Experience

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  The KAD Group

  • Frisco, Texas

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • Frisco, Texas

    - Creative Direction: Provide visionary leadership and direction for all graphic design projects, ensuring alignment with clients' branding guidelines and marketing objectives. Design for both internal company needs and external clients, including branding, logo design, website design, and more.- Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of design projects from conceptualization to delivery, managing timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and development to translate business requirements into visually compelling designs that resonate with the target audience.- Brand Development: Play a pivotal role in the development and evolution of client brands, creating cohesive visual identities across various channels and platforms to enhance brand recognition and customer engagement. Additionally, design for internal company branding needs to maintain a consistent and cohesive brand identity.- Creative Strategy: Develop and execute creative strategies to differentiate client brands in competitive markets, leveraging innovative design concepts and storytelling techniques to captivate audiences and drive results. Apply the same strategic approach to internal company design projects to support organizational goals and initiatives.- Client Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, providing strategic design recommendations, and delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. Additionally, collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction with design deliverables.

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  Jayme Marie Designs

  • Austin, Texas

  • Owner I Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2017
    • Austin, Texas

    - Strategic Graphic Design Solutions: Conceptualized, developed, and executed comprehensive graphic solutions for diverse clientele, specializing in corporate identities, branding collateral, and print advertisements. Applied strategic thinking and creative problem-solving to effectively communicate clients' brand messages and achieve their marketing objectives.- Specialized Invitation Design: Created custom party and wedding invitations tailored to clients' unique themes and preferences. Combined artistic flair with meticulous attention to detail to produce invitations that captivated recipients and set the tone for memorable events.- Versatile Textile Design: Designed original patterns and motifs for both the interior and fashion markets, translating conceptual ideas into visually stunning textile designs. Collaborated with clients to ensure seamless integration of designs into product lines, contributing to the aesthetic appeal and marketability of the final products. Designed my own fabric collection that was picked up by a large fabric manufacturing company and sold in Hancock Fabric stores nation-wide. - Client Portfolio Highlights: Proudly served a prestigious clientele, including HGTV, where designs were featured in stationery projects. Collaborated with renowned interior designer Meg Caswell (Design Star, HGTV) to create captivating graphic elements for her wedding and events. Additionally, partnered with esteemed brands such as Caden Lane and Pure Joy Events to deliver exceptional design solutions that exceeded customer expectations and garnered positive feedback.

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  Curves

  • Austin, Texas

  • Assistant Manager I Sales

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Austin, Texas

    - Strategic Membership Sales: Executed sales strategies to drive membership growth, resulting in increased revenue over the course of three years.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate marketing campaigns and promotional events, leveraging creative solutions to enhance brand visibility and attract new clientele.- Financial Management: Managed accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records to support business operations and decision-making processes.- Fitness and Health Instruction: Provided personalized fitness and health instruction to clients, utilizing expertise in exercise science and nutrition to support their wellness goals and enhance their overall experience at the fitness center.- Customer Relationship Management: Cultivated strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and ensuring a positive and welcoming environment for all members.- Training and Development: Trained and mentored staff members on sales techniques, customer service best practices, and fitness instruction, fostering a high-performing team environment focused on achieving collective goals.

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  Methodist Children's Home

  • Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Behavioral Instructor

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Little Rock, Arkansas

    - Collaboration and Strategy: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement behavior management strategies tailored to the individual needs of at-risk youth, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.- Psychological Insight: Applied principles of psychology and social sciences to understand and address the underlying behavioral challenges of youth in the foster care system.- Effective Communication: Utilized effective communication techniques to build rapport and establish trust with youth, facilitating their engagement in therapeutic activities and interventions.- Crisis Management: Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in managing crisis situations, employing Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of both youth and staff.- Data-Driven Approach: Documented behavioral data to track progress and inform treatment planning, fostering a data-driven approach to improving outcomes for youth.- Mentorship and Professional Development: Provided mentorship and guidance to support staff in implementing evidence-based practices, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.