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.