Experience

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  -As the sole graphic designer for the company, responsible for the conception, design, and execution of all internal and external marketing materials (print & digital) for a franchise system of over 350 stores in the US & Canada -Manage internal project communication in addition to external vendor relationships with Cornell Lab, Printcomm, 3C, Fast Signs, and BrandMuscle -Streamlined and organized the marketing department’s project management system to better communicate project flows, deadlines, and individual responsibilities within the department and in coordination with the rest of the company Show less



Heartland Food Products Group

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

  -Served as the head designer to create the Splenda® Brand Book that is now used as a global marketing brand reference and standard for all packaging and marketing projects -Successfully deployed two sample mail gift boxes from initial design concept through to finished product - one for the US / one for Europe - to be used by Heartland to garner increased client interest -Initially took on the role of graphics coordinator while also maintaining the role of graphic designer; managed the routing of all projects for the creative department through the marketing team for approval and worked closely with printers to see projects through to completion Show less



Indiana University Bloomington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department of Bands: Lead Designer

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2016

  -Developed promotional posters for 30+ band concerts using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop -Collaborated weekly with marketing and design departments for Jacobs School of Music to revise and produce final posters -Responsible annually for the creation of posters, postcards, and email template promoting the Summer Music Clinic -Developed promotional posters for 30+ band concerts using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop -Collaborated weekly with marketing and design departments for Jacobs School of Music to revise and produce final posters -Responsible annually for the creation of posters, postcards, and email template promoting the Summer Music Clinic



Yeager Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Building Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  -Maintained 100 current leases with building tenants and served as the first point of contact for all tenant services. -Operated fluidly with the general manager and marketing coordinator to advertise and carry out special lease promotions through email, phone calls, and guided tours in an effort to grow our tenant numbers. -Mitigated and resolved tenant disputes at the building manager level. Kept upper management updated and aware of potential hazards. -Cooperated with upper management to resolve tenant disagreements and late payments. Ensured all building policies and procedures were maintained at all times. Show less



hhgregg

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2015

  -Created layout designs for preprint advertisements to be distributed to 15 million customers nationwide -Interfaced with 3 other graphic design team members within the marketing department to exchange ideas -Pushed the limits of the layout standards to create a fresh look -Created layout designs for preprint advertisements to be distributed to 15 million customers nationwide -Interfaced with 3 other graphic design team members within the marketing department to exchange ideas -Pushed the limits of the layout standards to create a fresh look



Lids

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Created a Nike apparel design template for high school and college basketball championship tee shirts -Partnered with 10 Nike sales reps across the United States to produce original Nike artwork for clients’ sports teams and clubs -Designed an original graphic printed on team shirts for the 2012 season at the Indy Motor Speedway -Created a Nike apparel design template for high school and college basketball championship tee shirts -Partnered with 10 Nike sales reps across the United States to produce original Nike artwork for clients’ sports teams and clubs -Designed an original graphic printed on team shirts for the 2012 season at the Indy Motor Speedway