No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
-Robin Williams
Design Experience
KALEIDOSCOPE JUICE — ART DIRECTOR
February 2015 – Present
Managing the brand. Coordinating with print vendors. Updating website. Managing email campaigns. designing print collateral and marketing.
SPLINTER CREATIVE — GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2014 – February 2015
Designing websites in Photoshop and Illustrator using industry best practices. Design and management of WordPress websites for local and national clients. As well as email marketing design and management, responsive web design and responsive HTML email templates. Print work includes large format graphics, poster design, advertisements for print and web.
MOBISQUAD / RAILWAY — WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
March 2013 – July 2014
Daily tasks include designing logos, social media marketing, and websites with custom HTML and CSS for small to medium sized businesses using CMS platforms such as Weebly and Squarespace. Creating processes for other designers and account managers to improve efficiencies. Leading brainstorming sessions with small teams to come up with strategy and ideation for large scale branding and marketing projects.
CILENTO (LIFETOUCH) —GRAPHIC ARTIST
September 2011 – March 2013
Edits and retouches photography sessions. Ensures that client orders are processed and completed in a timely fashion. Designs marketing pieces. Creates original artwork for photo albums and products for clients.
THE NATIONAL HORSEMAN — INDEPENDENT DESIGN CONTRACTOR
November 2011 – November 2012
Art development for printed advertising and typeset stories for monthly (occasionally bimonthly) publishing. As well as updated web content.
ABILITIES
Graphic Design
Hand Lettering
Illustration
Branding
Logo Design
Responsive Design For Web
(HTML & CSS)
Commercial Photography
& Professional Retouching
Art Direction
WordPress Management
(as well as other CMS)
Copy Writing
Project Management
Adobe Design Suite
Printing Processes (CMYK, PMS)
Mac & PC
Education
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY — BOWLING GREEN, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Graduation Date: May 2008
CITY ARTS — WICHITA, KS
Advanced Web Design (4 Week Course)
May 2009