EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
ROCKET COMPANIES - DETROIT, MI
Executive Content Creator, January 2024 - Present
- Collaborate with senior executives to gather relevant materials and updates required for Board of Directors and committee meetings and other high-level corporate presentations 
- Design visually compelling and informative presentations, ensuring complex business and financial data is distilled into digestible content that adheres to brand guidelines 
- Drive design work for Investor Relations materials, including Rocket’s annual reports and Investor Day presentations 
- Handle sensitive company information with the utmost discretion and professionalism 
ROCKET CENTRAL - DETROIT, MI
Lead Brand Designer, January 2023 - August 2023
Senior Designer, November 2017 - December 2022
Designer, March 2016 - November 2017
- Developed and managed thousands of brand assets, including 400+ pictograms, 200+ icons and logo sets for all of Rocket Companies 
- Wrote guidelines for Rocket’s visual identity system, including rules for applying color, icons, typography, patterns and more 
- Consulted with designers to help them apply the visual system to their work, giving feedback, helping define solutions and mentoring designers at all levels 
- Supported the design system team in applying the visual identity to Rocket’s digital design system components 
- Drove design efforts for Rocket’s 2020 IPO launch, including creating out-of-home ad designs for the New York Stock Exchange, Chase Tower in Detroit, and various outdoor placements nationwide 
- Led design work for investor relations materials, including Rocket’s annual reports, social posts and presentations to investors 
SKIDMORE STUDIO - DETROIT, MI
Graphic Designer, April 2014 - January 2016
- Conceptualized and developed creative for the national food and entertainment 
 brand Dave & Buster’s, owning the work from ideation through production
- Designed a variety of in-store materials and promotions, including table tents, 
 ceiling decorations, bathroom mirror stickers, special event decor and more
- Promoted new store openings by creating window displays, local ads and billboards 
- Participated in team initiatives to improve the company culture, including developing a game show-style prize wheel to build morale and celebrate employee achievements 
REDHEAD DESIGN STUDIO - LANSING, MI
Graphic Designer, June 2010 - April 2014
- Developed identity systems and print collateral for a variety of local nonprofits and small businesses including Capital Area Michigan Works!, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Fenner Nature Center 
- Managed studio work samples by developing a unique filing system 
- Organized several office events, including a local parade to promote new business and community engagement 
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Expert in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (Mac platform) 
- Microsoft Office: Very skilled in Word, Powerpoint, Teams 
- Digital: Emerging Figma user, Proficient Squarespace user 
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - EAST LANSING, MI
Bachelor of Fine Art, Class of 2011
- Earned concentrations in graphic design and photography 
- Completed studio art credits in drawing and collage while traveling across Italy 
- Elected AIGA MSU Student Group Co-Chair for 2010–2011 term - Lead weekly meetings 
- Provided design concepts and creative direction on group projects 
- Served as liaison between student chapter and Detroit chapter 
 
