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 production artist, graphic designer and art director. Known for being an organized and effective visual and oral communicator.

Experience

AmeriMark Direct
Graphic Designer
1/2018–Present, 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 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