Experience

Southern Union State Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Multimedia Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Wadley Baptist Church

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Minister

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  I work with the youth of Wadley First Baptist Church and many youth in the area. Tasks include but are not limited to discipling those youth that have accepted faith in Christ and helping to clearly explain this opportunity to those that may not have through bible study, investment in their lives, fellowship, trips, etc.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Artist

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  I have worked with Southern Union State Community College with recruitment materials. More specifically the handbook cover, viewbook trifold for undergrad, technical division viewbook, poster, info sheet, and billboard design. I've also designed the logo and another event logo for the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and a local map for the Greater Talladega Area Chamber of Commerce. Although I am now working full time I would love to discuss any design needs you might have.



Initial Outfitters, Inc.

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  As a member of the creative team at Initial Outfitters I designed social posts, created consultant recognition slideshows, photographed product/models, scouted shoot location and brainstormed with the team an overall look to the catalogs. I was given the opportunity to expand on shooting and editing video. By the time I left I had taken on a few video projects start to finish. Initial Outfitters was the most positive and encouraging work environment I’ve ever worked from the founders and into every employee. Leaving was hard for that reason but an opportunity to live and work in the same town presented itself.



McNutt & Partners, LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  I was hired as a graphic designer, but being in a new, growing agency quickly found ways to fill in where help was needed as we built the business. Design, photography, client relations, basic web maintenance, video assisting, podcast publishing and office morale boosting became a few favorites. As far as graphics Social Media, E-blasts, Website Assets, Advertisements, Booklets, Brochures, Flyers, Direct Mail, Logo Concept and Design, Branding, Stationary Suites, Signage, Billboards, Prezi, and Creative Collaboration were on the plate to name a few.



Wellborn Cabinet Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  As a designer at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc I worked with two other designers to maintain all projects under the direction of the art director of the marketing department. These items may include, but are not limited to: product promotional pieces, price and specification catalogs, magazine ad campaigns, informational flyers and brochures, extensive photo editing, color correcting, packaging design, etc.



Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center

• Sales & Marketing Assistant

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2013

  I assisted with the day to day tasks of preparing contracts, updating our website, designing print and web advertising, proofing design and text, answering phone/email correspondence and whatever else might help the Sales & Marketing Division at Shocco to run smoothly and contribute to the Shocco team.



Randolph Baptist Association

• College Ministry at Southern Union State Community College

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2012

  I was the sponsor for the baptist campus ministry at Southern Union State Community College. Tasks included but were not limited to the following: preparation of bible studies for weekly meeting, planning of trips for students, encouraging them through the transition of college, helping them to strengthen their faith in Christ, etc.



Soles4Souls, Inc.

• Office Assistant

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2012

  At Soles4Souls, Inc I worked daily to report the incoming donations, help with the distribution and preparation of outgoing items to those in need, customer service, along with any other area I might be needed. Computer tasks mainly with email correspondence and Microsoft Office.



Northstar Integrated Advertising

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Art Director/Graphic Designer/Photographer

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2010

  Tasks include but are not limited to: • extensive photo editing with use of keyboard shortcuts, stamp tool, touch up techniques, etc. • concepting a design idea individually or with a group • executing a design concept from start to finish on anything from direct mail to educational viewbooks individually or with a group • creating full color, functional comps to clients • customer relations • project management • conducting photo shoots • art direction on video and photo shoots • regular use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Professional



ProGraphic T's

• United States

• Office Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2006



Randolph Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Design Artist

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2006



The Branding Firm

• Advertising Services

• Intern

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005



Key West Paddle Sports

• Product Photographer June

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2005

• Screen Printer/ Customer Service

  • Jan 2005 - May 2005



Tiger Rags

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion

• Game Day Greeter

  • Aug 1999 - Nov 2004

  Game days are very busy for the downtown stores in Auburn, but a welcoming face can help with the crowds involved for customers. I was given the task of welcoming customers and upkeep of store appearance in the down time.



WinShape Homes of the Chic-fil-a Co

• Tutor/Mentor

  • Aug 2000 - May 2003

  I worked with the parents of 13 beautiful children. At the time I was working with them they had 7. I helped with math, science, lunches, friends, and hugs. It was probably the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I learned so much from the children as well as the foster parents. They are dear friends to this day.