SUMMARY

I have a BFA in graphic design and traditional photography with a minor in communications.

I have professional experience with design for print and the web, and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite products.

TOOLS & SKILLS

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      * This is a visual representation of how I rate my experience with these programs as compared to each other and their most common uses in a work environment.
WP

Wordpress

CSS

CSS

Be

BeTheme

HTML

HTML

Duda

Duda

camera-icon

Photography

EXPERIENCE

localedge | October 2006 - Present

My time at LocalEdge has presented me with many roles and opportunities for learning and growth which has resulted in three promotions. I have been a consistently reliable employee who has proven they can take on additional responsibilities. I have improved the efficiency of many tasks and continue to be given more responsibilities as the industry and needs of the company change and evolve.

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CREATIVE WEB DESIGNER

In my current position I am responsible for designing client web sites using the online platform Duda and the WordPress CMS utilizing BeTheme. As a creative web designer I conceptualize the layout of the client’s home page and integrate various functionality. The initial development is also started in this stage resulting in a functional homepage.

Other aspects of my position include logo design, site maintenance, display ad design, and the design of special inter-department and client collateral.

CAREER TIMELINE

EARLY CAREER

  • OCT '06AD DESIGNER

    • Entry level display ad design

  • MAR '07PHOTO EDITOR

    • After 6 months as a display ad designer, given additional responsibilities as photo and art adjuster
    • Salvaged poor quality artwork, reducing the number of returns which increased productivity for sales and production departments

  • NOV '07PROJECT ARTIST

    • Promoted within 13 months to CFMP design team (Covers, Features, Maps & Projects)
    • Increased productivity and efficiency of Map creation

      • Contributed to the redesign of the Feature Page section of the phone directory

    • Became go-to person for upper management for special design projects

COVER & DESIGN COORDINATOR

ALL TASKS PERFORMED IN TANDEM

  • JUN '10COVER COORDINATOR

    • Design and layout of telephone directory cover and feature images
    • Coordination of all cover and specialty items
    • Assembly and delivery of final products to print vendors

  • AUG '11DIRECT MAIL COORDINATOR

    • Coordinated all stages of Direct Mail design and shipment to print vendor
    • Improved efficiency of Direct Mail process, including the creation of comprehensive interdepartmental procedures which helped sales teams to correctly sell and submit direct mail orders

  • OCT '12SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

    • Reduced waste in coordination process, and improved procedures
    • Created key sales and marketing collateral which increased profits and market exposure
    • Design, production, and coordination of sales, marketing, and inter-office collateral

  • JUN '13FORMS COORDINATOR

    • Redesigned company forms and contracts increasing usability and function
    • Implemented use of Java script for PDFs, reducing errors in submissions and increasing productivity

  • FEB '15DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

    • Handle directory delivery issues and additional directory shipping
    • Processing competitor directories for keying purposes

INTERNET MARKETING SERVICES WEB DEPARTMENT

  • MAY '17CREATIVE WEB DESIGNER

    • Design & develop sites using Duda, WordPress, and BeTheme utilizing HTML & CSS
    • Design client logos for use in print and the web
    • Design special sales collateral and websites
    • Design inter-department and client collateral
    • Design internet display ads

EDUCATION

 

houghton university

BACHELOR OF ARTS

MAJOR: Graphic Design & Photography
MINOR: Communications