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


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