While getting my journalism degree at

Middle Tennessee State University, I was required to learn the various skills needed for a career in communications, including graphic design. I have put this skill to good use, for both enjoyment and business.

I have been hired to design logos, shirts, building plagues, and bus decals, just to name a few, with some clients requesting my services for a design project multiple times. I started my own graphic designing side-business, State XIV Designs, in late 2020 creating logos, promotional graphics, and more.