EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer @ Experian Marketing Services
2021 – present
Currently, I serve as designer on a targeting team within Experian Marketing Services. My day to day tasks include branding, creating digital assets + elements, social media graphics, sales materials, presentations & other various collateral and assets. Our goal is to help brands have more meaningful interactions with their customers.
Senior Graphic Designer @ Marketplace Events
2018 – 2020
I pioneered the consumer marketing creative team, developed systems and processes to ensure the creative and brand standards were implemented—all while managing a team of designers. I generated custom content for multiple creative campaigns and managed the company’s digital advertising and social media channels. My work helped drive traffic to ticket websites, which lead to increased attendance at our shows and resulted in more ticket sales.
Art Director @ 427 Design
2009 – 2018
I lead a creative team to find solutions to better serve clients and keep work at a top tier, award-winning level. Designed and directed others to develop artwork and layouts. Met with the design team to give feedback, led brainstorm sessions and creative meetings. In addition I also managed the company website and social media channels to help build brand awareness.
Illustrator @ Vanita Books LLC
2011 – 2015
I collaborated with various authors to concept, develop and generate all artwork and designs for three successful children’s book.
EDUCATION
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, cum laude 2008
Minor in Art History
SKILLS
Programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Procreate
Specialties: Graphic Design, Branding + Identity, Print, Web, User Experience, Social Media, Photography, Retouching, Illustration, Videography, Video Editing, Screenprinting, Working knowledge of HTML + CSS
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2x ADDY Best of Show, 4x ADDY Judge’s Choice
Gold National ADDY Award, Silver District ADDY Award
Gold Medal – 2012 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards
Bronze Medal – 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards
Work featured in Official Michael Jackson Opus