WHO AM I?
Let's start with the basics. I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. My older brother, Patrick, is a Navy pilot, my mother is an elementary school principal, and my father does something boring in HR. Where does that leave me? From 6th grade until graduating high school, I attended Northwest School of the Arts, studying musical theatre. My whole life has been dedicated to art: from singing in the preschool Christmas pageant, reading art history books in elementary school, and performing onstage with my friends, to my love of bar karaoke. Currently? I'm a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a passion for branding, a need to create, and an open schedule after May 19, 2025.
my brother Patrick, myself, and my father
my last in-person High School performance
my first day of college senior year!
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Since I was entirely too young to care about these things, I wondering why and how companies crafted their identity. I knew that little details such as font or color scheme were responsible for making a product seem appealing to a certain audience. Since then, I've been working hard to understand and speak the language of branding. Art direction fascinates me, specifically helping brands communicate through the creation of a strong visual identity.
my first attempt to "brand" myself through my middle school instagram
middle school me experimenting with photography, copying something from pinterest probably
leaving art school after 7 years to change direction and pursue advertising
WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME?
Here's what we've got so far: 1. Finish College 2. Apply for jobs 3. Graduate. In a perfect world, I'd graduate and be able to start working in art direction, graphic design, or social media. In case that doesn't happen, I'm also prepared to work in retail, live in my parents' house, and pick up any freelance gig I can. In the meantime, I'll keep using my skills to make fake album covers for my friends.
my first ever visit to UNC!
the 8 random suitemates who became my best friends that changed my life
