Graphic and Production Designer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Graphic Designer

• May 2018 - Present

• Design brand guided materials for small businesses, start-ups, and non-profit organizations. • Collaborate with writers, strategists, and team managers to deliver print and digital assets for marketing and internal communications. Client Work Includes: Commerce Innovations, LLC, E-commerce company •Produced graphic content for the website and email, with homepage graphics consistently performing above average in click rates. •Took the lead in product photography for new inventory by managing the set up, shooting and editing of product photos. Herbal Academy, Online Education •Designed a fresh visual approach for a promotional ebook, which was then expanded into a 4 ebook series. MIXLife, Social Enterprise Startup •Built a design system and icon library that expanded the brand aesthetic and set guidelines.

Screenprinter

• Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

• Responsible for setting up and adjusting the automatic press for proper registration and optimum press speed for multicolor jobs. • Performed necessary set-up, clean-up, maintenance, quality control and inventory tasks to keep operations running smoothly. • Responsible for setting up and adjusting the automatic press for proper registration and optimum press speed for multicolor jobs. • Performed necessary set-up, clean-up, maintenance, quality control and inventory tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Graphic Design Marketing Intern

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

• Engaged in rebranding strategies for the company’s multiple services by researching visual trends within the industry and putting together a competitive audit. • Created print and digital materials for campaigns and events. • Implemented the reformatting of 4 of the company’s existing print magazines into interactive digital publications to widen the range of distribution and cut down on print production costs. • Connected with print and media vendors and kept ad calendar up to date to make sure all deadlines were met.

Bookseller

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

• Cultivated customer experience by engaging in conversations to understand their needs and find the best solution. • Participated in initiatives to upsell, recommend, or social media promote products in order to generate interest and sales. • Cultivated customer experience by engaging in conversations to understand their needs and find the best solution. • Participated in initiatives to upsell, recommend, or social media promote products in order to generate interest and sales.

Artist Assistant

• Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

• Under the direction of Printmaker Matthew Smith, printed editions of small plates, assisted with large plates, studio cleanup, and fine art framing. • Under the direction of Printmaker Matthew Smith, printed editions of small plates, assisted with large plates, studio cleanup, and fine art framing.