PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grounded Design Build | Business Owner / Designer

Portland, OR | November 2022 – Present

  • Founded and operates a custom fabrication shop specializing in sustainable design, welding, and woodworking.
  • Design and build custom furniture and architectural elements tailored to client needs utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Develop all marketing assets including brand kit, website design,  graphic design, social media posts, and email newsletters.
  • Manage daily business operations and employees utilizing Google Workspace and Asana for project management.
  • Manage coworking membership and teach woodworking classes.

Metalwood Salvage | Designer / Operations Manager

Portland, OR | April  2016 – November 2022

  • Managed operations at a sustainable fabrication shop and salvaged materials retail store, progressing from fabrication role to lead designer, operations manager, and shareholder.
  • Designed and built custom furniture, interiors, and exteriors with a focus on working with second-hand materials. 
  • Developed marketing and branding materials enhancing brand identity through effective graphic design and marketing strategies.

Freelance | Designer / Fabricator

Portland, OR,  Saint Helena, CA, Atlanta GA | June 2012 – April 2016

  • Designed and built custom projects and graphic design elements for a variety of clients.
  • Projects included kitchen and bathroom remodels, logo design, event flyers, custom furniture fabrication, and other construction projects demonstrating versatility and creativity in the design process.

EDUCATION

Portland State University B.S. Architecture

Portland, OR | Graduated June 2011

  • Received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a focus on urban design, graphic design, and earth sciences.