Hi, I'm Allison!

I’m a multidisciplinary designer with a background in Graphic Communication and hands-on experience in in-house graphic design and marketing. I bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project I take on. When I’m not designing, you can find me testing out a new NYTs recipe or looking for my next favorite coffee shop.

I truly learned by doing.

My creative roots were built on hands-on learning. From offset printing and bookbinding to designing full-scale marketing campaigns as a student, I gained real-world experience early on. Those skills laid the groundwork for the fast-paced creative environments I thrive in today.

My skills are ready to make an impact.

I bring a strategic eye to every visual decision—whether I’m currently designing for high-profile industry events at Variety or drawing on past experience creating branded content for academic programs at Cal Poly. I thrive in cross-functional teams and contribute creative solutions that elevate brands and drive engagement.

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EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication
Design Reproduction Technology Concentration

EXPERIENCE

Junior Designer
Variety
[Aug 2024 - Present]

Design Coordinator
Cal Poly Technical Association of the Graphic Arts
[Jun 2023 - Present]

Marketing Specialist
Cal Poly Civil & Environmental Engineering
[Jul 2023 - Feb 2024]

Marketing/PR Designer
Cal Poly Civil & Environmental Engineering
[Jul 2021 - Jun 2023]

Graphic Design Intern
Freedom House
[Jul 2022 - Jan 2023]

Graphic Designer
.wav zine
[Nov 2021 - Jan 2023]

SOFTWARE

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Lightroom
Aero
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Hootsuite
Figma
Monday

SKILLS

Layout Design
Art Direction
Illustration
Social Media
Web Design
Prepress
Typography
Branding