Summary

A curious creature and experienced Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and fundraising industries. Skilled in page layout, photo-manipulation, vector illustration, catalogs, and many other forms of visual communication. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Graphic Design from The University of Akron.

Experience

AmeriMark Direct
Graphic Designer
1/2018 – Present, Cleveland, Ohio

• Designing layouts for both a 48-page shoe catalog on a monthly basis
• Continuing to seek out ways to improve or streamline processes in the Creative Department
• Participated in a committee seeking to improve the workflow within and beyond the Creative Department
• Maintaining a library of styles and brand guide standards
• Continually sought inspiration from competitors and non-competitors for a broader vision

AmeriMark Direct
Production Artist
12/2016 – 12/2017, Cleveland, Ohio

• Assisted the Senior and Junior Graphic Designers in making a multitude of changes for two catalogs based on comments/requests submitted via digital routing software on a daily basis
• Conducted meetings where photography was reviewed on screen for final selection
• Prepared catalogs for print production
• Assumed responsibility for designing a test catalog for 3 months

Innovairre
(A.K.A. International Data Management)
Graphic Designer/GMC Inspire™ Programmer
2/2010 – 12/2016, Akron, Ohio

• Created brand (for IDMI) which included a logo, business cards, letterhead, brochures, trade-show banners, a website and various other marketing materials
• Designed HTML emails with inline CSS using Adobe Dreamweaver and Bronto software
• Programmed variable acknowledgment packages using GMC Inspire™ with emphasis on designing layouts for clients in the fundraising industry

Jasmine-Jade Enterprises, LLC
Graphic Designer/Production Artist/Illustrator
11/2004 – 10/2009, Akron, Ohio

• Designed paperback and e-book cover graphics and typography for the romantic publishing industry
• Retouched and manipulated photography for the best impact
• Designed marketing materials such as business cards, letterhead, trade-show banners, posters, playing cards, pens, magnets and more
• Designed PowerPoint presentations for introducing authors at conventions

Breen & Company
(A.K.A. Breen & Fox)
Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant
4/2004-11/2004, Cleveland, Ohio

• Designed floor plan brochures for potential lessees
• Designed ads/announcements for print in Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine
• Assisted in office organization with labels, file folders, and typing lists/charts
• Answered calls and emails from tenants to address questions or send maintenance to their suite for repairs

Education

The University of Akron
B. A. Graphic Design
Fall/1999-Spring/2002, Akron, Ohio
GPA: 3.093

Kent State University
Fine Arts/Visual Communication
Spring/1995 – Fall/1998, Kent, Ohio
GPA: 3.08