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Career History

Assistant Landscape Designer

April 2020 - Present

Designer for high-end landscape design / build firm. Communicated in proposal meetings and throughout the design process with high-end clientele. Responsibilities included creating estimates for projects, dispatching landscape crews, and marketing. Created updated website, brochures, social media and other graphic design branding for the company. Organized and coordinated office administration and procedures to ensure efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Interior Designer

October 2019 - April 2020

Interior Designer for Modsy, an online startup company that creates digital designs for customers across the country. Worked independently and with other stylists on designing difficult spaces for clients. Clients send in spaces that they need designed and stylists provide a 3D design to show customers what their space could look like with different layouts, furniture, and styling. Worked completely remotely with online meetings and daily communication.

Art Lead Instructor

June 2019 - August 2019

Art Instructor for children ages 6-14 for a day camp affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Independently designed, scheduled and taught art projects tailored to each age group and encouraged creativity and unique ideas. Projects changed each week and were intended to engage a wide range of children and spark imagination in all students.

Chapter President

April 2018 - May 2019

Honorary Service Fraternity built on the values of musicianship, leadership and service to provide encouragement and support to college band programs. Planned and led both chapter meetings and Executive Board meetings. Worked with Vice President, Executive Board, and chapter members concurrently to keep chapter service projects on track. Administered communication between chapter and National Headquarters.

Section Leader

August 2018 - January 2019

Section Leader for the clarinet section in the University of Minnesota Marching Band. Responsibilities include leading sectional practices, teaching marching rehearsals and making decisions for performance placements.

Group Leader

June 2018 - August 2018

Group leader for children ages 6-14 on camps including: Aeronautics & Drones, Wildlife, Voyageur Camp Craft, and Lego Boat Engineering. Worked with children to design airplanes, improve their knowledge of the environment around them, and to build and test motor designs for Lego boats.

Swimming Instructor

May 2017 - August 2017

Taught children from infant age to first grade basic swimming strokes and safety in the water. Worked with co-workers to plan lessons and create more effective teaching strategies.

Point of Sale Associate

June 2015 - August 2015

Coordinated with co-workers on projects in order to improve the satisfaction of customers. Constructed displays and assessed problems to assure the ease of shoppers. Made a safe and comfortable environment by greeting each patron and paying attention to their specific needs.

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Education

2015-2019

University of Minnesota 

Bachelor of Design in Architecture

2016

Humboldt University of Berlin

Study Abroad

2022

Foundations of UX Design

Google Career Certificate

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Achievements

2019

High Distinction 

3.9 GPA Award

2018

Connie Therens

Band Scholarship

2015

Les Farrington Best 100

Art Show Award

2015

John Philip Sousa

Band Award

2015

German Club and Band Scholarships 

B.E.S.T. Foundation

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Activities

2015-2019

University of Minnesota Marching Band

Section Leader

2015-2019

University of Minnesota

Pep Band

2018-2019

Kappa Kappa Psi President

Honorary Service Fraternity

2018

Super Bowl LII Halftime Show

Performer

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