Experience

Smokiez Handcrafted

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Reports to the Director of Marketing for all company design needs including packaging, merchandise, advertisements, web design, social media content, dispensary signage, etc. • Attends meetings with licensees, event producers, sales teams, outside design teams, and our compliance officers across the country to ensure design work meets all cannabis control commission standards • Corresponds with packaging/labeling, apparel, and signage printers • Updates all branded marketing materials consistently throughout packaging, advertising, web media, social media, and internal branded materials • Collaborates with and creates assets for the digital content creator to use for social media content • Shoot product photography and consistently manage content across various cannabis platforms including but not limited to Weedmaps, Leafly, Leaflink, IHeartJane, Eaze



Self Employed

• Graphic Design
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  • Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials. • Create these materials by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. Adobe's Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more—is the standard in the industry and most employers expect designers to be proficient with its programs. • Meet with clients to gain an understanding of what they want their proposed communications to look like. • Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications. • Elect type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image. • Produce drafts for review by clients and make revisions based on the feedback received. • Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications.



Barbari

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Specialist

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021



Oregon Genetics

• Corvallis, Oregon Area

• Packaging Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Manages and oversees the packaging staff on designated shift to achieve operational objectives • Observes, analyzes, and researches packaging line operation to develop and implement scientific and efficient process • Implements quality control check to ensure the packaging meets environment, health, and safety regulations • Provides staff with directions on materials and equipment for each package. • Manages and oversees the packaging staff on designated shift to achieve operational objectives • Observes, analyzes, and researches packaging line operation to develop and implement scientific and efficient process • Implements quality control check to ensure the packaging meets environment, health, and safety regulations • Provides staff with directions on materials and equipment for each package.



Oregon Genetics

• Corvallis, Oregon Area

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Design point of sale items from concept through to the finished product and all intermediate stages • Design product packaging from concept to print ready artwork • Visualization and mock ups – produce graphic and physical examples of products and site installations • Undertake advertising and promotional design for print and promotional products from concept to production ready artwork • Undertake photography of product packaging for use in marketing and sales collateral • Photo retouching • Proofing of packaging (color, standard and presentation) prior to print • Manage approvals of licensed artwork



Western Oregon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• In-House Design Intern at WOU Campus Dining

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Demonstrate excellence in service and hospitality utilizing interpersonal communication and organizational skills• Provide support for the WOU Campus Dining marketing department• Conduct training film project -- shoot, edit, and produce training videos and materials• Complete various office tasks such as filing, taking phone calls, assisting at front desks, and other assigned tasks• Design and update weekly court menu signs• Update and design retail signage• Create marketing materials• Assist with shooting/editing training videos• Efficiently operate adobe and microsoft editing software and programs, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Microsoft Publisher

• Student Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Supervise and coordinate work of employees• Interview, select, and hire new employees• Demonstrate excellence in service and hospitality utilizing interpersonal communication skills• Knowledge of every position and preparedness to cover any position if need be• Be effective when working under pressure and manage time efficiently• Prepare, cook, and serve meals and beverages• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff• Efficiently operate registers and count till• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations

• Web Master & Social Director

  • May 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Manage and update all social media pages with current events with the Western Oregon Women's Rugby team including Facebook, webpage, and Instagram• Organize and promote activities and ensure community outreach

• Camera Operator

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Assembling and setting up equipment including skylift, hipods and tripods to film practice drills and university home games for Western Oregon Football• responding quickly to directions• upload all media content to Hudl



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Club Sports Photographer

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Travel with and attend Oregon State Men's Rugby team's home games and away games • Capture action and portraiture shots of club members and players • Maintain OSU Men's Rugby club identity and branding • Travel with and attend Oregon State Men's Rugby team's home games and away games • Capture action and portraiture shots of club members and players • Maintain OSU Men's Rugby club identity and branding