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Highly accomplished senior graphic designer with 19 years of experience in print and digital media. Proven expertise in managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously. Effective in collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to create compelling visual materials.

Education

2000–2004

Savannah College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Member of the Student Government
Member of the Student Activity Counsel
Orientation Leader
Parent Assistant Leader
National Residence Hall Honorary

Work Experience

2016–Present

PhotoBiz

Senior Graphic Designer

Redesigned the company's website to enhance product presentation and resonate with a fresh customer demographic, resulting in a notable 50% surge in sales post-redesign.
Managed the end-to-end design process for print projects, including magazine ads, brochures, postcards, handouts, trade show booths, banners, business cards, giveaways, infographics, and other promotional materials.
Collaborated with the marketing team to promote the company to potential clients and maintain relationships with current clients.
Created and executed weekly email campaigns, daily social media posts, landing pages, online ads, corporate website designs, and client website designs.
Designed over 50 logos for clients and internal projects, ensuring brand consistency.
Proficiently retouched photos for clients and internal projects, enhancing visual appeal.

2014–2016

2011–2012

Mitre Agency

Senior Graphic Designer/
Production Manager

Led the design and production of packaging, point-of-sale materials, sell-in materials, and ticketing for multiple VF Jeanswear brands, demonstrating adaptability within budget constraints and tight timelines.
Led and supervised a team of four junior designers and freelancers.
Designed resort-specific booklets for Barceló Hotels & Resorts, showcasing an ability to tailor materials for unique audiences.
Developed a series of brochures to promote Coral Hospitality's resorts, golf clubs, and state lodges.
Created packaging and logos for multiple Hanesbrands Inc. brands, ensuring brand identity integrity.
Designed eye-catching trade show booths for B/E Aerospace.
Skillfully retouched product and lifestyle photography for Duck Head clothing.
Managed a high-end capital campaign for York Technical College, overseeing all aspects of the project.
Effectively led print projects, offering guidance to the print team, ensuring timely completion, and verifying file accuracy.
Demonstrated strong production skills, hand skills, and an extensive retouching skill set.
Managed a photography studio and comp room, ensuring smooth operations.

2012–2014

Tanger Outlets

Graphic Artist

Produced a wide range of advertising materials for nationwide outlet centers, including newspaper ads, point-of-purchase displays, wayfinding signage, posters, flyers, direct mail postcards, invitations, programs, banners, and clothing.
Designed impactful billboards for over 35 outlet centers.
Conducted extensive retouching work on annual campaign photoshoots.

2006–2011

Shapiro Walker Design

Graphic Designer

Designed packaging, point-of-sale materials, brochures, catalogs, and direct mail pieces for multiple Hanesbrands Inc. brands.
Managed the design and production of all Krispy Kreme packaging through all stages.
Collaborated with a team to design Krispy Kreme in-store point-of-sale materials, outdoor banners, counter cards, box toppers, handouts, loyalty cards, advertisements, plaques, and other retail and corporate materials.
Fostered direct client relationships, facilitating project meetings, ideation, execution, and presentations. Worked closely with printers as needed.

2004–2006

Coyne Beahm Shouse

Art Director

Specialized in developing highly effective direct mail campaigns, visually compelling magazines, catalogs, brochures, promotional items, folders, leave-behinds, loyalty cards, and in-store signage for Lowe's Home Improvement.
Meticulously maintained brand consistency by adhering to graphic standards across all projects.
Engaged in all stages of production, encompassing conceptualization, draft creation, page layout, client feedback analysis, feedback implementation, mechanical file preparation, and proof evaluation.