ME TALKING ABOUT

MYSELF

Born and raised on the tiny island of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, I learned how to get creative with limited resources — and how to enjoy the ride while doing it. That resourceful, adventurous spirit shows up in everything I design, from clean visual identities to bold brand experiences (and the occasional over-the-top sticker idea).

I earned both a BA and BFA in Graphic Design from Flagler College and a Master’s in Graphic Design & Visual Experience from SCAD. My work spans in-house, freelance, and creative collaborations with clients like NAPA, the Alzheimer’s Association, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office — blending strategy with personality to help brands stand out and connect.

My design style? Clean, bold, and built to communicate. I’m all about making things that didn’t exist before — and making them speak loud and clear.

When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me out on the trail in my Jeep (or fixing what I broke), on the boat catching rays, reeling in a fish, or yelling at the screen during Jaguars games — a Florida pastime I’ve fully embraced. I’m outgoing, a little ridiculous, and always down for a laugh… but when it comes to design, I bring serious focus and a whole lot of heart.

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ME TALKING ABOUT

MYSELF

Born and raised on the tiny island of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, I learned how to get creative with limited resources — and how to enjoy the ride while doing it. That resourceful, adventurous spirit shows up in everything I design, from clean visual identities to bold brand experiences (and the occasional over-the-top sticker idea).

I earned both a BA and BFA in Graphic Design from Flagler College and a Master’s in Graphic Design & Visual Experience from SCAD. My work spans in-house, freelance, and creative collaborations with clients like NAPA, the Alzheimer’s Association, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office — blending strategy with personality to help brands stand out and connect.

My design style? Clean, bold, and built to communicate. I’m all about making things that didn’t exist before — and making them speak loud and clear.

When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me out on the trail in my Jeep (or fixing what I broke), on the boat catching rays, reeling in a fish, or yelling at the screen during Jaguars games — a Florida pastime I’ve fully embraced. I’m outgoing, a little ridiculous, and always down for a laugh… but when it comes to design, I bring serious focus and a whole lot of heart.

Design Experiences

Freelance

Graphic Designer | 2014-current

Created marketing and in-house material for Napa Auto Parts and St. Augustine Amphitheater. The lead designer behind the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival. Designed and collaborated with various non-profit organizations, such as the Rotary Club Bonaire, the Alzheimer's Association & Pearls-for-Pups.

Flagler College

Creative Director | 2022-current

The primary designer serves as a brand expert for the college while establishing a compelling brand identity. Responsible for creating multi-faceted, integrated creative campaigns to meet the strategic priorities of the campus.

The Sports Corner

Graphic Artist | 2020

Worked directly with clients to create custom designs that led to final screen printing and embroidery products. Responsible for file organization and execution during the screen printing process.

Future Friends

Graphic Design Intern | 2021

Provided design and research assistance to lead designers on branding and web design. Created brand and logo designs for non-profit organizations on a pro bono and paid basis.

Flagler’s Legacy

Retail Assoc. - Student Manager | 2015-2019

Provided customer service to cultivate loyalty and satisfaction. Created design material for internal store use and promotional materials, such as shirts, flyers, and social media content.

Other Experiences


- Head Resident Advisor | 2017 - 2018

- Resident Advisor | 2016 - 2017 

- Audio Visual Assistant | 2015 - 2019         

Savannah College of Art & Design

Master of Arts  |  Graphic Design & Visual Experience
  >> March 2023

Flagler College

Bachelor of Arts  | Graphic Design
  >> May 2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts  | Graphic Design
  >> May 2021

 

Papiamentu (native)

English (fluent)

Dutch (fluent)

Spanish (intermediate)


Branding

Print Design

Layout Design

Motion Graphics

Screen printing

UI/UX Design

Design Research

Brand Identity System

Brand Applications

Kinetic Typography


Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe XD

Procreate

Microsoft 365

Qualtrics XM

Wrike

Accomplishments

Elite 100
Wrike


Global | 2024

Project
Management

Gold Award
EduAD Awards


National | 2024

Newspaper
Advertising - Single

Gold Award
EduAD Awards


National | 2024

Publication

Silver Award
EduAD Awards


National | 2024

Instagram Content

Bronze Award
EduAD Awards


National | 2024

Outdoor Design

Merit Award
EduAD Awards


National | 2024

Direct Mail

Silver Pro
Addy Awards


Local | 2024

Sales & Marketing Brochure

Gold Award


Collegiate Advertising Awards | 2023

Billboard Design 

Gold Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2022

Logo Design 

Gold Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2022

Book Design 

Silver Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2022

Ambient Media Design

Bronze Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2022

Poster Design

Silver Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2021

Animation & VFX

Gold Student
Addy Awards


District | 2020

App Design

Gold Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2020

App Design

Silver Pro
Addy Awards


Local | 2020

Illustration

Silver Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2019

Animation & VFX

Silver Student
Addy Awards


Local | 2019

Illustration