About Me.
The name "Extra Thumbs Up" comes from me being born with an extra thumb on my right hand, causing me to hold my artistic tools in an unconventional way from a young age. Regardless, it has never stopped my constant pursuit to create art and engage with those I encounter in a rich and deep way through my works and other communication skills. This leads me to my current professional career and drives me to continue to produce unique and quality works. My extra thumb does not make me "all thumbs," but has forced me to engage in my work in a distinctively minded way; working outside the box and exploring creative ideas and processes that are very unique to me.
Education
Assumed 2025
Strategic Communication
University of Mary
I gained my strong foundation in communication fundamentals by creating media in a variety of formats, including broadcast, film, graphic design, and creative writing; and shared my organizations' brand message across multiple platforms, directed crisis communications, and responded to current events and topics.
Projects
Magazine
Direction, Design & Formatting
This mock magazine was a project I greatly enjoyed creating and I believe displays a multitude of my skills, especially creating unique and original design assets. Continue to see the inside.
Newsletter
Branding & Web design
I was put in charge of redesigning Kirkwood Bank & Trust's internal newsletter and producing one weekly. My intention was to maintain key branding colors and messaging throughout while inviting readers to engage more with the newsletter
Space Utilization in Print Ads
Nonprofit Work
A simple but effective use of space in a print advertisement that connects itself by the utilization of lines. Inspired but Soup of the Rocks.
Mock
Promotion
Brand & Event Promotion
Promotional Poster intended to be placed around downtown Bismarck. Intended to stand out from a more traditional, informative poster and call viewers to take a closer look
Organized
Comm.
Audit
Audit
As part of a college course, I was fortunate to work with a group of fellow classmates and create an audit for a local nonprofit i Bismarck - The Arc
A Monstrous Display
Poster/Font Design
When creating my own font, I became inspired by the unique ways an elementary school poster might display the alphabet to its class.
Promotional Infographic
Nonprofit work
I was given the great opportunity to work with the Arc along with a few other classmates of mine to help promote their organization in the community of Bismarck
