics and brainstorming
Study Abroad: Helsinki
Summer 2025
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Studied and explored the wayfinding and human centered design of Helsinki, Finland
Marketing Intern
Pellissippi State Community College
July 2024 to May 2025
Wrote two weekly
newsletters for faculty, staff, and students
Wrote copy for one monthly newletter for
the higher administration
Reformated graphics for use
across social media platforms
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
August 2023 to May 2027
Pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design with an Industrial Design minor and an Advertising & Public Relations minor
4.0 GPA
Awards and Honors
Accepted into the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture
Spring 2026
About
See painting
Painting, “Roadside Creek,” was accepted into the 79th Annual Student Art Competition
Design It Forward Kentucky Competition
Partner: Cora Williams (cowilldsgn)
October 2025
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Won third place in one day design sprint competing against 27 teams
Created a new logo, brand suite, rack card, and other assets for a non-profit orginazation
Kimberly Illes Foundation Scholarship
September 2025
About
Faculty nominated and awarded scholarship
Hendrix Study Abroad Award
May 2025
“The Hendrix Study Abroad Award supports students in the School of Design who are pursuing international study as a way to expand their design practice, deepen their cultural awareness, and grow both personally and professionally.
The award is intended to help offset the costs of travel and participation in a study abroad experience. Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional design promise and a commitment to transferring this experience back to their studies and/or peers.”
Involvement
School of Design Student Advisory Board
University of Tennesee, Knoxville
January 2026 to present
Discusses issues and opportunities for growth within the School of Design
Shares concerns from peers, serving as spokesperson for the cohort
Provost Student Advisory Board
University of Tennesee, Knoxville
October 2025 to present
Representative of the College of Architecture and Design and the School of Design
Meets and discusses relevant topics, concerns, and solutions to campus life and culture
Summer Design Camp Teaching Assistant
University of Tennesee, Knoxville
July 2024 and July 2025
Counseled and instructed high schoolers during the College of Architecture and Design’s weeklong Summer Design Camp
Led students through a crash course of design and architecture principles, guiding daily projects and critiques
College of Architecture and Design Student Ambassador
University of Tennesee, Knoxville
March 2024 to present
Leads tours of the College of Architecture and Design’s Art and Architecture building
Provides prospective students with insight into the college and community
Member of Professional Fraternity
Theodorus Chapter of Alpha Rho Chi
August 2023 to present
Works to build a welcoming environment full of encouragement and goodwill in the college
Helps to plan and market events for the college
Volunteers in the community
AMAze Group Member
American Marketing Association
August 2023 to December 2023
Participated in marketing board for local company
Designed branding solutions
Contact
Email
LinkedIn
Education
Pursuing BFA in Graphic Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Interests
Packaging design, dogs, illustration, nature, painting, wildflowers, Hagrid by Zetafonts