Experience

Brand IQ

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Pueblo, Colorado, United States Continuing previous work with Brand IQ on a freelance, remote basis

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Cary, North Carolina • Designed websites in Adobe XD and worked with in-house developer to bring them to life • Worked with clients on logo and brand designs • Designed Social Media campaigns for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn • Worked closely with Social Media manager to strategize visual grids for clients' Instagrams • Created storyboards and worked closely with videographer to create video ads for client • Conducted research and designed trade show booth to improve client’s presence at… Show more • Designed websites in Adobe XD and worked with in-house developer to bring them to life • Worked with clients on logo and brand designs • Designed Social Media campaigns for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn • Worked closely with Social Media manager to strategize visual grids for clients' Instagrams • Created storyboards and worked closely with videographer to create video ads for client • Conducted research and designed trade show booth to improve client’s presence at shows • Designed and set up email campaigns in MailChimp, Designed client ads for local magazines



Pitch Deck Fire

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pitch Deck Designer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States



Allegra Print and Imaging

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  Fayetteville, North Carolina • Spearheaded daily design, from booklets and brochures to signage and vehicle wraps • Coordinated printing with outside vendors • Operated printing equipment, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and consulting tech support when needed • Managed design, preflight, imposition and production on more than 1000 clients across Cumberland County • Reorganized and greatly optimized internal file structure



LuLaRoe Calinda Jones

• Director of Marketing and Social Media

  • May 2016 - May 2018

  Sanford, NC • Utilized social media to increase reach by 400% in first six months • Organize and design graphics for online campaigns • Manage and photograph inventory • Plan and host events regularly • Market online and in person • Delegate shipping duties • Build strong personal rapport with clients



Metropolitan Community College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  Omaha, Nebraska • Lead and delegated design team efforts on college’s quarterly magazine • Worked closely with local network of printers to ensure quality and see projects through to completion • Educated new employees on the college’s design processes and workflow • Provided technical assistance to design team • Fostered upbeat environment among fellow designers • Designed and coded HTML emails



Vino Van Gogh

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Artist Instructor

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Nebraska • Create a fun and lively atmosphere for beginners to learn to paint • Instruct groups of 6-30 aspiring painters • Promote food and drink at local restaurants • Recognized for innovative advertising strategy • Event photography • Set-up and tear down



Bank of the West

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temp

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Omaha, Nebraska



CI Shirts

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  Elkhorn, Nebraska • Worked directly with clients to create custom t-shirt designs • Visually matched colors using Pantone Matching System (PMS) • Researched and utilized stock elements • Printed films for transfer to screens • Prepared screens for press by blowing them out and touching them up • Operated Mimaki Finecut machine to cut and weed vinyl decals and transfers • Operated commercial heat press machine to apply designs to apparel and other merchandise • Performed separations… Show more • Worked directly with clients to create custom t-shirt designs • Visually matched colors using Pantone Matching System (PMS) • Researched and utilized stock elements • Printed films for transfer to screens • Prepared screens for press by blowing them out and touching them up • Operated Mimaki Finecut machine to cut and weed vinyl decals and transfers • Operated commercial heat press machine to apply designs to apparel and other merchandise • Performed separations and press checks • Packaged orders • Priced and invoiced orders • Checked shipments in and organized them Show less



Smith-Western Co.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design and Illustration

  • May 2012 - Oct 2013

  Tacoma, Washington • Created top selling designs for Space Needle gift shop • Drove in new customers at Las Vegas Souvenir Convention in 2013 • Designed for M&Ms, Statue of Liberty, Caesars Las Vegas, Yogi Bear, Almond Roca, Grand Canyon and more • Researched and utilized stock elements • Redesigned art for various items including key chains, mugs, shot glasses and frames • Created cohesive lines of custom souvenir art • Attended yearly Art Retreat to brainstorm new lines for the upcoming… Show more • Created top selling designs for Space Needle gift shop • Drove in new customers at Las Vegas Souvenir Convention in 2013 • Designed for M&Ms, Statue of Liberty, Caesars Las Vegas, Yogi Bear, Almond Roca, Grand Canyon and more • Researched and utilized stock elements • Redesigned art for various items including key chains, mugs, shot glasses and frames • Created cohesive lines of custom souvenir art • Attended yearly Art Retreat to brainstorm new lines for the upcoming season • Prepared files for press • Custom Illustration • Volunteered to help with Christmas charity event Show less



Our365 Portraits

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Portrait Artist

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Kent, Washington • Retouched and edited baby pictures taken by company photographers • Presented the finished photos and collages to clients • Researched and created new photo templates



O'Connor Photography Studio

• School Photographer and Production Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Kent, Washington • Set-up photography equipment for school picture days and formal dances • Measured studio lighting • Regularly lifted up to 50lbs • Verbally positioned students for photographs • Packaged and shipped photo packets • Cropped and retouched photos • Babysat, changed, and troubleshot several Epson 4900 printers • Made people smile



Mehndi Madness

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Henna Artist

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2011

  Washington • Applied Henna and Jagua tattoos freehand using a traditional Henna cone • Represented company at private and corporate events • Set-up booths at fairs and festivals • Educated clients on proper aftercare • Created new Henna tattoos for the company's design book



24 Hour Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership Counselor/Service Representative

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  Bellevue, Washington • Awarded for best in retails sales and fee collections - Number one in the region, Top 50 in the company • Regularly the highest collector of past due charges • Worked reception and retail • Trained in procedures and stages of selling • Used contagious optimism and enthusiasm to greet members



Lake Washington Technical College

• Photoshop, Illustrator, and Pre-Press Technical Aid

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  Kirkland, Washington • Taught Adobe software to students one-on-one during class time • Provided creative inspiration • Assisted with knock-out, overprint, separations and rogue colors • Provided layout and typography advice • Make sure all student layers are named



QFC

• Netherlands
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Bakery Clerk

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

  Everett, Washington • Composed and voiced announcements overhead to effectively draw sales • Helped bakery win district wide cookie sales contest • Thrived in fast-paced environment • Performed general bakery duties and closing tasks



Hollywood Video

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Shift Leader

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2007

  Everett, Washington • Supervised facing of videos and cleaning as part of closing procedures • Prepared bank deposits • Second only to the main manager in late fee collections