Design Experience
Interior Design
Freelance
July 2010 – Present
- Sourced product and designed interiors for myself, clients, and friends
- Retiled fireplace
- Installed built-in wood features
- Replaced light fixtures
Home Renovation
Freelance
October 2016 – June 2018
- Designed and renovated a 1950’s farmhouse for a client
- Demolition work in bathroom, wall removal, tile, and shower
- Designed bookshelf, bathrooms, millwork, and wood-paneled ceiling
- Purchased all product for home including sinks, plumbing fixtures, tile, flooring, and lighting
- Installed all non-carpet flooring, tiled showers and
backsplashes, plumbed sinks and showers - Installed concrete countertops
Graphic Designer
Banyan Bridge
February 2015 – June 2016
- Designed collateral for local businesses, including brochures, mailers, and folders
- Brainstormed with clients different design patterns that would fit their brand
- Created graphics for social media, websites, and digital marketing
Photo Editor
The Scroll | BYU-Idaho Student Newspaper
January 2005 – April 2008
- Promoted from photographer, photo assistant editor to photo editor
- Took and edited photos including sports, portrait, and events
- Managed a team of photographers
- Worked as assistant Lifestyle editor
- Wrote weekly articles
- Designed layout for the Lifestyle section
Education
Bachelors of Science in Biology | Chemistry Minor
Brigham Young University – Idaho
September 2004 – April 2008
- Initially pursued degree in pre-medical track
- Completed courses including organic chemistry, biochemistry, cellular biology, and neurobiology
- Studied off campus for semester in Nauvoo, Illinois
- Participated in intramural sport teams
- Worked in customer service oriented part-time jobs throughout college
- Served as a religious group leader in several capacities as a student
- Participated in community service
Service
Missionary
South Africa, Johannesburg Mission | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 2008 – April 2010
- Served a 19-month LDS mission in Gaborone, Botswana
- Taught religious sermons and served the local community
- Taught AIDS prevention and awareness
- Served with companions from South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Botswana
- Learned conversational Setswana
- Did lots of service including building houses, floor construction, and laundry