Rhode Island School of Design

2021
Providence, Rhode Island

“River’s professionalism, depth of knowledge and expertise, and project management skills made working with them an absolute pleasure and the end product was fantastic.”

— Taylor Scott, Director, Client Services, DEY. Ideas + Influence, Former Chief of Staff and Communications, Office of the President, Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a private, nonprofit college founded in Providence, RI in 1877—making it one of the first art and design schools in the US. Approximately 2,500 students from around the world are engaged in liberal arts studies and rigorous, studio-based learning at RISD, where they earn bachelor’s or master’s degrees in 22 majors.

Worked directly with RISD Archives team to categorize and curate seven decades of historical content related to RISD’s history of activism for RISD.edu external webpage.

Provided ongoing advising for digital marketing and design strategy related to webpage implementation and user experience (UX).

Facilitated multiple dialogic feedback sessions with internal departments and key stakeholders to gather critical project insight.

Wrote and edited web copy to contextualize archival collateral and provide the audience with information on SEI priorities.

Led all aspects of project management including digital asset management and communication regarding general project timeline and approvals.