Experience

Dynacraft Wheels

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Designs product, packaging, and collateral for:- house brands- licensed brands - Barbie, Hello Kitty, Hot Wheels, Jurassic World, Mattel, Tony Hawk, Trolls, and more- retail partners - Academy Sports, Amazon, Target, ToysRUs, Walmart, and more• Partners with department leads to improve processes and procedures- Standardizes spec templates and mechanicals to improve execution of product samples- Keeps inventory of paint tube samples and implements display requirements for showroom - Develops and implements procedures to reduce the file size of mechanicals being sent to sample - Creates photo template guidelines for the review of product samples before shipment• Collaborates with licensors to ensure their brand integrity is maintained within company products• Participates in licensor design and kick-off meetings• Partners with overseas factories to improve the delivery time of product samples, review product samples for accuracy, and art direct any needed product changes• Art directs junior designers for brand consistency• Manages weekly objectives and essential deadlines• Assists in weekly design approval meetings with key stakeholders• Assists in the planning and execution of product photography and video content• Trains and supervises full-time personnel and interns Show less



Metter Graphics

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Managed the creation, design, and completion of all print materials for multiple publications while meeting weekly deadlines • Followed brand standards while designing advertisements for clientele • Created layouts for newspaper and magazine application, strategically placed advertisements, and processed pages for printing • Designed marketing materials for in-house purposes • Attended monthly meetings to strategize and create content for subscribers • Designed and created screens for t-shirts, and other marketing materials for clientele Show less



Sunset Novelties

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Led, planned, and executed the reorganization and redesign of the company’s e-commerce website • Designed creative content for billboards, coupons, in-store displays, and advertisements for digital and print publication • Strategized and created content for email subscribers • Created content for and managed all company social media accounts • Photographed, edited, and uploaded products for e-commerce website • Led, planned, and executed the reorganization and redesign of the company’s e-commerce website • Designed creative content for billboards, coupons, in-store displays, and advertisements for digital and print publication • Strategized and created content for email subscribers • Created content for and managed all company social media accounts • Photographed, edited, and uploaded products for e-commerce website



Morris Multimedia

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Designed print and digital advertisements for all in-house publications • Complied with brand standards while creating advertisements for clientele • Created layouts for newspaper and magazine application, strategically placed advertisements, and processed pages for printing • Organized and refined all Doubleclick Publisher’s existing advertisements to reflect an accurate number of purchased impressions per client • Uploaded all digital advertisements to Doubleclick Publisher to be displayed on all company websites, including: Coastal Courier, Bryan County News, and The Frontline • Created content, designed, and scheduled email blasts for advertisers • Designed in-house marketing materials •Attended monthly meetings to strategize and create content for subscribers Show less



Wine and Canvas

• Savannah, Georgia Area

• Painting Instructor

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Assisted in setup and breakdown of supplies for classes • Instructed step-by-step painting classes for adults and children • Produced several paintings for monthly corporate office approval • Assisted in setup and breakdown of supplies for classes • Instructed step-by-step painting classes for adults and children • Produced several paintings for monthly corporate office approval



America's Auto Auction - Savannah

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Managed the company website and updated all necessary links weekly • Designed marketing materials for both print and web application • Created, organized, and designed the SEAA Employee Newsletter • Managed the company website and updated all necessary links weekly • Designed marketing materials for both print and web application • Created, organized, and designed the SEAA Employee Newsletter



Benedictine Military School

• Graphic Designer

  • May 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Designed website for the Forward, Always Forward campaign• Created invitations, brochures and other materials for campaign events• Assisted in planning and documenting events

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Created original images and logos for campus departments• Designed brochures, posters, and registration forms• Captured event photography for campus departments• Designed the logo for the 2013 Seawright Drive Semi-Centennial



Armstrong State University

• Savannah, Georgia Area

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Conducted research for aid in using 3D printers and scanners • Maintained and serviced imaging equipment • Led classes and workshops for intro to 3D printing • Presented The Art of 3D Printing at Armstrong at the 2014 Student Scholar Symposium • Conducted research for aid in using 3D printers and scanners • Maintained and serviced imaging equipment • Led classes and workshops for intro to 3D printing • Presented The Art of 3D Printing at Armstrong at the 2014 Student Scholar Symposium



Best Western Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Services Representative

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2014