Experience

Mt. Hood Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Visual Design Strategist

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Responsible for developing and leading Mt. Hood Community College's creative design brand strategy; Translate marketing and branding strategies and messaging into innovative and creative designs that inspire, inform and captivate audiences based on the college's creative identity standards; Work to conceptualize and create original designs for marketing and communication projects; Serve as a key member of the Brand, Marketing and Communications team, and contribute to overall marketing, communication and development strategies; Function as the art director for the college and oversee the evolution of the visual brand; Lead the creation of the visual flow and design of digital assets, and build and maintain current and complete brand standards in addition to day-to-day design projects.



Phil Markel Creative

• Freelance Design & Marketing

  • Mar 2007 - Present

  Projects Include: Annual report layout and design; Magazine feature illustrations; Client presentation; Brand identity; Advertising design; Template design; Event branding; Icon design; Book cover design; Brochures, pamphlets, and maps; Web design; Album cover art and design; Wedding and event invitations. Clients Include: World Forestry Center; Barista Magazine; Interior Office Solutions; Explore Washington Park; Portland Children’s Museum; Dad Tired; Vancouver Police Activities League (PAL); Roots Public House; Northwest District LCMS; Southwest Washington College Access Network; Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington; Tabor Music.



Rolling Hills Community Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Creative Director

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2021

  Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the internal and external communication strategies, marketing campaigns, creative direction and brand management. Lead and coach communications team to create collateral and campaigns that promote the mission of Rolling Hills; Develop brand package and style guidelines; Oversee marketing, promotions and creative direction of event and program branding, all print and digital collateral, online presence, social media platforms and environments; Create and implement the marketing strategy for web, social media, advertising, external promotions, digital media and printed materials; Oversee all communication channels; Design and provide creative direction of visual communication campaigns and assets; Ensure all promotional copy has one voice.



Rogue Ales & Spirits

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Responsible for designing visual communication materials that build and strengthen the Rogue brand; Create website and social media graphics; Packaging and bottle design; Illustration; Book, report and presentation design and layout; Information graphics; Sales and marketing flyer design and layout; Event branding; Promotional collateral design; Electronic newsletter design. Responsible for designing visual communication materials that build and strengthen the Rogue brand; Create website and social media graphics; Packaging and bottle design; Illustration; Book, report and presentation design and layout; Information graphics; Sales and marketing flyer design and layout; Event branding; Promotional collateral design; Electronic newsletter design.



Portland Children's Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

  Translate and execute the brand guidelines to web, ecommerce, and print materials; Oversee consistency in all visual communication materials; Responsible for signage and wayfinding systems; Website design; Ad design; Newsletter layout; Package design; Web manager; Exhibit and event brand identity; Exhibit and spatial design; Publication design and layout; Photography; Junior designer(s) and intern(s) supervisor; Create, upload, and manage all online products. Translate and execute the brand guidelines to web, ecommerce, and print materials; Oversee consistency in all visual communication materials; Responsible for signage and wayfinding systems; Website design; Ad design; Newsletter layout; Package design; Web manager; Exhibit and event brand identity; Exhibit and spatial design; Publication design and layout; Photography; Junior designer(s) and intern(s) supervisor; Create, upload, and manage all online products.



Albertsons Companies

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front End Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2011

  Employee management; Customer service; Illustrated store signage for various departments; Contact person for customer relation issues and conflicts; Responsible for storewide cash flow. Employee management; Customer service; Illustrated store signage for various departments; Contact person for customer relation issues and conflicts; Responsible for storewide cash flow.



Assoicated Students of Portland State University

• ASPSU Communication Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

  Worked with legislators to discuss equal rights in schools; Developed campaign materials for votinginitiative; Promoted voting on campus. Worked with legislators to discuss equal rights in schools; Developed campaign materials for votinginitiative; Promoted voting on campus.