Experience

Earth Animal

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphics Designer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Marketing Graphic Design

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2023



Freelance, self-employed

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Freelance Graphic Designer | Print Producer

  • 2007 - Jan 2023

  • Service a variety of businesses and clients in various graphic designs from invitations to corporate branding • Design strategy; conceptualize new designs for marketing material and ads • Production management and planning • Source, composite, and retouch images for multiple media outlets • Produce detailed visuals and illustrations while creating designs specific to client requests and desires • Communicate with clients to ensure visual concepts are within standard • Schedule meetings with clients to discuss project progress and review samples • Provide variety of visual aids and graphics for clients to select • Create proposals and contracts for different design projects Show less



Imprint Engine

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design | Marketing Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Designed logos, print, website elements, apparel and merchandise • Provided rendered mock-ups, proofs and final product to clients • Developed and implemented brand marketing solutions • Managed multiple digital & print projects and tasks simultaneously for several high profile companies • Project management of all creative • Designed logos, print, website elements, apparel and merchandise • Provided rendered mock-ups, proofs and final product to clients • Developed and implemented brand marketing solutions • Managed multiple digital & print projects and tasks simultaneously for several high profile companies • Project management of all creative



IPP - Independent Pet Partners

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Signage Manager | Graphic Designer

  • May 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Lead signage and visual merchandising strategist; oversaw development and implementation program • Communicated project timelines, budget expectations, and status updates • Worked cross-functionally between multiple departments to determine specific goals and commitments • Responsible for the production of signage initiatives for multiple categories by identifying and implementing necessary improvements to both processes and outputs • Provided creative strategy, die-lines, and prototypes within a creative brief • Developed, maintained, and implemented mock decks and execution plans • Acted as a brand representative and educational resource to field teams; provide weekly updates and inspiration across the entire organization • Responsible for budget planning, project estimating, and print buying; develop and manage ISM promotion and production schedule • Designed graphics, produced all company deliverables (print & digital), and managed implementation across 4 banners and 165 locations • Managed company relationships with marketing solution and interactive print companies Show less



Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Graphic Designer | Print Production Manager

  • Apr 2016 - May 2019

  • Lead in-house creative; oversaw all design projects from conception to delivery; comprised of design, production, in-store marketing (ISM), art direction and development talent • Led multiple discovery teams in developing new business ventures • Assisted in company brand re-development; brought consistency across all means of communication by acting as a brand steward • Developed the company’s first private-label branding and products with a team of in-house merchants and marketers • Drove the company and the brand from no in-store marketing to a cohesive program that supports informative, promotional and special event signage • Acted as a key strategist and facilitator for new company initiatives, process development, and sponsorship events alongside cross-functional teams. • Generated design strategies for advertising campaigns, signage solutions and social media trends including photography • Managed creative and production timelines and processes; ensured materials were produced and executed timely, accurately, and on budget • Responsible for the production, implementation, and training of in-store marketing signage and brand awareness with field operation teams. • Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with department leads to develop strategies to meet sales goals • Art directed the re-brand of company website; maintained banner and content updates with Marketing initiatives • On-boarded and communicated vendor partnerships; company marketplace, on-demand template site, and brand partners Show less



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electronic Production Artist | Typestylist

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Worked with an in-house team to create the Weekly Ad • Visually maintained brand standards and coordinated print and digital production • Produced multi-market file conversions; preflight for print- and digital-output • Coordinated versioning of Weekly Ad to ensure copy, art, price and promotional offers were accurate for 20+ major markets • Development and upkeep of brand type-style guidelines • Supported art directors by attending all review meetings, took notes and relayed all information to the team • Assisted Art and Creative Directors in image placement and page layout • Created and updated print-ready Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop graphics • Evaluated team processes, found areas for improvements and suggested and implemented updates to workflow • Created training materials and demonstrated process standards • Managed resources and time to achieve key deadlines and objectives Show less



Badger Liquor Co., Inc.

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Designer | Production assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Worked in an in-house team of designers and representatives to visualize, design and develop concepts that reach across a broad spectrum between print, web and on/off premise retail displays • Prepped files, maintained and operated digital and flatbed printers as well as performed finishing and bindery operations. • Designed marketing materials for brand heavy corporations such as professional sport leagues, wine and spirit manufactures, restaurants and retailers • Developed design strategies from conception to production such as billboards, banners, restaurant menus, point of sale displays to window graphics • Trained in and maintained efficient processes standards • Produced and edited photography • Maintained files, billing, customer service and shipping processes Show less



Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Designed posters, e-mails, post cards, direct mail pieces, invitations, ads, booklets, newspaper tabs, logos, and more • Prepared and oversaw art work for commercial outside printing. • Designed posters, e-mails, post cards, direct mail pieces, invitations, ads, booklets, newspaper tabs, logos, and more • Prepared and oversaw art work for commercial outside printing.



Leader-Telegram

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Worked with advertising representatives as well as other designers to create page layouts, ads for newspaper, insert tabs and web advertisements. • Maintained artwork file archives • Prepared artwork for commercial printing. • Worked with advertising representatives as well as other designers to create page layouts, ads for newspaper, insert tabs and web advertisements. • Maintained artwork file archives • Prepared artwork for commercial printing.