About Me

A creative, dependable, artistic, and passionate individual. I have spent the last 15 years learning all I can about design, marketing and visual communication through hands-on experience creating innovative print, promotional, and web designs that exceed clients’ expectations. I am self-motivated and enjoy collaborating with a team as we work together to create brand recognition and consistency for the businesses we work for. ​

Education

Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, United States
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design: New Media, June 2008
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Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon, Washington, United States
Associates in Arts University and College Transfer Degree, June 2004

Work Experience

Wireless Advocates,   Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist
​July 2021 to January 2023
  • Managing large quantities of creative tasks on a weekly cadence, as well as monthly and quarterly tasks
  • Working quickly to get assets completed ahead of schedule, executing up to 20 projects a week
  • Creating tasks, assigning, scheduling and updating due dates for all creative assets for Marketing Department using online WorkZone platform
  • Communicating with Merchandising team to get assets approved within a set timeline
  • Updating co-branded company websites with the Magento E-Commerce platform, utilizing a combination of WYSIWYG, and HTML coding
  • Following multiple client brand guidelines to create co-branded assets for a variety of email, print, web, social, and marketing materials
Deluxe Corporation,   Web & Graphic Designer
​September 2015 to July 2020
  • Managing creative tasks quickly and efficiently in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment
  • Working within tight deadlines, managing workload on up to 5 projects at a time while keeping within clients’ expected budget
  • Documenting processes for website user guides, website deployment, and client projects
  • Using Deluxe in-house and client branding to create colorful brand consistent infographics that are visually impactful, recognizable, and usable in a variety of email, print, web, and self-promotional marketing materials
  • Product photography, color correcting, photo editing to website specifications, web design, HTML and CSS editing for DemandBridge based e-commerce websites
Merrill Corporation,   Web & Graphic Designer
August 2012 to September 2015
  • Manage tasks effectively, and provide creative solutions for clients’ projects
  • Tasks include graphic design, print, typography, branding, and pre-press
  • Work on multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines
  • Collaboration with design team, and maintaining brand consistency of multiple clients
  • Client E-Commerce website page design, HTML and CSS editing
  • Assist IT personnel with computer setup, software installs, technical support, troubleshooting, and server upkeep
  • Photograph and edit products for client E-Commerce websites
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Xerox Corporation,   Print Production Specialist
September 2008 to August 2012
  • Ensure clients’ production jobs meet all specifications, follow proofing process, manage copy center requests, and work directly with clients
  • Produce client deliverables which include layout design, printing, and binding, ensuring professional presentation
  • Perform maintenance on Xerox copiers, and provide support for an office of 50 to 200 people
Metsker Photography - Freelance,   Web & Graphic Designer
July 2010
  • Design and implementation of a creative portfolio website for a local photographer
  • ​Collaborated with client to create brand identity and user experience
Bucephalus Games - Freelance,   Web & Graphic Designer
​March 2009
  • Collaboration with programmer and art director to brainstorm ideas and create brand recognition
  • Creation of flash animation and digital art to promote specific board games via web banners
  • Work with programmer to combine all design elements into a cohesive and creative website for a board game company
Team Mancini Lifestyle - Freelance,   Web & Graphic Designer
November 2008 - March 2009
  • Creation of client logo design, web page banners and flash animation
  • Work closely with design team to incorporate creative and unique watercolor, acrylic, ink and graphite elements
Sign Pros,   Graphic Designer
July 2008 - August 2008
  • Design and set up of large real estate sign digital files for print production and fabrication
  • Work directly with customers to place orders and resolve problems quickly
Western Washington University Slide Library, Library Assistant
​September 2005 to June 2008
  • Assist professors with locating images from the slide library collection for use in lectures
  • Reorganization of slides and archive using existing number system
  • Conversion of film slides to digital format, editing and color correcting using photoshop, and file on the server
Office Max, Print Production & Graphic Designer
July 2007 to November 2007
  • One-on-one interaction with client to place their order, and identify additional services based on clients’ needs
  • Solve complex design and computer related problems
  • Design business cards, letterhead, brochures, and booklets for clients
  • Produce client orders, including printing, and binding within established turnaround time
CompuMatter, Web & Graphic Design Internship
June 2007 - August 2007
  • Ideation and creation of unique website design and layout solutions
  • E-Commerce product image clean-up in photoshop, up to 50 images at a time

Volunteer Experience

RSCDS South Wales Branch,   Digital Design and Social Media Manager
August 2024 to Present
  • Design and upkeep of existing South Wales Scottish Dance group website using WIX 
  • Ensuring cohesive and consistent branding across website and social media platforms 
  • Posting on social media platforms, updating blog posts and event listings
NU Start Community Enterprise,   Head of Digital Design
June 2024 to Present
  • Design branding and transitional animation elements for video Podcast 
  • Creation of static and animated social media elements 
  • Edit video advertisement of London Pub to help promote the Pub and the Podcast
Costumed Characters for Causes, Staff & Graphic Designer
March 2012 to April 2018
  • Design of flexible, colorful, and recognizable brand identity that can be utilized across various media; print, digital, and apparel
  • Create signage, fliers, business cards, calendar, and other marketing materials
  • Manage volunteers at events, interact with children, and collect money for charity
  • Costume design, creation, and fabrication for multiple people
D20 Girls Project, Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Graphic Designer
May 2011 to October 2012
  • Creation of signage, brochures, business cards, logos and magazine layouts
  • Editor-In-Chief, and sole graphic designer for trimonthly D20 Girls Magazine
  • Illustration of unique digital and line art for magazine articles
Mars Hill Church: The Resurgence Blog, Graphic Designer
March 2010 to July 2010
  • Creation of web banner solutions for articles posted on web blog www.theresurgence.com
  • Collaboration with design team to conceptualize and implement innovative directions
  • Tasks include designing book covers, graphic elements for web, and typographic solutions

Skills

Mac, PC, Magento E-commerce Platform, DemandBridge ERP System, HTML, CSS, Wacom Tablet
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects
​Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

References

References available upon request
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