RIVIAN

Full-time (November 2017 - Present)

As Rivian’s first brand hire, I helped bring one of the largest disruptors in the EV landscape to life. When I first joined the company it was in “stealth mode” and was in the early stages of being molded. It was a clean slate with no dedicated brand identity. I was brought on to support Rivian’s Creative Director’s vision for the brand and immediately got to work helping them to define it both strategically, as well as visually.

From creative direction, brand identity work, to user research, brand strategy, building social media, content production, production design, photography, apparel design, event design, shoulder to lean on when times get tough, you name it – As Rivian’s Principle Hat Wearer, I’ve tried my best to grow, support, and champion it on Rivian’s Brand + Communications teams. Nowadays, I have found more focus as a senior member of the Creative Studio Team with a strong focus on product content.

ANASTASIA BENSON CERAMICS

Handmade ceramics from Los Angeles, CA.

Spare-time (January 2023 - Present)

I needed something to do with my hands outside of work. This is just an enjoyable little side project and creative outlet that helps me to clear and focus my mind.

Shinola

Watches, leather goods, jewelry, audio, and even a hotel. Built to last a lifetime. Detroit, MI.

Full-time (June 2015 - November 2017)

Art directed, designed, created, and managed all visual aspects of Shinola and Shinola Audio’s social media channels and blog, including photography. In June 2017, I also took over all management and strategic planning of Shinola’s social channels. In addition to Shinola’s social media channels, I designed, art directed, photographed and managed all visual aspects of Shinola’s sister company, Willys Detroit’s social media channels.

McCann detroit

Part-time (June 2014 - June 2015)

Strategized, art directed, and researched client work for brands including General Motors, ALDI, Pure Michigan, and MGM Grand, as well as several non-profit organizations McCann and its clients supported. Learned from and collaborated with lead creative directors.

Storied advertising agency with best-in-class strategic and creative services.

The college for creative studies

Nationally top ranked art & design school. Detroit, MI.

Full-time (September 2011 - June 2015)

Bachelor’s of Fine Art (BFA), Advertising Design

  • Research and critical thinking to develop marketing strategies and innovative ideas.

  • Storytelling and content creation across multiple channels, including social media, video, print, digital, and experiential events.

  • Integrating art direction, copywriting, and digital design for comprehensive campaigns.

  • Hands-on experience in production, both behind and in front of the camera.

  • Designing interactive user experiences and leveraging emerging digital media and technologies.

  • Collaborative team work, leading, articulating strategies, critiquing, and defending work in an agency/studio setting.

GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Two-year automotive design program through General Motors University.

I was part of a small select group of 24 students who specialized in automotive design and engineering during our junior and senior year of high school. Half of my school days during this time were spent at General Motors working with professionals and mentors who taught us the ins and outs of the automotive industry. We learned traditional drafting, CAD (3D Computer-Aided Design), sculpting, presentation skills, budgeting, vehicle design basics, engineering basics, among many other things. We had to create our own car brands and pitch them, as well as vehicles we concepted for those brands. During our last semester, I was part of a group of 5 students who designed, built, and raced the first ever remote controlled hydrogen full cell vehicle.