EDUCATION
- Continuing Education, After Effects 101 (April 2010)
The Art Institute of Colorado – Denver, Colorado - Continuing Education, Web Site Design and Development (June 2005)
The Art Institute of Colorado – Denver, Colorado - BFA in Graphic Design (May 2002)
University of Kansas – Lawrence, Kansas - Study Abroad Program Spring 2001
University of Newcastle – Newcastle, Australia
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Graphic Designer, Multimedia Designer
(April 2019 – Present)
Duke Health
3100 Tower Blvd • Durham, NC 27710
As a senior graphic designer, I work closely with project managers to design and create printed materials which include brochures, mailers, flyers, posters, internal marketing pieces, logos, and creative and unique campaign ideas. As a multimedia designer, I design infographics, motion graphics and animated gifs for social media accounts which include Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Additionally, I create and edit videos for internal and external audiences. In a teamwork orientated atmosphere, I have learned to work under tight deadlines and understand the importance of project manager/designer communication.
Senior Graphic Designer, Multimedia Designer
(April 2017 – April 2019)
Cochlear Americas
13059 E Peakview Ave. • Englewood, CO 80111
As a senior graphic designer, I work closely with project managers to design and create printed materials which include brochures, mailers, flyers, sale sheets, trade-show booth graphics, internal marketing pieces, logos, and creative and unique campaign ideas. As a multimedia designer, I design social media graphics for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. Additionally, I design infographics, website graphics, edit videos for internal and external audiences, and create animated gifs for social media, and blog pages. In a teamwork orientated atmosphere, I have learned to work under tight deadlines and understand the importance of project manager/designer communication.
Senior Graphic Designer/Front-end Web Designer
(Jan. 2004 – April 2017)
Transamerica Capital, Inc.
1801 California • Denver, CO 80202
As a senior graphic designer and front-end web designer, I create and design HTML e-mail campaigns, infographics, and user-friendly website pages within Sharepoint. I work closely with project managers to create brochures, sales ideas, logos, and creative and unique campaign ideas. I collaborate directly with internal wholesalers to build campaigns and marketing tools that will increase sales. I understand the needs of our internal/external wholesalers and communicate daily with vendors to deliver professional, seamless web and printed marketing materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer / WordPress Designer
(Jan. 2015 – June 2016)
S.D. Strong Distilling
8500 NW River Park Dr. • Parkville, MO 64152
As a graphic designer, I design labels, social media ads, flyers, and banners. I have created and maintained the S.D. Strong Distilling website.
Graphic Designer
(Aug. 2002 – Oct. 2003)
Adstick Custom Labels
3845 Forest St. • Denver, CO 80207
As a graphic designer, I became proficient with the flexographic printing process, while advancing my label, concept, and corporate identity design development.
Computer Lab Assistant / Intern, The Arts Group
(Spring 2002)
University of Kansas
1467 Jayhawk Blvd. • Lawrence, KS 66045
As a computer lab assistant, I assisted introductory students with computer systems, programs, and basic printing. As an Intern for The Arts Group, I provided design, illustration, and print production services for KU Performing Arts and other campus schools and organizations. This internship introduced me to real clients, real budgets, and the offset printing process.
SKILLS
I am Mac and PC literate; proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Programs, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Workfront, E-mail Marketer, flexographic, off-set and digital printing process.