Fortidia, U.S. (AlphaGraphics, PostNet, and WorldOptions World HQ)
Leadership Development Associate
2023 - Current
Denver, CO
Professional conferences attended
2023 AlphaGraphics Annual Conference (Washington, D.C.)
2024 AlphaGraphics and PostNet Annual Conference (Austin, TX)
2024 Franchise Leadership and Development Conference (Atlanta, GA)
2025 IFA Convention (Las Vegas, NV)
2025 Clemson University Graphic Communications Senior Reception / Intern Employer Day (Clemson, SC)
2025 Griswold Annual Conference (Dallas, TX)
2025 Multi-Unit Franchise Conference (Las Vegas, NV)
2025 AlphaGraphics and PostNet Annual Conference (Chicago, IL)
2024-2025 AlphaGraphics National Programs Coordinator
Project management skills, focus on client relationships and maintaining accounts
Implemented Monday.com to entire organization (became Monday.com champion for every department)
Responsible for using graphic design skills and utilization of AI such as ChatGPT to condense and combine information from AlphaGraphics centers and cross functional departments at Headquarters to build formal proposals for clients
New national department implementation alongside input from a franchise where each location is individually, locally owned and operated
Assisted in adding products to XMPie uStore site for customers
Customer service and logistics manager for printing and shipping customer online orders
2025 Fortidia U.S. Wheel of Excellence Project Manager
Tracking KPIs and metrics to decide which centers to target during our 2025 initiatives
Worked cross departmentally to establish best and most scalable courses of action
Excel proficiency, vlookups, and consolidation of data
2025 National Programs Committee Member
Facilitating conversation around standardizing national pricing, center incentive for referring national accounts, and the target customer for an AlphaGraphics national account
Coordination and scheduling of meetings, administrative note taking and presentation creation
2025 Women in Print Alliance Member
2024 New Center Project
Successfully opened and operated an AlphaGraphics center with a 3 person team over the course of 9 months
Learned how to operate cutsheet and wide format printers (Konika Minolta, Epson, Canon, etc)
Trained on and executed the roles of a CSR and an outside sales rep
Provided feedback to entire organization about where we are missing the mark when training and opening new franchise centers
Revised training and helped launch the “New Center Initiative” that impacted every department's focus for 2025 on a global scale
Presented on stage at the AlphaGraphics / PostNet joint conference during a general session in front of a few hundred people
2024 NetVision6 Committee Member
Strategic planning for a 3 year timeframe
Organizational skills, administrative note taking, meeting planning, etc
Research process, gained experience with RFIs and RFPs
Kite Hill Brewing Co
Bartender and Server
2023
Clemson, SC
Served house-brewed beers and wine with excellent customer service
Managed high-volume orders quickly and accurately, handling cash, credit, and tip transactions
Designed chalk boards for weekly specials and promotions
Assisted with brewery events
Worked in the kitchen to prepare food, wash and put away dishes, clean, and proactively prep for the next day
Stingray Branding
Graphic Design Intern
2022
Charleston, SC
Lead designer responsibilities, sole responsibility for design and communication with local clients for items such as advertisements, brochures, social media posts, and logos
Designed content for Florida Gators stadium graphics used for scrolling displays as well as a full page printed program guide insert
Developed comprehensive brand guidelines for Gator Collective, ABC Paving, and other local businesses in North Charleston
Responsible for quick turnaround website updates, basic use of WordPress
Responsible for training a new employee at the end of my internship
Elizabeth Musick
Contracted Freelance Graphic Designer
2020 - 2023
Atlanta, GA
Illustrated diverse graphics to be used for Georgia Power and Grow Georgia
Re-branded Hollybeth Organics and created over 30 unique illustrations to be used in product promotion
Created a comprehensive brand guide with colors, fonts, and graphics to be used for social media and packaging
Updated yearly publications for Georgia Power and Georgia Power Auto Industry
Use of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
Clemson Student Affairs
Graphics Design Intern
2021
Clemson, SC
Led design of Student Health Services Campaign displayed on all rotating hyper signs around campus and in athletic facilities
Designed impactful and creative logos while adhering to Clemson’s strict brand guidelines