Summary
Creative Strategy
13+ years creative leader with agency experience in traditional, print and digital platforms. My purpose is to create a great user experience while maintaining brand standards where all stakeholder expectations are delivered at a premium. No matter the project or medium I enjoy using my talents to tell a great story.
Management
Experience managing teams of diverse personalities in deadline and budget driven environments. Manage projects from concept to implementation. Leading cross-functional team in creative collaboration and brainstorm sessions. Hire and commission designers, photographers and illustrators. Liaise with vendors and clients.
Software/Tools
Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, WordPress, Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Concept Marketing Apr. 2014 – present
Concept Marketing is a full-service marketing and advertising agency. I am the creative lead in creative strategy, vision, and design for implementation. Branding and identity design, print collateral, web design and user experience.
Art Director
Utah Business Publishers Apr. 2007 – Apr. 2014
Utah Business is a publication company creating business news and resources in 19 publications annually. I managed a team of designers, illustrators and photographers to create publications, event collateral, photo shoots, and ads.
Graphic Designer
TriVita, Inc. Jun. 2004 – Oct. 2006
TriVita is a wellness company. They use nutritional formulas and information to create wellness and a better life. Responsibilities included in this position were publication design, packaging, brochures, identity, journals, catalogs, newsletters, mailers, website design and multimedia.
Education
BA, Graphic Design
Art Institute of Phoenix Jul. 1999 – Dec. 2003
Design fundamentals including composition, contrast, typography and color theory in the areas of advertising, logo, identity, packaging, collateral, web design, campaigns and environmental design. Graduated with honors.
Titles
Facilitator
Creative Connect 2010
A monthly mixer format to connect, promote and
educate the creative community.
Volunteer Graphic Designer
American Red Cross 2009
Created graphic design material such as ads, programs and collateral.
Beekeeper
John Rogers Apiaries 2000
Collection and extraction of honey and pollen, as well as, marketing and delivery of products.
Awards
Utah Society Professional Journalists
1st Place – Best Cover/Magazine – 2012
The Alliance of Area Business Publications
Silver – Best Feature Layout – 2008
Silver – Best Special Section Design – 2008