Hey There
I’m a graphic designer with 8 years of professional experience conceptualizing and executing successful visual marketing campaigns and developing brand identities. I’m a creative problem-solver. I have a strong understanding of design principles and best practices. My experience so far has been producing projects for about 40% print, 40% digital, and 10% video. My work tends to be bold, fun, colorful and dynamic but I know how to change the tone when the target audience and/or project requires something different. I'm accurate and my work is legible. I'm a true design geek. I'm dazzled by hierarchy, typography, proportion, contrast -and- the power that design principles have to affect, educate, and inspire a viewer when they are used correctly. I'm comfortable working at a fast pace but I have learned not to promise the moon when it just isn't possible. I know how to adhere to all specs and requirements but most importantly, I know how to listen.
Well, that's a little bit about me. If you think I'd be a good fit for your latest project, then I'd love to hear more about you! I'm always looking for the opportunity to learn from and create with a talented team of creatives. I can't wait to hear from you!Contact Me
Recent Highlights
Teamed up with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement a new marketing process of promoting products through digital channels as well as helped to design and create a stronger brand identity.
Created daily marketing materials focused on grabbing the target audience’s attention while also communicating product details and benefits.
Utilized strong leadership and communication skills to train and direct junior designers in on-going and new projects.
I thrive in an environment managing multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
I am ambitious, passionate and hard-working. New challenges energize me.
ON-SITE Staff Designer Experience
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Four Seasons Sales & Service
Feb 2018 - Sep 2022
Manager: Suzy Baucum
Created all digital and print marketing for a B2B distributorship. For 2 years was the sole graphic designer, content creator, copywriter, marketing analyst, etc. for the sales department of Four Seasons (FS). Assisted management to establish a creative digital marketing department and to employ staff.
Freelance Experience
Contract DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR | Henry County Summerfest | West TN Events
April 2022 - June 2022
Art Direction / Manager: Megan Gordon
Designed logo and developed design elements to build a stronger brand identity for a local, annual, summer arts & crafts event. Designed marketing graphics for utilization on social media and print ads for area newspapers and other print publications.
Contract DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR | Springtime in Paris | West TN Events
January 2022 - March 2022
Art Direction / Manager: Megan Gordon
Designed the logo and branding system to build a strong brand identity for a local, annual springtime, arts & crafts event. Designed social media posts for Facebook and Instagram to advertise the event and its vendors. Designed print ads for local publications. Designed several brand-on design elements to be utilized by the event coordinators for use in future ads.
Contract DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR | Overby + Cutler Wedding
January 2022 - March 2022
Clients: Gage Overby + Skye Cutler
Designed the invitation and map for a destination, camping wedding. Designed the couple logo and hand lettered all envelopes.
Contract DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR | Christmas in Paris | West TN Events
October 2021 - December 2021
Art Direction / Manager: Megan Gordon
Designed the logo and branding system to build a strong brand identity for a local, annual holiday arts & crafts event. Designed social media posts for Facebook and Instagram to advertise the event and its vendors. Designed print ads for local papers and magazines as well.
Education
Bachelor of Science | Murray State University, Murray KY
Graphic Communication Media + Art
Graduated June 2017
Certifications + Honors
BEST AD CAMPAIGN - NOMINATED | IST Magazine
Senior Graphic Designer | Four Seasons Sales & Service 2022
BEGINNERS CERTIFICATION | Google Analytics | July 2022
OUTSTANDING SENIOR | Murray State University Graphic Communications Department | May 2017
MERIT AWARD IN DESIGN | MyFavortieMedalist.org | June 2016