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I enjoy painting, archaeology, photography, traveling, interior design, refinishing furniture, and playing with my dogs.
Saint Eustatius Center For Archaeological Research, OSHA, Eastern Shore Business Alliance, Muzak’s Heart & Soul Foundation, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
GOAL | To use my creative and fine art abilities in a positive work environment where I can expand and grow as a professional.
EXPERIENCE
• Planstin | St. George, UT
November 2021-Present
Team Lead & Graphic Designer
— Rebrand the Planstin brand for launch in 2022. Create logo, website, and coordinating marketing collateral to support the rebrand.
— Develop the Greystone logo and brand identity including launch of new website.
— Create and maintain marketing and supporting sales materials for Zion Health.
— Strategize 2022 Marketing Plan for Zion Health and help coordinate vendors for implementation. In addition, create supporting advertising materials to launch campaigns.
• Huntin' Fool | Cedar City, UT
June 2016-November 2021
Graphic Designer
— Layout the Huntin' Fool's monthly publication for print including, but not limited to: staff articles, stories, letter from the editor, soapbox, state information sections, and internal advertisements
— Manage the production of the monthly magazine from layout, to pre-press, and finally production
— Edit all photo submissions for the Huntin' Fool publication
— Create and manage the development of marketing materials including the biannual Membership Drive
— Design new marketing and sales materials for internal use
• The United States Sports Academy
Daphne, AL
July 2014-May 2016
Web Master
— Develop and maintain several of the Academy websites including ussa.edu, thesportupdate.com, thesportjournal.org, and asama.org
— Create marketing campaigns for various aspects of the Academy including the design of a new ASAMA flyer focusing on Olympic art, designing eblasts, writing press releases and original article content when needed
— Spear-headed the development of an Academy app and develop ways to market to new users
— Schedule and interact with social media efforts across multiple platforms
— Analyze website and social media analytics
— Research advertising efforts, schedule and develop materials when needed
• The Lewis Bear Company | Pensacola, FL
January 2013-July 2014
Graphic Designer
— Produce signage graphics for brands being sold
— Create signage for various events in the Pensacola area
— Maintain working printer equipment and stock related supplies
• Covey Communications | Gulf Shores, AL
January 2010-January 2013
Graphic Designer/Interactive Media Coordinator
— Publication layouts for CondoOwner Magazine, ConventionSouth Magazine, SportsEvents Magazine, & Crossties
— Created supplemental sales materials (sales sheets, media kits)
— Initiated an online presence for our publications on Facebook, Twitter, & Wordpress
— Prepared the publications for print
— Updated and maintained archived files
— Design tradeshow graphics including banners, signs and other materials— Created sales and marketing materials for campaigns
— Photographed CondoOwner's 2010 Education Symposium & various press conferences and events
— Created e-newsletters for ConventionSouth & SportsEvents Magazine
— Updated the magazine's websites using both html and a content management system
— Designed internal e-mail marketing campaigns and custom e-mail blasts for clients
• SAM Collection & Susan Campbell Jewelry | Pensacola, FL
April 2011-November 2011
Jewelry Production/Product Design/Social Media Management
— Stamp various metals with initials and characters for custom orders
— Conceptualized new lines of leather necklaces, bracelets, and dog collars for the collection
— Managed and maintained the social media for the SAM Collection & SCJ on Facebook & Twitter
• Airwind Creative & Myshotz | Daphne, AL
October 2008-September 2009
Graphic Designer & Photographer
— Logo & business card designs
— Created political marketing materials for print and web
— Collateral and promotional kit material
— Advertisements for an array of clients
— Preliminary website layouts
— Book cover design
— Storyboard illustration & art direction
— Photography: concerts, events, stock photography, portraits
• Brand New Products, L.L.C. | Chicago, IL 2007-2008
Graphic Designer
— Candy packaging for licensors using style guides
— Concept and design internal candy brands
— Compile sell sheets for the Sales Department
— Sales collateral for marketing campaigns
— Clients: Disney, Dreamworks, MLB, Lucas Film
— Prepared files for print in China
• Mightybytes | Chicago, IL
November 2007-February 2008
Graphic Designer
— Created layouts for various websites including: Bandriot & the RandMcNally Classroom
— Designed a new suite of internal business cards
— Made an animated Flash holiday card
• Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | Cortez, CO 2006
Illustrator
— Illustrated artifacts curated by the center from Goodman Point Pueblo and other nearby sites
— Painted a reconstruction of the Goodman Point Pueblo on canvas
— Painted and illustrated areas around Crow Canyon for marketing materials
• Q101 and 97.9 The Loop | Chicago, IL 2005
Internship in Promotions
— Illustrated T-Shirts for Q101
— Produced T-Shirt for the interns
— Designed Q101 billboard at Clark and Belmont
— Created Backstage passes for VIP access
— Produced Biker Brunch ad for local magazine
WRITING EXPERIENCE
April 2012 ConventionSouth Magazine, Northwest Florida iGuide
November 2011 ConventionSouth Magazine, Golf Section
September 2012 ConventionSouth Magazine, Just Another Day In Paradise
Proficient in: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and the Microsoft Suite
Knowledge in: Flash, Html, Social Media, iContact, CMS, SQL
Platforms: Mac & PC
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The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, IL
BFA, Visual Communications 2007
Brand Identity
Illustration
Publication Design
Event Collateral Marketing