Services and History
As an experienced visual designer of 25 years, I have substantial print and digital experience in marketing solutions, design concepts, brand identity, layout and design, advertising, logos, and print production. I enjoy fast-paced environments, and collaboratively working with multiple departments and clients.
I am passionate about design and continue to seek out opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate. I’m proud to have worked with several innovative companies, and contracted on high-profile projects and publications, proving my ability for consistency, collaboration, flexibility, and strong design and visual skills.
Skills and Abilities
Creative Design
Publication Design
Videography
Post-Production Video Editing
Brand Strategy, Identity, Marketing, and Presentation
B2B and B2C Marketing Communications
Print Advertising
Digital Advertising
Logo Design
Tradeshow and Exhibit Design
Poster Design
Brand Guidelines and Style Guides
Email Marketing and Best Practices
Google AdWords and Web Analytics
Print and Vendor Management
3D Printing
Excellent Written and Verbal Communications Skills
Well Developed Time and Resource Management Skills
Highly Organized with Strong Attention to Detail
Effective Leadership and Team Member
Self-starter, Ability to Follow Through, and Work Independently
Trackable Results
Maintained printer relations, schedules, and daily and weekly quality control updates of over 4 million brochure mailings yearly
Vision to oversee, research, proofread, and manage the integrity and specifications of the company's brand through print and digital production on 2,700 training seminars, on over 25 primary maintenance topics, in more than 125 major cities nationwide
Successfully managed the design and implementation of two full brand transitions
Exceeded expected performance target of ad design overhaul
Increased email response rate and positioning, aligning with overall company expectations, by 2%
Fully owned the email program from concept, design, analytics, and reporting
Software and Tools
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
Gimp GNU Image Manipulation Program
DaVinci Resolve Video Editing Software
Avid Pro Tools Music Software
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Zoom and WebEx Video Conferencing Systems
MailChimp and Act-On Email Marketing
FileMaker Pro
Workfront Project Management
Filament and Resin 3D Printing: Bambu Studio, LycheeSlicer, Chitubox
Work Experience
Freelance & Contract Communication Designer
For the past 25 years, I have been working freelance, delivering advertising, websites, educational materials, brochures, posters, logos, and stationery, for numerous for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Senior Designer
Senior designer reporting directly to director of marketing. This included all branding assets: project management, marketing and advertising collateral, corporate materials, print media, logos, classroom assets, reference and study guides, trade shows, and presentations.
Graphic Designer
Graphic designer for a software development firm creating Sprinkler CAD products. Focused on packaging, promotional materials, user manuals, in-program artwork, websites, and animation.
Education
Art Institute of Colorado
Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications and Graphic Design
Art Institute of Colorado
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Animation
CONTINUING EDUCATION
LinkedIn: UX & Web Design Master Course: Strategy, Design, Development
LinkedIn: User Experience Design Fundamentals
LinkedIn: 2019 Google Ads Course - From Beginner to PRO
LinkedIn: Creativity Training: Generate Ideas in Greater Quantity and Quality
LinkedIn: Learning Art Direction
LinkedIn: Managing Email Marketing Lists and Campaigns
LinkedIn: Storytelling for Designers
Denver Digital Summit
Evolve Artist: Realistic Drawing and Painting
Pencil Kings: Online Art Training and Community
Art Institute of Colorado Certificate: Introduction to Autodesk Maya