Experience

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director of Creative & Web Services

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Senior Information Designer/Developer

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  As part of the marketing and communications team for Duke's school of engineering, I assist the dean, faculty, staff, and students with high-profile graphic design, web development, event promotion and print production projects. I was promoted to Senior Information Designer/Developer in January 2017 to reflect the additional responsibilities I've taken on since starting work with this team in 2013. Current responsibilities include: - Serving as brand manager for the school,… Show more As part of the marketing and communications team for Duke's school of engineering, I assist the dean, faculty, staff, and students with high-profile graphic design, web development, event promotion and print production projects. I was promoted to Senior Information Designer/Developer in January 2017 to reflect the additional responsibilities I've taken on since starting work with this team in 2013. Current responsibilities include: - Serving as brand manager for the school, advising and assisting internal and external audiences on the use of school logos and style guidelines across all media - Designing and developing user-centered Drupal websites to achieve marketing and communications goals - Managing Pratt's web- and email-based event promotion services, providing support to department event coordinators - Designing and coding several HTML e-newsletters - Serving as primary print production manager, working with vendors to coordinate production of various printed materials - Designing print projects including flyers, direct mail, banners, and signage - Managing the school's online image database and serving as in-house photographer for small events and projects as needed

• Information Designer/Developer

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2016

  Tasks included: -Designing print materials such as brochures and signage -Developing HTML e-newsletters -Customizing the school's Drupal theme for various faculty and program websites -Photographing student groups and small events -Managing ad submissions to the school's digital display system -Organizing and maintaining the school's online photo archive



Dixon Creative

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Freelance Designer & Photographer

  • May 2011 - Present

  Photography, branding, event promotion, and web design Photography, branding, event promotion, and web design



ThorWorks Industries Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic & Web Designer

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  I collaborated as a member of the in-house design team to produce marketing materials for various company accounts, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Tasks included: -Proofreading and editing copy -Photographing products and events -Creating event promotion pieces and coordinating staff, catering, and accommodations for an annual equine show -Working with in-house equipment, outside printing companies, and magazine personnel to produce advertisements… Show more I collaborated as a member of the in-house design team to produce marketing materials for various company accounts, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Tasks included: -Proofreading and editing copy -Photographing products and events -Creating event promotion pieces and coordinating staff, catering, and accommodations for an annual equine show -Working with in-house equipment, outside printing companies, and magazine personnel to produce advertisements, labels, and other printed material -Designing and developing websites using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Wordpress -Training clients in Wordpress basics and providing website support and maintenance -Writing web copy for search engine optimization -Structuring existing web content to create a more simplified and informative user experience Show less I collaborated as a member of the in-house design team to produce marketing materials for various company accounts, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Tasks included: -Proofreading and editing copy -Photographing products and events -Creating event promotion pieces and coordinating staff, catering, and accommodations for an annual equine show -Working with in-house equipment, outside printing companies, and magazine personnel to produce advertisements… Show more I collaborated as a member of the in-house design team to produce marketing materials for various company accounts, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Tasks included: -Proofreading and editing copy -Photographing products and events -Creating event promotion pieces and coordinating staff, catering, and accommodations for an annual equine show -Working with in-house equipment, outside printing companies, and magazine personnel to produce advertisements, labels, and other printed material -Designing and developing websites using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Wordpress -Training clients in Wordpress basics and providing website support and maintenance -Writing web copy for search engine optimization -Structuring existing web content to create a more simplified and informative user experience Show less



Lorain County Fair

• Webmaster & Web Designer (Seasonal)

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2011

  Reorganized and edited existing website information Added and maintained new content Initiated a complete design overhaul for organization, professionalism, and broad audience appeal

• Assistant Secretary (Seasonal)

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2011

  Implemented technology to update the workplace Initiated reorganization projects Handled sales and registration accurately Communicated with customers effectively Redesigned existing printed pieces to achieve a professional look and lower costs