Nice to meet you!
I'm Emma.
I am a professional creative who loves to nerd out about graphic design, science, and food!
I have always had an inclination toward creative endeavors...
from childhood...
into adolescence.
In college, I developed my skills as a designer...
Pima Community College
The Art Institute of Tucson
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Drawing & painting
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Color theory
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Digital layout
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Photoshop
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Screen printing
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Anatomy & physiology
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Typography
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Corporate branding
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Print production
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Ad design
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Environmental graphics
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Collateral design
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Presentation skills
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Portfolio development
...while working at a few places.
Dodson
Photography
Photo Editor/Shooting Assistant
2008-2011
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Retouched portraits in Photoshop
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Designed photo books
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Sold Photo packages
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Assisted on photoshoots
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Assembled printed photo packages and products
Rincon
Market
Cashier/Barista
2011-2013
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Assisted customers with checkout
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Took orders for food and drink items
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Made coffee and
espresso drinks -
Prepared and cooked deli counter items
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Assisted at catering events
Hotel
Congress
Graphic Design Intern
2013
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Designed concert posters
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Created deli counter labels
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Assisted with post-production
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Edited designed materials
Maynards
Market
Cashier/Barista
2013-2014
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Assisted customers with checkout
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Took orders for food and drink items
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Made coffee and
espresso drinks -
Assisted at catering events
Then, one day, I set out for New York City and found a job that resonated with me for a long time.
Spectrum Science
Art Supervisor
2015-2024
WHAT I DID
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Advanced from Junior Designer to Art Supervisor
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Designed a wide variety of materials
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Managed designers and freelancers
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Collaborated with project managers, on-staff scientists, and social, marketing, account, and media teams
PROJECTS I WORKED ON
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Brand identity & guidelines
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Icon design
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PowerPoint presentations & Word documents
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Artboards for videos & animations
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Infographics, fact sheets, & interactive PDFs
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Books, booklets, & brochures
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Event booths & materials
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Media toolkits
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Social media branding & posts
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Digital banner ads
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Digital website assets
SKILLS I LEARNED
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Creative problem solving
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Organization
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Project management
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Time management
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Communication &
interpersonal skills -
Teamwork & independent work
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Maintaining a positive attitude — even in stressful situations
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Figma
Word
PowerPoint
After I moved back to Arizona and departed from the corporate landscape, I took some time to evaluate what was most important to me and my next steps. The core value I kept returning to was food — making food, learning about food, determining the best ways to nourish myself and my family through food. And before long, studying nutrition became an inspiring and clear choice.
While I embark on this new journey, I am now looking for freelance work or a job with flexible hours to complement my school schedule. I am rejuvenated and more motivated than ever to re-enter the workforce!
If you are interested in working with me, you can download my resume here, and you can email me at nerdingoutwithemma@gmail.com
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Years later, I found myself in need of a new direction.
After taking some time to re-assess, I can enthusiastically announce...
I am going back to school to study Nutrition & Dietetics!
I hope today treats you well!
