Dec 2021 – Present
Brand Designer
Manage design requests, lead the creative agency, and create marketing assets for various channels. Lead UX design for websites and email campaigns. Brand management and visual design for CEO and leadership presentation projects.
Key accomplishment(s):
• Led brand identity for Loop’s operating system launch
• Developed 15 essential product feature pages for the website, resulting in increased website traffic and higher prospect conversions to book demos.
June 2021 – Dec 2021
Marketing & Design Consultant
Interim team leader at a non-profit where I managed communications, social media, website, and graphic/video support. Additionally, I established a content calendar and led a team restructuring.
Key accomplishment:
Successfully led team through a leadership change and a new operating system implementation, while mentoring and fostering professional development for team members.
June 2020 – June 2021
Digital Experience Director
May 2013 – June 2020
Communications Director (part-time)
Led in-person and livestream service production. Managed creative/communication deliverables (design, photography & video) while overseeing website, social media and digital platforms. Additionally, I successfully led a growing team of production, video, photography, and creative volunteers.
Key accomplishment:
Led production volunteers in launching first-ever online streaming platform amidst the 2020 COVID pandemic and staff transition.
View case study – Good Grill Video
May 2013 – May 2020
Multimedia Communications Specialist, Digital Graphic and Web Designer
Managed design and photography requests for 15+ city departments. Designed and managed multiple City websites. Brand standards manager and social media strategist. Leader of internal communications team supporting 500+ employees and intranet manager.
Key accomplishment(s):
• PRism Awards – Intranet Design, Annual Reports, and Social Media Campaigns
• Started the City's first ever digital employee newsletter
• Implemented Instagram strategy, resulting in significant organic growth and engagement with +12,300 organic followers gained in 7 years
View case study – Dublin Is Home
April 2012 – May 2013
Production Artist
Created package design, managed gift set production, coordinated artwork release to vendors, performed photo retouching, and provided support for presentation and technical design (dieline/mockups).
September 2008 – April 2012
Graphic Designer
ShowerTek
Developed package and display designs for consumer electronics and personal care accessories sold in major retail outlets: Costco, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens. Executed instruction design, web design, photography, and social media management.
2004 – 2008
Freelance Graphic Designer
• Packaging and display design
• Illustration and graphic design for apparel and promotional products
• Magazine and editorial design
• Presentation design
2003 – 2005
Graphic Communications, Associates of Arts
• Graduated with Honors: Cum Laude
• Honor Roll: 2003 – 2005
• National Dean’s List: 2004 – 2005
1999 – 2003
• Enrolled in Biology (Pre-Medical) program prior to transferring to Columbus State.