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 productionDesigned a variety of in-store materials and promotions, including table tents,
ceiling decorations, bathroom mirror stickers, special event decor and morePromoted 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