Resume

Creative design meets technology.

Creative and technology-focused professional with four years of professional graphic design and print production experience, extensive customer service experience, and advanced education in software application development.

My background combines graphic design, UI/UX, responsive web design, mobile application development, software design, customer support, business operations, and technical problem-solving.

4+ Years Professional Graphic Design Experience
3.9 Master's Cumulative GPA
3 Degrees in Design & Technology

Career

Professional Experience

Customer Service Representative

Willis Towers Watson Via Benefits

San Diego, CA / Remote

Aug 2023 – Present

Provide customer support related to benefit enrollment while researching client concerns, navigating multiple systems, documenting cases, and communicating through phone and digital channels.

  • Assist clients with benefit enrollment while following privacy, security, and organizational requirements.
  • Explain complex information clearly and adapt communication to individual customer needs.
  • Research customer concerns and identify solutions using available systems, documentation, and established procedures.
  • Maintain accurate case documentation while handling confidential information under HIPAA and data privacy requirements.

Previous service: July 2022 – February 2023

Production Graphic Designer | Customer Service | Order Entry & Release

Cedar Crest Manufacturing

Cedar Rapids, IA

May 2018 – Apr 2022

Created professional graphics, production artwork, and virtual product mockups for the promotional products industry while supporting distributors throughout the artwork and ordering process.

  • Created digital product mockups and virtual proofs for distributor and customer approval.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and modified artwork to meet production and product specifications.
  • Performed artwork preflight checks and corrected formatting, sizing, resolution, and layout issues.
  • Processed and released orders while verifying artwork, product, and customer information.
  • Communicated directly with distributors regarding artwork revisions, product specifications, and production requirements.
  • Managed multiple creative projects and order deadlines within a production-focused environment.

Additional Experience

Direct Support Professional

REM Iowa · Hiawatha, IA

2017 – 2018

Call Center Representative

Ruffalo Noel Levitz · Cedar Rapids, IA

2014 – 2015

Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Transamerica · Cedar Rapids, IA

2013

Life Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life · Cedar Rapids, IA

2012

Server | Cashier | Hostess | Baker

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery · Cedar Rapids, IA

2008 – 2011

Education

Academic Background

Master's Degree in Software Application Development

Southern New Hampshire University

Remote

2025 – Present

Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Graduate study focused on software application development, information technology systems, software architecture, networking, mobile development, project management, and technical communication.

Selected Coursework

  • Object-Oriented Application Development
  • Software Design & Modeling
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Advanced Information Technology
  • Operating Systems
  • Telecommunications & Networking
  • IT Project & Team Management
  • Technical Communication

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Concentration in Web Design

Southern New Hampshire University

Completed 2025

Cumulative GPA: 3.462

Undergraduate study focused on graphic design, UI/UX, web design and development, responsive design, branding, digital media, typography, and professional design practices.

Selected Coursework

  • User Interface and Experience
  • Web Analysis and Design
  • Web Development
  • Advanced Digital Graphic Design for Web
  • Design Thinking for Graphic Designers
  • Designing a Brand Identity
  • Layout and Publication Design
  • Typography

Associate Degree in Graphic Communications Technology

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

May 2017

Relevant studies included Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, graphic design, web page development, multimedia, photography, prepress, and print production.

Academic Honors: Dean's List – multiple terms

International Study: Art Study Abroad Program, China – 2015

Selected Work

Design & Technology Projects

Mobile Restaurant Application

Designed and developed a mobile restaurant application featuring Home, Menu, Orders, and Nutrition interfaces while applying mobile development, UI design, usability, navigation, and visual consistency principles.

Responsive Web Design & Development

Designed and developed responsive web experiences for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using responsive and mobile-first design concepts, accessibility considerations, and web development technologies.

Website Analysis & UX Design

Evaluated website functionality, accessibility, and responsiveness and created recommendations using sitemaps, wireframes, mockups, and user-centered design principles.

Brand Identity & Digital Campaign Design

Developed coordinated brand identities and digital campaigns using research, mood boards, typography, visual systems, concept development, and iterative feedback.

Professional Promotional Product Design

Created production artwork, promotional graphics, virtual product mockups, and proofs while preparing artwork according to professional print-production specifications.

Additional

Honors & Information

  • Master's cumulative GPA: 3.9
  • Bachelor's cumulative GPA: 3.462
  • Dean's List: Multiple academic terms
  • Art Study Abroad Program: China, 2015
  • Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
  • Valid driver's license