Experience

Jonard Tools

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer of Product Assets

  • May 2023 - Present

• Content Creator

  • Apr 2021 - May 2023

  Responsible for all packaging artwork for new products as well as updates to existing products. Daily tasks include photography of tools and generating high resolution files for distributors as well as photos of the tools in action. Also maintains product webpages from the “Coming Soon” stage to final release. Created videos for advertising on Amazon and all social media. Created branding & logos for top selling products such as the WiSpy Inspection Camera, Mammoth Tape Measure, and the entire Jonard Outdoors line. Hired and managed freelancers to help with backlogged tasks to maintain efficiency. Show less



Garrett's Designs LLC

• Greater New York City Area

• Owner/Designer

  • Aug 2008 - Present

  A freelance graphic design agency working with clients to create illustrations, images, and video for them. Clients range from big to small including 9to5 Seating, Auto Advantage, and Eagle Industries. Requests vary from traditional logos, social media advertisements, business cards, elaborate websites and motion graphics are all fulfilled independently. A freelance graphic design agency working with clients to create illustrations, images, and video for them. Clients range from big to small including 9to5 Seating, Auto Advantage, and Eagle Industries. Requests vary from traditional logos, social media advertisements, business cards, elaborate websites and motion graphics are all fulfilled independently.



Ultimate Nutrition

• New Britain, Connecticut

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Contributed to the updating of older designs throughout overall branding. Replaced every product image with a newer 3D modeled version for each flavor, size, and shape. Helped double overall online profits by revising graphics and creating a more transparent experience for customers. Independently updated the Distributor Resource Center with revised branding and increasing user-ability. Created a secure personalized portal for all distributors to access a variety of media for promotional use. Helped conceptualize 40th Anniversary Chocolate Birthday Cake labeling. Show less



WPRI Connects

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer/Operations Technician

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

  Responsible for creating all 'On-Air' graphics for the evening newscast (5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 11:00 & 11:30) as well as print/web advertisements, billboards, and commercials. Graphics are created quickly and efficiently. Participated in developing the recent re-branding and overall new graphics. Successfully adapted to unfamiliar software, technologies, and workflow. Branded/Implemented entire morning show called The Rhode Show Summer Stars. Operated live studio camera for live weather segment and The Meeting Street Telethon. Selected as the February 2017 employee of the month. Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer and placed in charge of training new employees. Learned and adapted to new software and programs. Re-branded Live Pinpoint Doppler 12 to Pinpoint Weather 12 and provided all physical and digital elements. Show less



W.B. Mason Company Inc.

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Furniture Delivery

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Hired for a temporary position which led to an extension due to hard work ethic. Required to build and fix assorted furniture products under time constraint. Promoted to delivery route involving engaging with customers, product transport/assembly, and extensive product knowledge.. Hired for a temporary position which led to an extension due to hard work ethic. Required to build and fix assorted furniture products under time constraint. Promoted to delivery route involving engaging with customers, product transport/assembly, and extensive product knowledge..



Federal Hill Wine & Spirits

• Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2014

  Update new stock, update inventory, sketch blueprints for new location. Studied trends in sales and learned variations of beverages to their fullest extent. Required to communicate with customers and fit a recommendation to their specific requests. Acknowledge state laws and requirements for sales of liquor. Re-branded logo, updated promotional cards, and created appealing print advertising. Update new stock, update inventory, sketch blueprints for new location. Studied trends in sales and learned variations of beverages to their fullest extent. Required to communicate with customers and fit a recommendation to their specific requests. Acknowledge state laws and requirements for sales of liquor. Re-branded logo, updated promotional cards, and created appealing print advertising.



The Phoenix

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Engaged with clients and peers to create full color print advertisements for the weekly pressing. Required to abide by tight deadlines and understand customers preferences. Frequent use of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to complete each project. Engaged with clients and peers to create full color print advertisements for the weekly pressing. Required to abide by tight deadlines and understand customers preferences. Frequent use of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to complete each project.



Quasar Web Solutions

• Willimantic, Connecticut

• Intern

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Full time position in which entailed web design and coding. Placed in charge of designing layouts to customers requests and applying a mix of html and css coding. Full time position in which entailed web design and coding. Placed in charge of designing layouts to customers requests and applying a mix of html and css coding.



The Yankee Retail Company

• Franklin, Connecticut

• Intern

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

  Hired to maintain each product page by adding and updating codes, touching up photos, and creating a user friendly environment. Frequent use of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver; as well as WordPress, was required. Hired to maintain each product page by adding and updating codes, touching up photos, and creating a user friendly environment. Frequent use of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver; as well as WordPress, was required.



MD Tech Team

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Web Designer

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Hired as an intern to create, develop, and maintain web pages. Required learn new web design software and html coding. Established a new set of clients found independently. Hired as an intern to create, develop, and maintain web pages. Required learn new web design software and html coding. Established a new set of clients found independently.



Dynamic Percussion

• Manchester, CT

• Sales/Repair

  • 2009 - 2010

  Recruited to sell thousands of different percussion instruments ranging from the latest in the industry to rare vintage collectibles. Sufficiently provided information about every product in the store upon anyone’s request as well as in-house repairs. Participated in hosting local drum clinics with world famous drummers such as Thomas Pridgen and Virgil Donati. Required to assemble and break down drums quickly and carefully. Maintained extensive inventory and priced incoming products according to owner's specifications. Show less



Tallwood Country Club

• Hebron, CT

• Maintenance

  • 2007 - 2010

  Hired to maintain course and clubhouse as well as train newer employees. Job requires interaction skills, physical labor, time management, and responsibility. Hired to maintain course and clubhouse as well as train newer employees. Job requires interaction skills, physical labor, time management, and responsibility.