Summary
A curious creature who continues to pursue knowledge of my current field and beyond. Experienced in digital and print design from concept to completion, acting as a production artist, graphic designer, and art director. Known for being an organized and effective visual and oral communicator.
Experience
Universal Screen Arts, Inc.
Graphic Designer
2/2023–9/2024, Hudson, Ohio
- Rebranded and designed What on Earth catalog
- Photo-retouching, photo-manipulation and color correction
- Designed digital assets for whatonearthcatalog.com and What on Earth emails
- Designed company posters and PowerPoint presentations
- Designed layouts for Shop PBS catalog
AmeriMark Direct
Graphic Designer II
1/2018–2/2023, Cleveland, Ohio
- Designing layouts for multiple catalogs selling shoes, apparel, bedding, and other home goods
- Mocking up concepts for photography
- Photo-retouching, photo-manipulation, and color correction
- Adapted static and video ads for social media
- Directed studio photography for still and model images
- Re-branded two catalogs in need of refreshing
AmeriMark Direct
Production Artist
12/2016–12/2017, Cleveland, Ohio
- Assisted Graphic Designers in making changes for catalogs based on comments or requests submitted via digital routing software
- Assumed responsibility for designing a test catalog
- Conducted meetings where photography was reviewed for final selection
- Prepared catalogs for print production
Innovairre
(F.K.A. International Data Management)
Graphic Designer/GMC Inspire™ Programmer
2/2010–12/2016, Akron, Ohio
- Created identity (for IDM) which included a logo, business cards, letterhead, brochures, trade-show banners, website, digital billboard, and various other marketing materials
- Designed transactional HTML emails with inline CSS using Adobe Dreamweaver and Bronto software
- Programmed variable acknowledgment packages using GMC Inspire™ with an 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 and illustrated paperback and e-book cover graphics and typography for the romantic publishing industry
- Photo-retouching, photo-manipulation, and color correction
- Designed marketing materials such as business cards, letterhead, trade-show banners, posters, playing cards, pens, magnets, and more
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for conventions
Breen & Company
(F.K.A. Breen & Fox)
Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant
4/2004–11/2004, Cleveland, Ohio
- Designed floor plan brochures for potential lessees
- Designed ads for print in Crain’s Cleveland Business magazine
- Assisted in office organization with labels, file folders, plus making lists and charts.
- Answered calls and emails from tenants to address questions or to dispatch 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