Experience

Sublime Media Group
• United States
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Social Media Account Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Houchens Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Brand Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

• Creative Brand Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Supervise adherence to established branding for Houchens Food Group subsidiary brands• Develop branding guidelines for new brands after they have become established• Supervise junior design associate projects and offer feedback and guidance til project is final• Develop and manage interior design & decor for various Houchens owned brands including grocery and convenience stores• Create and manage content for digital signs, menus, LED boards and digital coupon kiosks• Create content for print and digital platforms as needed• Work with marketing team to determine best marketing techniques and strategies for each campaign• Develop website for Houchens corporate and the Crossroads IGA brand

• Marketing & Graphic Design

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.• Plans concept by studying information and materials.• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



Rebel Logic Gifts & Jewelry

• Owner/ Product Designer

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  I create laser engraved, handcrafted, one of a kind jewelry and gift items. Constructed by hand and designed with casual elegance in mind. My jewelry pieces offer my customers a way to express themselves in an understated way. Give as a gift or keep for yourself, these items are priced so that everyone can afford to own something they truly love and that expresses their unique style. I create laser engraved, handcrafted, one of a kind jewelry and gift items. Constructed by hand and designed with casual elegance in mind. My jewelry pieces offer my customers a way to express themselves in an understated way. Give as a gift or keep for yourself, these items are priced so that everyone can afford to own something they truly love and that expresses their unique style.



Stephanie Austin Designs

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2021

  I specialize in print design and company branding. See my website at stephanieaustindesigns.com I specialize in print design and company branding. See my website at stephanieaustindesigns.com



Entourage Management

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Client Services / Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Duties at Entourage included marketing designs for both online and print. Designing promotional materials and custom t-shirts for each trip. Other duties as Entourage Management included working with clients to plan and organize all details of upcoming trips. Managing a trip included booking all transportation, lodging, and meals. Planning detailed itineraries with activities for each day and and some tour directing. Duties at Entourage included marketing designs for both online and print. Designing promotional materials and custom t-shirts for each trip. Other duties as Entourage Management included working with clients to plan and organize all details of upcoming trips. Managing a trip included booking all transportation, lodging, and meals. Planning detailed itineraries with activities for each day and and some tour directing.



Capstone Signs & Graphics

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

  At Capstone Signs, I was the Design Director for the Art Department. Main duties included custom print design, custom screen print design, custom embroidery patterns, and creating online and printed advertising for our sister company Bandy Bedding. Duties also included managing inventory and balancing invoices. At Capstone Signs, I was the Design Director for the Art Department. Main duties included custom print design, custom screen print design, custom embroidery patterns, and creating online and printed advertising for our sister company Bandy Bedding. Duties also included managing inventory and balancing invoices.



Staples Inc

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Copy & Print Specialist

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2012

  Last position was the Copy & Print Center Specialist (department manager). Job obligations included training new employees to be Copy Pro's, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, organizing production flow, and streamlining the day to day business of the CPC. Duties also included providing quick turn-arounds for customers with in-store design needs. Projects included but not limited to business cards, banners, posters, flyers, letterheads, hand-bills, and restaurant menus. Last position was the Copy & Print Center Specialist (department manager). Job obligations included training new employees to be Copy Pro's, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, organizing production flow, and streamlining the day to day business of the CPC. Duties also included providing quick turn-arounds for customers with in-store design needs. Projects included but not limited to business cards, banners, posters, flyers, letterheads, hand-bills, and restaurant menus.



Barnes & Noble

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2002 - Sep 2006

  I worked in all parts of this store including Customer Service Desk, Cash Wrap, Children's Department and the Barnes & Noble Cafe. Before leaving, I was promoted to Cafe Lead and helped manage the Cafe Department alongside the Cafe Manager. I worked in all parts of this store including Customer Service Desk, Cash Wrap, Children's Department and the Barnes & Noble Cafe. Before leaving, I was promoted to Cafe Lead and helped manage the Cafe Department alongside the Cafe Manager.