SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

• Spearheaded the design and development of a responsive website that showcased products sold by company

• Developed marketing campaign that was designed and executed over the period of 3 months; campaign featured direct mail, splash landing pages, banner ads, print ads, social media along with developing the brand for the modern homes segment of company 

• Researched and developed strategies for increasing qualified leads while at industry events; also developed resources to foster new leads further down marketing pipeline

• Stepped into lead design role with a startup that was weeks away from its first launch benchmark; in a short time was able to execute a branded launch event on time and on budget complete with: storefront design, car wraps, event emails, large print signage, and other marketing materials

• Built assets to further develop brand within guidelines along with building a library of other useful resources for future marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Director | Atlanta, GA | August 2019 – Present

Design Contractor

• Work with different companies (In a wide range of fields) to help fulfill their specific design needs

• Website Design, Presentation Design, Corporate Reports, Tradeshow Design, Packaging, Ads and more

• Develop concepts from idea to completed projects within company specific brand guidelines

• Help update and refresh brand guidelines while working closely with company stakeholders

3BG Digital | Atlanta, GA | January 2018 – August 2019

Senior Graphic and Web Designer

• Work in a full service creative agency to produce compelling content for social and digital channels

• Lead concept design and build of maintainable responsive websites

• Build high-end presentation designs for slide decks, investor presentations and board meetings for fortune 500 companies

• Develop concepts and collateral for large budget targeted ad campaigns, responsive websites, and video production

• UX/UI Development of a Life Coaching app. Helped shape the brand and build creative as a part of investor pitch deck
  
  

Flexdrive, a Cox Automotive Company (via Creative Group) | Atlanta, GA | August 2017 – January 2018

Contractor

• Worked on a variety of initiatives, including web, social media, and print

• Projects include developing user-centered website design, large scale print, car wraps, and storefront design

• Led UX project to develop structure of website and built the website to be maintainable by non-technical staff

• Re-shaped brand within existing guidelines and developed asset library for future design work.

Nichiha USA | Johns Creek, GA | November 2015 – August 2017

Graphic and Web Designer

• In-house designer responsible for creation and production of brand across a range of platforms

• Responsibilities included: company strategy, web design, design direction when working with outside venders, SEO, content management, campaign development, interaction design and tradeshow design

• Communicated design strategy and developed collateral across a range of platforms including: brochures, direct mail, electronic communications, and responsive microsites

• Lead effort to convert main company website to be responsive, worked alongside developer while keeping vision within company guidelines

• Researched and identified interactive display software despite design challenges, within budget, and including compatibility with existing collateral

3BG Digital | Atlanta, GA | June 2013 – November 2015

Junior Graphic Designer

• Worked in full service creative agency to produce compelling content for social and digital channels

• Participated in developing targeted ad campaigns, responsive websites, and video production

• Creative, client research, brainstorming and pitch presentations

• Created custom artwork for use in responsive websites and social media content

• Illustrated detailed storyboards for video production planning and provided support during shoots

Framework Designs, LLC | Atlanta, GA | January 2013 – September 2015

Freelance Designer

• Led projects including custom artwork, logo design, social media marketing, business card design, and production of marketing collateral

• Focused on redesigning existing company website portfolio and providing updated marketing strategy and materials
  
  

It Takes Two Events| Atlanta, GA | 2013

Event Designer

• Produced and executed concepts for styled shoots, weddings and industry events

• Improved vendor to client communication by creating hand-drawn illustrations of wedding concepts in context of venue

• Designed and produced printed and illustrated invitations, table placements, and menus

Cobb Chamber of Commerce| Marietta, GA | May 2011- January 2013

Youth Leadership Program Coordinator

• Organized and planned events that supported the Cobb Youth Leadership Program.

• Leadership program was for rising high school juniors that focuses on developing leadership skills through interactive participation. 

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, AL: 2011

Bachelor of Industrial Design

• Relevant Coursework: Anthropometry, Computers & Design Communications, Materials & Technology, 2-D Design, and, 3-D Design