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About
I am a senior student designer studying the nuances of visual communication at the University of Milwaukee. I currrntly work as an Intern at the Milwaukee Bucks as a Graphic Designer & Animator for the Live Production & Entertainment team. My work is seen by upwards of 18,000 people a night. My practice focuses on the human experience of brand identities, products, apparel, and typography; each with a thoughtful consideration for the respective audiences they to bring joy to. In addition to my studies, I play ultimate frisbee, photograph urban life, and cook.
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Work Experience
Full time designer for the Milwaukee Bucks' in-house, in-arena creative. I create compelling and innovative motion graphics that leverage the state-of-the-art technology of FIserv Forum to deliver the most immersive experience in the NBA. Go Bucks!
Full season internship designing motion graphics for the department of Live Programming and Entertainment (LP&E). I work directly with a variety of teams to craft designs for larger than life displays, including the jumbotron and two of the top five largest in-arena displays for North America. My designs have been seen by nearly 18,000 people on a given night, and as the season gets underway - thousands more.
Passionate retail attendant exceeding guest expectations through knowledgable and friendly assistance. Currently working on a T-shirt design to compliment the start of the 2022 season. Entrusted associate to craft custom uniforms. Selected for Starting Five in March 2019 and June 2021.
The Retro Technologies (RetroTech) Lab is the first of its kind in the University of Wisconsin, and the third in the United States. Our main focus is to document, and preserve pieces of antiquated pieces of computing. Our goal is to curate pieces from history together to create a period accurate experience for different milestones within the history of computing.
Lead coordinator and primary creative for AIGA-UWM’s annual fundraising event. Coordinated event space, speakers, workshops, and catering under a tight timeline while designing full creative for the event - including event identity, signage, posters, and a full Instagram campaign.
Designed a modular system for various food packaging sizes that complied with updated FDA regulations. Briefly modernized brand to ensure consistency with new design system. Work under confidential NDA.
Education
Class of 2023, Summa Cum Laude, 8x Dean's List, GPA 3.97
Volunteering
Juried charity design event for the Milwaukee non-profit community.
Exhibitions
Scholarship recipient show.
Speaking
Panel session discussing our shared work with the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. Talk led by Kris Martinez, with Austin Nidea and I contributing.
Awards
Features
Led efforts to recreate university campus in Minecraft as a side project amidst the pandemic.