Senior Design Manager | Production & Operations

• Mar 2023 - Present

Graphic Design Manager | Production & Operations

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2023

• Leads and mentors designers and media production specialists• Produces wide range of design solutions for web and print in a rapid-paced environment• Champions best practices and technical requirements for all creative projects• Facilitates print buying and creative project management• Coordinates with cross-functional teams• Upholds brand standards across email, social media, promotional graphics, and print materials

Graphic Designer

• May 2016 - Jun 2017

• Worked directly with clients to delivery strategy driven design solutions • Facilitated networking opportunities locally and through Linkedin outreach • Designed and executed email strategies aimed at driving revenue • Produced animated and static social campaigns aimed at driving engagement • Worked directly with clients to delivery strategy driven design solutions • Facilitated networking opportunities locally and through Linkedin outreach • Designed and executed email strategies aimed at driving revenue • Produced animated and static social campaigns aimed at driving engagement

Graphic Designer

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

• Produced design solutions for a network of 150 cafés • Coordinated, produced, and executed monthly print and web based promotions • Produced design solutions for a network of 150 cafés • Coordinated, produced, and executed monthly print and web based promotions

Graphic Designer

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

• Responsible for all design and print projects from initial consultation to final execution. • Conducts client consultations for wide variety of projects. • Works within strict brand guidelines for a diverse range of Syracuse businesses. • Independently manages and monitors all deadlines and production schedules. • Provides logo re-branding services. • Creates and maintains spreadsheets detailing projects, payments, and deadlines. - Produces press ready designs for print, web, and promotional products. - Collaborates with Marketing Specialist to: - Design and execute tradeshow displays. - Attend marketing events to promote PostNet and design services. Show less

Creative Intern

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

• Worked with design department to create material for the Healthy Zone Ice Rink in East Aurora. • Produceed press ready files for assigned projects. • Re-format print advertisements into sizes appropriate for mobile devices • Re-format print advertisements into large format banners appropriate for events • Maintain file organizational structure for ongoing projects • Layout for case studies and promotional decks • Worked with design department to create material for the Healthy Zone Ice Rink in East Aurora. • Produceed press ready files for assigned projects. • Re-format print advertisements into sizes appropriate for mobile devices • Re-format print advertisements into large format banners appropriate for events • Maintain file organizational structure for ongoing projects • Layout for case studies and promotional decks

Graphic Artist

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

• Designed approximately 150 digital signs. • Designed two general flyers to be printed and used at open house events. • Collaborated with Marketing team to produce web, digital, advertising, t-shirts, and print material. • Worked independently to promote Campus Recreation Events in digital formats and at events. • Managed ongoing deadlines along with weekly and monthly tasks. • Designed approximately 150 digital signs. • Designed two general flyers to be printed and used at open house events. • Collaborated with Marketing team to produce web, digital, advertising, t-shirts, and print material. • Worked independently to promote Campus Recreation Events in digital formats and at events. • Managed ongoing deadlines along with weekly and monthly tasks.