CREATIVE LEADER, BRAND & CONTENT
Empathetic and highly collaborative graphic designer with a proven track record of consistently exceeding client and team expectations. Expert in innovative design solutions, art direction, and fostering teamwork to deliver outstanding results in fast-paced, remote environments. Recognized for reliability, creativity, and the ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Oregon State University - Oregon (Apr 2024 - Present)
Master Gardener Education Program Assistant
• Support the Community Horticulture Program in the OSU Extension Curry County Office, assisting with the development, delivery, evaluation, and reporting of Master Gardener programs.
• Oversee and support over 30 Master Gardener volunteers, ensuring effective program operations and reporting.
• Oversee and support over 30 Master Gardener volunteers, ensuring effective program operations and reporting.
MustHaveMenus - Oregon (2017 - 2023)
Senior Design Manager
• Expanded product catalog from 3,000 to 23,000+ designs within 3 years, surpassing all productivity quotas, while maintaining a high level of job satisfaction and creativity among team members.
• Orchestrated the growth of a diverse team of in-house and freelance designers, expanding the freelancing team by 65% while fostering a collaborative work culture through positive leadership and effective team-building strategies.
• Strategized with the CEO to implement company-wide growth initiatives, adapting products to changing client needs during the pandemic.
• Partnered with the product team during the height of the pandemic to efficiently launch digital products, supporting our clients in transitioning from print to digital mediums and growing our product offering by 35%.
• Orchestrated the growth of a diverse team of in-house and freelance designers, expanding the freelancing team by 65% while fostering a collaborative work culture through positive leadership and effective team-building strategies.
• Strategized with the CEO to implement company-wide growth initiatives, adapting products to changing client needs during the pandemic.
• Partnered with the product team during the height of the pandemic to efficiently launch digital products, supporting our clients in transitioning from print to digital mediums and growing our product offering by 35%.
Entertainment Earth - California (2013 – 2017)
Graphic Designer
• In-house print and web designer.
• Collaborated with company president and development team to design a new comprehensive business website, creatively balancing aesthetics, and complex functional needs.
• Focused on visual identity, functionality, asset management and UX/UI design.
• Produced/designed a quarterly product catalog as well as daily graphics for social media and advertising.
• Supervised a junior designer and initiated cross-department brand management.
Paul & Jewel Studios - California (2012 – 2015)
Co-creator | Graphic Designer | Fine Art Wedding Photographer
Baan Unrak Children’s Home - Thailand (2011 – 2012)
Volunteer Art & Technology Teacher | Outdoor Leader
Savannah Music Festival - Georgia (2007 – 2011)
Graphic & Multimedia Designer
• Hired as an intern and became the sole in-house designer to maintain festival’s visual identity.
• Created catalogs, brochures, logos, posters, ads, apparel, social posts, and videos.
• Collaborated with all departments to support visual projects and non-profit fundraising efforts.
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design
LEADERSHIP / SERVICE
Have been an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Village of Hope Haiti, youth programs, and Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness for which I received the Robert Vincent Smith Volunteer of the Year Award.
SKILLS
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Express
Adobe XD
Figma
Zeplin
Procreate
Final Cut Pro
Asana / Basecamp
Virtual Meetings
Google Suite
Quark
Print & Web Design
Marketing & Advertising
Catalogs & Books
Brochures & Newsletters
Layout & Typography
Visual Identity
Design Standards
Postcards & Posters
Advertising & Illustration
Logos & Business Cards
T-shirts & Apparel
Web & Multimedia
Website Design
Website Development
UI/UX Design
Email Marketing
Social Media Management
WordPress
Video Editing
Photography
Digital Photography
Product Photography
Creative Direction
Lighting
Retouching
Cataloging