Experience

r-pac International

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copy Manager/Graphic Designer onsite @ Walmart

  • May 2018 - Present

  • Senior creative copy resource, creating, implementing and editing promotional packaging copy for onn., Walmart's Private Brand Electronics.• Actively participated in onn. rebrand (2020); interpreting and incorporating rebrand strategy and voice.• Evolved onn.’s “voice” from cold, technical and lackluster to warm, friendly and approachable.• Craft creative “romance copy” bits for each electronics product as well as present item specifications in an easy-to-understand format.• Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Developers, Designers, et al. to develop new products and their associated marketing and packaging. Show less

• Production Artist

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  • Created and edited packaging and materials for major retail clients including Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond.



CUMULUS MEDIA

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nightshift / Soundboard Operator / Voice Talent

  • May 2012 - Jul 2020

  • Supervise night operations of 9 broadcast radio stations in Fayetteville / Ft. Smith area. • Operate soundboards for radio hosts reporting remotely on location. • Monitor and assist with broadcast programming. • Prep radio spot advertising. • Voice talent (past) for KAMO and KLSZ stations. • Supervise night operations of 9 broadcast radio stations in Fayetteville / Ft. Smith area. • Operate soundboards for radio hosts reporting remotely on location. • Monitor and assist with broadcast programming. • Prep radio spot advertising. • Voice talent (past) for KAMO and KLSZ stations.



Ivie

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Artist

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Proof print and digital advertising jobs, including prepress, graphics, and copy for major retailer clients. • Proof print and digital advertising jobs, including prepress, graphics, and copy for major retailer clients.



New Lion Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director / Art Department

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Assessed, designed, edited and produced advertising artwork for variety of sports-related, team-branded print and retail projects (tickets, brochures, cards, logo-work, media kits, posters, flyers, retail signage, banners, clothing, ID badges, advertisements, point-of-purchase, turn-key items, etc.) Major clients include Walmart, Frito-Lay, Tyson, Burger King, Hyundai, Chick-Fil-A, McDonald's, Harp's, and Taco Bell. • Rebranded company identity. • Developed branding and identity for in-house products including casual wear and snack products (Hog Country Snacks, Reindeer Feed Snacks) Show less



CDK Global

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Artist

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  (previously known as Cobalt) • Designed, edited and updated email branding banners, web elements, display advertising and print mailers for client automotive dealer marketing campaigns (previously known as Cobalt) • Designed, edited and updated email branding banners, web elements, display advertising and print mailers for client automotive dealer marketing campaigns



Unified Western Grocers

• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Artist

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  (previously known as Associated Grocers, Inc.) • Designed, edited and updated retail advertisements and supplements for the Associated Grocers chain of clients. (previously known as Associated Grocers, Inc.) • Designed, edited and updated retail advertisements and supplements for the Associated Grocers chain of clients.



Tulsa World Media Company

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Artist

  • Jun 2004 - Feb 2007

  • Designed, edited and updated advertisements and supplements for the Tulsa World daily newspaper • Designed graphic elements for Classifieds section, including banners, legends and index. • Daily tasks include ad design, logo design, copywriting, photography and project management. • Designed, edited and updated advertisements and supplements for the Tulsa World daily newspaper • Designed graphic elements for Classifieds section, including banners, legends and index. • Daily tasks include ad design, logo design, copywriting, photography and project management.



Langdon Publishing | TulsaPeople

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2003

  • Designed and updated advertisements for TulsaPeople magazine, Lake Texoma Guide 2004,and Intermission magazine. • Scanning duties, certificate creation, brochure and logo design. • Designed and updated advertisements for TulsaPeople magazine, Lake Texoma Guide 2004,and Intermission magazine. • Scanning duties, certificate creation, brochure and logo design.



Tulsa Airport Authority

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  • Designed "Airport Renovations" logo and advertisements. • Designed "Flight 2003" logos. • Designed "Airport Ambassador Celebration" invitation and mailer. • Designed "Airport Renovations" logo and advertisements. • Designed "Flight 2003" logos. • Designed "Airport Ambassador Celebration" invitation and mailer.



Williams

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Writer and Communications Designer

  • Jun 1999 - Mar 2002

  (previously known as Willams Communications)• Documented procedures for in-house processes (IT Networks & Computing).• Designed logo and edited business case for (internal) 4H project and related projects.

• Technical and Copy Writer

  • Jun 1998 - May 1999

  (previously known as Williams Retail Energy Marketing & Trading Company)• Researched, wrote and edited user documentation and help system for proprietary software utility system.



First Data Merchant Services

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procedure and Technical Writer

  • Feb 1996 - Jun 1998

  • Researched, wrote and edited CSR user documentation for 14 credit card banks. • Converted print manual system to online documentation. • Researched, wrote and edited CSR user documentation for 14 credit card banks. • Converted print manual system to online documentation.