I'm a fast-minded creative who likes thinking outside of the box. I have been in the graphics business for five years. I have a broad range of experience. My goal is to find a compelling job where my creative skills are challenged.
Skills
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDraw
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Superb eye for detail
Organized
Excellent leader
Visual problem solving
Work History
Marketing Graphic Designer12/2015 to Current Team Connection – High Point, NC
Design new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Design bold email marketing campaigns in Photoshop and construct the campaigns in MailChimp.
Design art and copy for print and digital catalogs using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Maintain and update the company's website by developing promo banners.
Design apparel in Illustrator for sports teams and events such as the Winston-Salem Open.
Graphic Designer02/2014 to 12/2015 Depot Designs of Rural Retreat – Rural Retreat, VA
Designed t-shirt art for sport teams, events and businesses using Illustrator and CorelDraw.
Designed advertisements, banners and signage using Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDraw from concept through completion.
Worked with clients to determine strategy, budget and design.
Helped update and maintain social media.
Graphic Designer Manager05/2015 to 12/2015 The UPS Store – Wytheville, VA
Designed printed materials such as business cards, invitations, brochures and newsletters using the Adobe Creative Suite.
Worked with clients to determine design, materials and budget.
Led and monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.
Mentored new members of design staff.
Traveled to local businesses to promote design and print services.
Opened the store five to six days a week.
Graphic Designer08/2012 to 01/2014 Skyway Outdoor Signs and Graphics – Bastian, VA
Designed signs, architectural structures and banners using CorelDraw.
Started the company's decorative wall decal Etsy store SkywayWalls.
Designed the decorative wall decals for SkywayWalls and maintained the store.
Designed art and copy layouts for advertising materials.
Updated and maintained all social media platforms.
Graphic Designer07/2011 to 02/2014 Sew What Fabrics and Batiks Etcetera – Wytheville, VA
Photographed merchandise and scanned fabrics for the company's website.
Edited photos and scans in Photoshop and coded the images to the company's website.
Developed copy and descriptions for all merchandise and fabrics for the company's website.
Designed advertisements for the company using InDesign and Illustrator.
Selected fabrics for fabric packages that were sold in house and online.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design2011Radford University-
Radford,
VA
Associates of Arts and Sciences: Education2007Wytheville Community College-
Wytheville,
VA
