I'm a hopeless romantic designer.
"There is no limit to what we can be hopelessly romantic about, to what we can choose to love and care for most in this world. Every one of us should go through life with that improbable, intoxicating infatuation for something — even if that something will never quite say “I love you” in return. Because even if your dedication proves difficult, or ultimately impossible to attain, the moments where you feel most alive will always be when you love with no regard for moderation. You don’t need to love romantic comedies and fairy tales and wedding magazines to be a hopeless romantic — you only need to be in love with life."
Chelsea Fagan, Thought Catalog.
The way I got my name is simple but never-the-less meaningful.
My dad's name is Charles, my mom's name is Linda,
and well you guessed it I am...
Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Minnesota both my parents enriched my life with all mediums of art. Throughout my adolescents, I was involved in dance, theater, music, and various art courses. My fondest memories are when my mom would take me to the rose garden near the lakes and we’d paint watercolors of the roses.
"Take Chances, Make Mistakes and Get Messy!"
- Ms Frizzle, Magic School Bus
As a creative, I strive to keep challenging myself to
find fun creative ways to express ideas. I charge my creative battery through traveling, taking walks in neighborhoods that are waiting to be explored and coffee...always coffee.
I love to work in a positive enriching environment that allows for independent projects and team collaboration. I value the opinions of those around me and welcome input on projects that help it successfully grow. I find communication, focus, and curiosity all important assets that I can contribute to a workplace.
I am Marie Kondo approved, if you hire me I will spark joy in your office.
Recently have dabbled in story-telling check out my article Prince and The Revolution
WORK EXPERIENCE
BLACK HEART AGENCY
Senior Web & Graphic Designer - 2021 to present
DRAWLINDA LLC
Founder/Creative Director
Illustrator, Web Design & Brand Designer
NOLA COUTURE
Custom Designer and Illustrator
MILLIE CLINIC
Custom Illustrator
MUSTACHE AGENCY
Senior Graphic Designer - Contractor (ongoing)
Presentation/Pitch Decks, Billboards, Social Media Content
ADIN NYC
Senior Designer/Art Director 2020-2022
Branding, Social, Webs Design, Packaging, and Presentation/Pitch Decks
VIACOM
Junior Graphic Designer - Temp-Hire:
Print & Digital
POSSE FOUNDATION
Junior Graphic Designer
Print & Digital
L'OREAL - REDKEN
Junior Graphic Designer
Print for US Merchandise for Stores, Chains (ULTA), and Events
INSTACART
Junior Graphic Designer - Temp-Hire
Digital/Production Design
INNISFREE
Junior Graphic Designer
Holiday US Merchandise, Digital, and Print
THE MOVEMENT THEATRE COMPANY
Brand Designer & Event Designer
Brand Design, Print, Digital, Events, and Web Design
ACOLYTE LED
Graphic Designer and Marketing
Print, Marketing, Digital, Social Media, Packaging, Photography and Video Tutorials.