Experience

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Oversee the design, scheduling and production of various printed and web promotional vehicles, web design and development, and the production of proceedings publications. I currently manage a team of two designers and a web developer. Oversee the design, scheduling and production of various printed and web promotional vehicles, web design and development, and the production of proceedings publications. I currently manage a team of two designers and a web developer.



TMS (The Minerals, Materials and Metals Society)

• Visual Media Specialist

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

  Conceptualizes and develops creative visual materials that persuasively and effectively present the message of the society via print and electronic vehicles, graphics and logos, and other media. Selects and manages printers; maintains design consistency throughout multiple projects and media; manages project scheduling and deadlines; and enforces design strategies utilized by staff, members, and partner organizations.

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2009

  Work with copy editor to oversee that all printed and electronic media meets corporate branding perameters.Responsible for production of printed materials from initial design phase through final production.Coordinate with printing vendors to make sure that media is completed by set deadlines and within budget.Responsible for preperation of media to be used on corporate website, including web images and banner ads.Create advertising for in-house promotions as well as outside sponsors and vendors for member magazine (JOM) and other promotional materials.



Perspectives In Print

• Graphic Designer/Production Artist

  • May 2003 - Jun 2005

  Creating and producing original designs of seasonal in-store display for Belks and Peebles department stores.Oversee design aspects from initial client contact through final productionResponsible for all in-house promotional materials and company website.Team leader in charge of design and production of company's bi-annual tradeshow.Responsible for prep of all art to be output for screenprint, digital print, dye sublimation, and offset.Designs used by clients such as Kaufmann's, CarQuest, White Barn Candle, and Nautica.



Cavanaugh Publishing

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2000 - Jan 2002

  Designed ads for annual wedding planner workbook. Created new ads and reworked old ads to fit the clients needs. Designed ads for annual wedding planner workbook. Created new ads and reworked old ads to fit the clients needs.



Point of Light magazine

• Web Designer/Graphic Designer/Freelance Illustrator

  • Aug 1997 - Jan 1999

  Designed and maintained Point of Light online websiteDesign ads for the magazine as well as websiteCreated interior spot illustrations and article lead-in illustrations Designed and maintained Point of Light online websiteDesign ads for the magazine as well as websiteCreated interior spot illustrations and article lead-in illustrations