Experience

United Architectural Metals, Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2022

  North Canton, OH Managed all marketing procedures at the sister companies, working with executives and department supervisors. Created branding guidelines, templates, and small to large wayfinding within the offices and factory floors. Simplified creative processes and taught standard compliance to non-creatives for ongoing creation. Rebooted both companies' websites and social media after two years of inactivity. Updated their portfolios by personally photographing buildings or securing licenses with… Show more Managed all marketing procedures at the sister companies, working with executives and department supervisors. Created branding guidelines, templates, and small to large wayfinding within the offices and factory floors. Simplified creative processes and taught standard compliance to non-creatives for ongoing creation. Rebooted both companies' websites and social media after two years of inactivity. Updated their portfolios by personally photographing buildings or securing licenses with photographers. Recorded and created concise video training procedures to improve training durations. On the Process Development team, created an employee recognition program, improved product awareness on construction sites, and designed multiple quality control systems. Show less



Allen Graphics

• United States
• Printing Services

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Cleveland, Ohio, United States Solo designer that maintained client meetings, correspondence, and revisions. Directed fast-paced, overlapping projects for multiple clients (i.e. Tucker Ellis, Lake View Cemetery, and Scot Laboratories) including edits to 200+ personnel headshots, designing quarterly newsletters, and rebranding packaging for cleaners and vacuums.



Contempo Design + Communications

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Warrensville Heights, OH On request, returned to freelance during business spike months in 2018.



Contempo Design + Communications

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic and Web Designer

  • Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Cleveland, Ohio Freelance turned full-time employment. Assisted in all client projects, including the renovations and fan experiences for the Cleveland Indians. Well-versed with branding guidelines, quick production deadlines, and meticulous projects. Worked closely with the art directors and junior designers, giving and receiving feedback, as well as learning and teaching new skills. Coding and WordPress skills were necessary for client and in-house websites. Collaborated on networking events (i.e. Female… Show more Freelance turned full-time employment. Assisted in all client projects, including the renovations and fan experiences for the Cleveland Indians. Well-versed with branding guidelines, quick production deadlines, and meticulous projects. Worked closely with the art directors and junior designers, giving and receiving feedback, as well as learning and teaching new skills. Coding and WordPress skills were necessary for client and in-house websites. Collaborated on networking events (i.e. Female Entrepreneur Summit, Amplify Speaker Series, Connectors Choice Awards) and managed the entire production of the bi-monthly CBC Magazine with the publisher, photographers, and editor from July 2015 to April 2017. Show less



One to One Creative Communication

• Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Created stationery, membership packages, and other printed pieces for clients including Summa Health System, Mercy Medical, Akron Public Schools, and Zoar Historical Village. Maintained constant contact with clients and relayed jobs efficiently with quick turn-around times.



Minuteman Press of Akron

• United States
• Printing Services

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Akron, Ohio Responsible for consultations and designing for customers in varying professions and occasions. Worked with digital printers, various bindery machines and large-format production. Managed quotes, payments and all initial communication with customers. The position required quick and precise design skills, strong communication and patiences, multi-task management, and a complete understanding of the company program which controls all client accounts; i.e. Focus.