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Experience
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Jul 2022 - Present
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Graphic Designer
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Creative Manager, Curriculum
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
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Art Director
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2010 - Jan 2016
Hired as the sole graphic designer and helped drive the creation of an in-house agency. Have managed 2 departments - the design department and the print shop, managing budgets, creating departmental strategic plans, supervising up to 4 full-time staff and 10 contractors, and providing creative direction. Led a reorganization to maximize efficiency and more effectively meet the company's design needs, dividing design into marketing and curriculum focus areas. Worked closely with the marketing department and directed the creation of a "Brand Bible" detailing all brand and design guidelines.
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Graphic Designer
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Dec 2007 - 2010
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Tri-City Herald
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Kennewick, WA
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Creative Services Manager
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2003 - 2007
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Kennewick, WA
Managed a staff of 10 in-house graphic designers at a daily newspaper working on high-volume advertising design with daily deadlines. Responsible for oversight of the entire production process. Implemented improved processes to manage workflow, streamline operations and bring expenses consistently under budget, and facilitate communication between sales staff and designers. Conducted advanced Creative Suite training to help staff work more efficiently.
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The Tribune
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Morro Bay, CA
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Graphic Designer
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2000 - 2003
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Morro Bay, CA
As the sole designer for a weekly newspaper, worked closely with customers and sales staff and was responsible for all aspects of advertising design. Frequently stepped into many other roles as needed for the success of the paper.
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Post Register
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Assistant Production Manager/Graphic Designer
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1989 - 2000
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Idaho Falls, ID
Entered the graphic design field at the age of fifteen as an art assistant, worked as a full-time graphic designer while pursuing a Mass Communication degree, and advanced to Assistant Production Manager.
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Education
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Idaho State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications
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