hello,
I’m Laura, a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and a passion for helping small businesses level up their branding and engagement. I build cohesive brand identities, impactful websites that engage customers & social media management that showcases a business’s purpose.
My Artist’s Statement
I've always loved to make things look beautiful. I crave a sense of balance in my work and the satisfaction of building just the right identity to encompass a brand. Crafting an unforgettable brand is all about making the right design decisions upfront that align with the brand's vision. When vision meets clean design is when a brand becomes an icon that endures.
Every design project is rooted in both vision and purpose. Answering questions about the purpose and audience of a project brings clarity to guiding decisions, including visuals, typography, color, and platform. The art of design often boils down to what can be taken away and how a few deliberate elements can communicate a world of possibilities. Like poetry, a few components are chosen with the utmost care and carry the identity of an entire brand.
My dream is to construct successful brand identities that connect companies to their clients and fulfill the entrepreneur's dream of a brand that will stand through time. Listening to clients and making their vision a reality is the privilege and reward of every graphic designer. I want to experience this joy by bringing inspiration and dedication to each brand I get to bring to life.
Things that make me happy… ( besides a clean design :)
06 Heavy weights
07 Fresh fruit
08 Petting dogs
09 Crime shows
10 Home cooking
01 Sharing Jesus
02 Iced coffee
03 Long walks
04 House plants
05 Romance novels
my resume
Digital Marketing Manager
Kratos Performance - Forest, Virginia
December 2024 - present
Planning, filming and editing social media posts, designing and printing physical advertising pieces and updating media presence across platforms.
Fuel Bar/Front Desk Attendant
Kratos Performance - Forest, Virginia
August 2024 - present
Greeting and helping members with membership plans, cleaning and maintaining gym, creating and serving smoothies and coffee, and caring for children during workout classes.
Hostess/Server
Vitale’s Pizza Kitchen - Forest, Virginia
June 2023 - present
Greeting and serving customers at family-owned pizza kitchen. Organizing and packaging orders for delivery and working as a team in a fast paced environment.
Packaging Associate
Echapps Family-Owned Online Toy Retail - Forest, Virginia
June 2022- March 2024
Packaged toys, games, and gifts for eBay and Amazon, took inventory and worked as part of a team to fill orders.
Ninja Warrior Coach
Elite Athletics - Forest, Virginia
October 2020 - August 2022
Taught children ages 4-16 skills to complete obstacle courses, listening skills, and basic workout movements. Hosted birthday parties. Worked on a team with other coaches to set up obstacles, problem-solve and provide a safe and fun customer experience.
Education
University of Lynchburg
August 2025 - May 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Software Experience
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom
Figma
Squarespace
Wordpress
Framer
Canva