Over the years I have lived in many places. I grew up in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. However, shortly before I started college my family made a bold move to Hilo, Hawaii. Most of the time I attended college I worked at a local art supply store where I began my career as graphic designer. Before graduating from my first college I dove headfirst into a layout editor position at the University of Hawaii, beginning my experience creating printed publication layouts. I then continued my education in Lincoln, Nebraska. At Union College I was overwhelmed by the number of design opportunities I received, allowing me to expand my experience. I worked for school clubs, the student government, non-profit organizations, and for AdventSource. This resulted in a healthy graduate portfolio that was free of design class projects. Prior to my final graduation I was hired to work in-house for a prestigious international science company. I can not overstate how valuable my experience has been working for LI-COR. I have learned to work closely in teams of professional people with highly technical backgrounds in science, engineering, and development. I've been thrilled to work on highly accurate scientific illustrations, user interface design, and advanced responsive web styling.