WELCOME!
It's Jamie & I'm so excited to talk design with you.
It's Jamie & I'm so excited to talk design with you.
I'm going on year 8 as a graphic designer, yet my love for design goes back much farther than that. Working as a freelancer has allowed me to find a passion and niche in branding and advertising, but if I'm being real, all-things design & digital media excite me. It's a rare occurrence to see me without my face in a laptop doing research or troubleshooting an idea. I find joy in things in my day-to-day life that spark new, original ideas.
I graduated from South Dakota State University in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic. Finding work in my field was not exactly easy at the time, but it taught me to never lose hope nor get discouraged during the process. The last thing I wanted was to settle for an opportunity that wouldn't allow my degree and technical skills to be used to their full potential. I currently work as an independent contractor for Redwood Valley Technical Solutions, a web design agency, where I get the perfect balance of creativity and hustle that comes with working in a fast-paced field. The best part about my job is getting to see local businesses and organizations gain exposure and thrive in today's digital world—which has been an absolute dream!
EXPERIENCE
After shooting video for several weddings, I decided to make my side hustle official by creating Midway Creative in 2022 for freelance wedding videography. Adding video to my skill set came with its fair share of challenges but also brought out a passion I didn't know I had or needed. The sky is the limit when it comes to the world of video, and I'm excited to see where it takes me.
I'm continually looking to grow my network and connect with professionals who are just as passionate about what they do as me. Please don't hesitate to connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Behance, etc.
I'm continually looking to grow my network and connect with professionals who are just as passionate about what they do as me. Please don't hesitate to connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Behance, etc.
ABOUT
■ I live on a farm with my husband and two dogs, Walt and Murphie
■ I like my coffee iced and caramely
■ Mac over PC
■ I am the epitome of an extroverted introvert
■ I believe there's a lot of good in the world
■ I'm never bored because my mind is always going 200 mph
■ I like my coffee iced and caramely
■ Mac over PC
■ I am the epitome of an extroverted introvert
■ I believe there's a lot of good in the world
■ I'm never bored because my mind is always going 200 mph
As a designer, I am entirely driven by my will to succeed. Each new project brings a new challenge, and my desire to conquer that challenge motivates me. I recognize trial, error, and failure as essential parts of the design process, where my end goal is to find originality while straying away from cliches and mediocrities. I am naturally drawn to research-based information and use my findings to help problem solve and determine final solutions. Using research-based information helps give my projects a "why"—a meaning—a purpose.
My advice to anyone looking to grow in their profession is to:
■ step outside your comfort zone and take chances; you will thank yourself later
■ always see the bright side—even in the most tense and chaotic situations
■ push yourself, strive for greatness, and never settle; good is never good enough
■ always see the bright side—even in the most tense and chaotic situations
■ push yourself, strive for greatness, and never settle; good is never good enough
Whether you have a project inquiry or are interested in connecting—don't hesitate to contact me directly!