Experience

Glenview Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Present



McDonald Garden Center

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

  Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign daily to design emails, signage, web content, social media graphics, advertising campaigns and other marketing materials. Rebranding of divisions, programs and events. Developed emails weekly to a list of over 50,000 recipients. Contributed to the redesign of company website. Regularly updated events, imagery and content. Managed the distribution of signage for two year-round retail locations and 10 seasonal pop-up markets. Oversaw printing of signage and maintenance of Xerox printer. Captured and edited photography for use on social media, emails, print designs, website and more. Annually created and updated seasonal lookbooks. Researched products and gardening content to write copy that entices and informs consumers. Conceptualized, coordinated, and executed workshops and in-store events Designed internal communications including training manuals, newsletters, presentations, and merchandising materials. Capable of managing multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines.



Self-employed

• Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2017 - Sep 2019

  Ensured consistent branding throughout projects. Proficient in several creative softwares, able to create digital and hand drawn work. Met with clients to identify the project needs to convey their passions. Negotiated client fees and payment schedules. Managed collaborations and partnerships to meet common goal of marketing requests. Ensured consistent branding throughout projects. Proficient in several creative softwares, able to create digital and hand drawn work. Met with clients to identify the project needs to convey their passions. Negotiated client fees and payment schedules. Managed collaborations and partnerships to meet common goal of marketing requests.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mass Communication Specialist

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2015

• Mass Communication Specialist

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Served as a photographer, journalist and videographer for the Navy.