Hey there, I'm Erin

I am an artist, writer, and creative that has a lifelong love of design. The marriage of right brain & left brain and the functionality of design as art are passions that motivate and inspire me through every single day.  Most of my real life experience since leaving school for design has been in facilitating websites, as well as branding for my "day jobs" & the comedy community. After hearing far too often that I should offer my skills in a professional capacity, I'm eager to leap into making new projects of all varieties (YOUR projects) worth mentioning.

Professional Experience 

2021- current

Martial Arts Studio 

Modern Martial Arts - New York City 

As the Assistant Program Director at Modern Martial Arts NYC, I do so much more than the duties behind the desk.  I actively update their social media presence through IG and Facebook.  Branding through flyers, interoffice documentation, as well as ground up website redesign currently in process.  

2016 - 2021

Alpha Industries Steel Rule Dies 

Manufacturing Business to Business

As an account manager and office coordinator I was able to oversee the small details that led production to precsion part production for everything from thermal plating for private jets to mass produced insurance cards.  Additionally, I oversaw every aspect of Alpha's marketing and branding.  Photography, copy, and design for websites that led to an 80% uptick in customer engagement.  As well as a social media presence and active growth of a side business of laser engraved wood signs to buoy business during the challenges of the covid crisis.  

2006-2009

Commercial Arts / Graphic Design Degree 

MATC - Milwaukee Campus 

As a student, fast tracked to a scholarship program to join the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design as a Junior.  Personal advisor was the president of the Midwestern Chapter of the AIGA.  Active classes in Interactive Media Design, SEO, and Typography.  As well as elective in child development & psychology to better understand customer engagement.  

Expertise

since 1998

Adobe Creative Suite

Expert Proficiency

Photoshop - Illustrator - InDesign 

Adobe and I have grown together over the years.  I first opened up Photoshop over 20 years ago.  Before even beginning my degree in Commerical Arts, I started to explore the world of Illustrator and Vector Images.  While Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign are my main focuses, I am well versed in the entire Adobe Creative Suite and moving deftly into the world of video. 

since 2009 

Twitter - Discord - Instagram - Facebook 

Social Media Development / Branding

Advanced Proficiency

Sure, we all use social media.  But how do you optimize it?  SEO isn't just about websites.  Your reach on social media can change the entire of your business or brand.  Let me be help you represent your best side with some of the most popular platforms.  

since 1996

Web Design & SEO Optimization

Wix Certified Partner Program -

Wordpress - Squarespace 

Expert Proficiency

Anyone can drop element in to make a website.  With my expertise, you will get a functional and eye catching website that makes people stay.  SEO (engagement) rate improvement & google search improvement promised.  Wix certified partner.  And my turnover rates will get you a site that normally takes weeks within a matter of days. 

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