
About
I’ve always had a passion for designing and making things. From newspaper shoes as a five-year-old to hand sewn clothing in high school to my current work at Nordstrom, I’m happiest when I’m creating something. I am always interested in hearing about new opportunities, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Outside of work, I enjoy knitting socks, cooking new recipes, exploring tide pools, and biking around Seattle
Education
Western Washington University, 2014
BS Industrial Design, Minor in Business Administration
Skills
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
MS Office
FlexPLM
NedGraphics
Presentation Design
Hand and Digital Sketching
3D Modeling
CNC Machining
Laser Cutting
Fabrication
Experience
Print Technician, Nordstrom
Fall 2021 – Present
- Work with the Soft Accessories team to deliver the best possible scarves, wearables, hats, and more to customers under the Nordstrom, Treasure & Bond, BP, Open Edit, Nordstrom Rack, Abound, and Melrose & Market brands
- Provide design and merchandising partners with thoughtful and relevant colorway options based on seasonal palettes
- Effectively communicate color and print intent to suppliers by preparing and sending artwork packets
- Assess strike-offs, yarn dyes, and knit downs for color, layout, and print technique and recommend solutions to achieve best possible execution
- Maintain and leverage industry knowledge of print processes, raw materials, dyes, and ink types
Print Design Support, Nordstrom
Spring 2021 – Summer 2021
- Assisted the NPG Print Design Team with in-office tasks while the team works remotely due to the pandemic
- Used Spectrophotometer and DataColor software to digitally accurately read in 315 new Pantone colors and upload into FlexPLM system
- Copied artwork files from network drives to SharePoint
- Scanned, edited, and uploaded vintage artwork for reference and inspiration
Product Designer, Five Ply Design
Fall 2015 – Fall 2020
- Designed and manufactured new products including lighting, tableware, and home decor from concept through production
- Developed structurally sound and brand-consistent packaging to protect uniquely shaped and fragile products during shipping
- Set up files for and operated laser cutter and CNC machine
- Interfaced with and provided assistance to clients with the creation and execution of custom projects ranging from corporate art to interior design
Freelance Graphic Designer, Kayak Point Disc Golf Resort
Summer 2020
- Created a clean, modern logo, 36 tee sign graphics, golf cart keychains, and promotional graphics for the new disc golf resort while operating under a quick turnaround time
- Prepared files for web and print and acted as a liaison between the printer and business owners.
Features
Children’s Book Illustration, 2022 – Frankie the Snail’s Adventure in Space
Seattle Times, February 2019 – Fun Lamps to Brighten the Darkest Days
Seattle Times, December 2018 – Delight Guests with Seattle-Made Animal Skewers
Seattle Times, February 2017 – 12 Easy Décor Pieces That Will Get You Ready For Spring
Seattle Times, July 2016 –15 Home Accessories with Oversized Impact
Seattle Magazine, March 2016 – Five Ply Design’s First Ever Lighting Collection