Freelance Designer
June 2020 – Present | Atlanta, Georgia
Directing, producing, and developing design solutions to build and define brands, gaining recognition and profit. Strong design and project management skills in the area of graphic design, environmental/exhibit design, web design, and UI/UX design.
3D, Graphic, and Exhibit Designer
GES – Global Experience Specialists | September 2017 – June 2020 | Atlanta, Georgia
Exercised creative problem-solving skills and artistic presentation skills in the design and development of 3-dimensional experiential marketing solutions for GES’s clients. Strong design and project management skills were essential for the development and design of trade show booths, permanent installations, graphics, and association components.
Creative Director
Exhibit Eight | August 2015 – June 2017 | Nashville, Tennessee
Won “BEST OF SHOW” for exhibit design at the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) conference. Conceived and implemented concepts, guidelines, and strategies in various creative projects, overseeing them to completion. Directed and motivated teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters, etc. to help them use their talents effectively. Created Exhibit Eight’s overall brand including: web presence, marketing materials, and consistent look through all creative channels.
Senior Graphic Designer | Graphic Production Supervisor
Ingram Content Group | July 2009 – August 2015 | Nashville, Tennessee
Created and managed digital and print designs for ICG’s marketing needs. Responsibilities include managing graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and generating creative ideas. Used knowledge of graphic design, styles, trends, and techniques to implement marketing campaigns. Ensured the design team promoted the vision of the ICG and its subsidiaries through high-quality content. Oversaw production of catalogs and production content including web, print, and email. Trained, mentored, and evaluated a team of designers ensuring overall quality and individual responsibilities were met.
Marketing Specialist
Imagen | January 2005 – July 2009 | Nashville, Tennessee
Responsible for the planning, budgeting, coordination, and construction of exhibit components. Conferred with clients and account executives about the design and construction of exhibit components. Drew plans for the construction of exhibit-specific structures and communicated with team to ensure proper execution. Created and maintained the internal marketing and overall brand of Imagen including: web site design, brochures, campaigns, and internal corporate collateral.
Acting Creative Director and Graphics Coordinator
Servpro Industries LLC | January 2003 – January 2005 | Nashville, Tennessee
Built relationships with over 1,200 franchisees to establish all SERVPRO brands stay consistent with corporate guidelines. Provided insight to ad agencies working on SERVPRO’s new brand and campaign. Acted as Creative Director to establish consistent graphic standards on all marketing materials including: brochures, postcards, franchise ads, giveaways, package items, corporate and associate websites, letterhead, and business cards.
Creative Director
Collective Edge | January 1998 – January 2003 | Nashville, Tennessee
Supervised and trained an eight-person staff in graphic design, industrial design, print production, and trade show exhibit design. Negotiated and purchased supplies for print management and production activities. Responsible for all internal marketing and print collateral.
