Creative

visual merchandiser, storyteller, and nature-inspired designer passionate about crafting immersive retail environments that connect people to the world around them.

A woman with blonde, wavy hair smiling against a blue background, wearing a yellow shirt.
Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair with a small wound and blood on her face, looking contemplative.

Acting

A young woman in a red tracksuit with beige sneakers sitting on a red bench, smiling, with a beagle puppy also in a matching red sweater sitting next to her. Behind her, a film crew is dressing the set and getting ready for the next shot.

My journey began in the performing arts—acting, improv, and comedy—where I developed a strong voice and a deep understanding of human connection. That foundation translated naturally into customer service roles, where I discovered how impactful visual design can be in shaping experience.

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Display of various ceramic pots and vases on wooden shelves and stands in a rustic store and greenhouse, with potted plants and a window showing an outdoor garden scene.

Visual Merchandising & Design Work

Various potted lavender plants of different sizes and colors displayed outdoors, some with purple flowers and others with green foliage, arranged on shelves and the ground.

At Vanderbilt, I studied environmental sustainability, which deepened my commitment to responsible and intentional design. That passion came full circle at Rolling Greens Home and Garden, where I uncovered my love for visual merchandising and the power it holds to tell stories, shape atmosphere, and inspire engagement. I expanded my design skills at Terrain, where I worked as an arrangement designer to create unique live planted creations.

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Colorful tangled yarn in various bright colors including pink, blue, yellow, purple, orange, and green.
A woman wearing a gray hat and white outfit is smiling and working on a colorful, textured textile piece at an outdoor market stand, with plants and gardening supplies in the background.

I also make rugs!

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Etsy Shop

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