Heart of
an Artist
Work experience
Education
The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, 2023
M.A. in Theology
University of St. Thomas, 2019
B.A. in Communication and Journalism,
minor in Catholic Studies
Freelancer Designer & Photographer
November 2019-present
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Create and sell art on t-shirts, stickers, etc. on Redbubble
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Market original art on social media
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Photography for various clients; from events to projects from a
heavy metal band to The Catholic Spirit newspaper -
Create aesthetic graphics for print and web for various clients such
as Prenger Solutions Group
Assistant Program Director of Character & Virtue Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
April 2023-present
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design print and digital materials; introduced Canva to streamline projects
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established program's Instagram and LinkedIn page, create strategy to maximize reach
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photograph events
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assist with event planning and logistics
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communicate with restaurant vendors over events
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update program website consistently, troubleshoot and use problem-solving skills in designing site
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write concise articles and announcements on program events
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keep track of, and thoroughly record expense reports
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Marketing Communications Student Worker
November 2021-September 2022
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Design digital and print graphics
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Interview members of seminary community for content
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Take photographs of seminary events, or seminary members
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Write articles and blog posts on seminary events and programs
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Update electronic weekly bulletin for internal communications
Skills:
Digital illustration
Canva
Self-taught Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Basic InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Social Media
Writing
Teamwork/Partnerships
Attention to detail
Verbal & Written Communication
Ministry
Active attention to client needs
Featured in:
St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity Oracle (Winter 2020 issue, page 14-15)
Rediscover: Hour segment on Street Ministry
Administrative & Communications Assistant
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
December 2019-June 2021
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Handle weekly finances
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Perform clerical duties
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Perform receptionist duties, provide excellent customer service
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Create communications material
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Social media graphics ​
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Promotional material (web and print)
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write weekly blogs for Justice and Charity ministry (Wholeness from the Homeless)
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Temporary Part-Time Director of Marketing
Immaculate Conception Church and School
January 2020-March 2020
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Developed marketing campaign for 80th anniversary school reunion
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Create promotional material using Photoshop Elements/Canva for different parish events
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Planned logistics of reunion
Production Coordinator
Tiger Oak Media
September 2019-December 2019
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Traffic ads for Community Lifestyle Magazines
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Build ads on InDesign
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Provide excellent customer service to advertisers
2010 - present
2010 - present
Marketing Communications Intern
Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, Office of Evangelization
August 2018-August 2019
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Communicate with outside vendors over logistics for events
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Compose thoughtful interview questions for radio show guests
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Carefully edit, and send out promotional e-mails/web content
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Provide intentional customer service
Marketing Campaigns
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WholeSum Kitchen (2017)
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The Metropolitan Council (2018)
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University of St. Thomas Center for Well-Being (2019)
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Carmen Pampa Fund (2019)
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Immaculate Conception School 80th All Class Reunion (2020)
Leadership/Volunteering
Graphic Designer
MSP Catholic
June 2021-January 2022
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​Create social media graphics and design print projects, primarily with Photoshop and Illustrator
President
UST Street Ministry
January 2019-May 2022
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Promote ministry, lead students downtown to befriend the poor
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Build a holistic formation program for students to accompany ministry
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Invite and communicate with guests/chaplain to lead formation sessions
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Manage and delegate tasks to a core team of five student leaders
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Network with Christ in the City (Denver, CO)
Lead Intern
Catholic Studies Leadership Interns
September 2017-May 2019​
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Commit to weekly formation sessions
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Facilitate a small group
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Plan an educational event (Tommie Catholic) once a semester
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Executed marketing for events
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Delivered two presentations/talks