Resume

As an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer, I have well-rounded creative abilities for both print media and digital delivery, including front-end web development and design layout. My areas of work include: branding, graphics, communications, interaction, brainstorming and research. Dedicated to producing quality work while meeting required goals and deadlines, I am self-motivated with the ability to perform efficiently, both independently and as a team member. I am hardworking, dependable, and committed to accept responsibility to do the best job possible.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Fine Arts | 1996 - 2002
University of Kansas

EXPERIENCE:

• Senior Graphic Designer | January 2024 - Present
  TriMark Digital - Raleigh, North Carolina

  I am responsible for designing print marketing, emails, website pages, social media post creative and display ads (static & animated) for multiple clients at any giving time.
  
  

• Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer | June 2022 - November 2023
  Independence Pet Group - Raleigh, North Carolina

  As an art director and senior graphic designer, I was responsible for the AKC Pet Insurance group of our company. I helped direct and design the complete rebrand of AKC Pet Insurance. I designed website pages, emails, banner & display ads and printed material (brochures, mailers, flyers, insurance sheets, trade-show booth graphics and internal marketing pieces).
  
  

• Senior Graphic Designer | March 2021 - June 2022
  TriMark Digital - Raleigh, North Carolina

  As a senior graphic designer, I was responsible for taking ownership of a wide variety of clients. My number one priority was ensuring that the visual strategy effectively met the performance goals of our clients. I designed point-of-purchase (POP) and point-of-sale (POS) displays, print marketing, emails, website pages, social media posts, display banners and managed prepress files.

• Senior Graphic Designer | May 2019 - March 2021
  Sports Endeavors, Soccer.com - Hillsborough, North Carolina

  As a senior graphic designer and front-end web designer, I designed email campaigns, website pages and banners. I worked daily with project managers to create catalogs, sales ideas, and creative and unique campaign ideas. I understood the needs of our consumers and thrived to deliver professional, seamless web and printed marketing materials.

• Art Director | May 2016 - April 2019
  Kroenke Sports & Entertainment - Denver, Colorado

  As a art director and senior graphic designer, I managed creative, development and implementation of the marketing and promotional strategy for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and Colorado Mammoth including community outreach, game day atmosphere. I collaborated on the development and implementation of single game promotions which included:

• Conceptualize the look each year and supervise the development of printed materials (i.e. posters, schedule cards, season brochures, billboards, arena signage etc.)

• Plan development and implementation of season tickets, packages and single game promotions to increase revenue.

• Supported and assisted outbound ticket sales team in the development and growth of group sales campaigns.

• Assisted in the promotion of events and ticket packages via social media.

• Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer | January 2012 - February 2016
  Dish Network - Englewood, Colorado

  As a art director and senior graphic designer, I worked 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. On all projects I maintained the new brand standards that were set in place.

• Graphic Designer | August 2007 - January 2012
  Kroenke Sports & Entertainment - Denver, Colorado

  As a graphic designer, I designed and supported Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche seasonal campaigns, which included designing logos, brochures, sales collateral, season/group tickets, posters, flyers, mailers, and all supportive indoor and outdoor advertising.
  

• Graphic Designer | March 2007 - August 2007
  Champps Americana - Lone Tree, Colorado

  As a graphic designer, I designed the Champps food and drink menu, and advertising materials, while maintaining the Champps brand.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

2018 Creamer Alternate Logo First Place Winner

American Graphic Design Awards

Dish CMO Award for Excellence and Innovation

DESIGN SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:

I am Mac proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Programs, Figma, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.

Brand & Identity
Identity / Logo Development
Brand / Campaign Guidelines
Campaign / Initiative Toolkits
Brand & Creative Strategy
Campaign Development
Competitive Assessments
Concept Testing Creative Development

Print:
Team/Season Look & Feel
Media Guides
Pocket Schedules/Holders
Magnet Schedules
Newsprint/Magazine Ads
Street Banners
Billboards, Bus Shelters, Bus Sides
Large Format Banners
Arena Signage
Brand Development
Logos
Direct Mail (Postcards, Brochures, etc.)
Brochures
Stationery
Posters
Game Programs
Retail Tags

Web:
Web Banners
Emails
Front-End Web Pages
Display Ads
Landing Pages
Social Media

Other:
Photoshoots (set-up & management)
Jersey/Uniform Design
Apparel Design