• 10+ years experience planning and executing informative materials.

• Trained and managed colleagues on project specifications.

• Project editor for informative graphics materials.
• Created a new company identity across multiple brand lines.
• Co-hosted and photographed local car shows for customer appreciation functions.
• Direct customer contact while providing exceptional customer service.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design| Marketing...

Milescraft [Marketing Support]
July 2016–December 2020 [4 years 6 months]

• Writing and designing manuals for the safety and use of the company’s products, with the assistance of R&D and product testers.
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, Selftaught on Solidworks Composer

SPCP-Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals [Freelance Graphic Designer]
2016–2019 [3 years]

• Designing booklets, web banners, flyers
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel

Liv-It! [Lead Graphic Designer]
September 2015–July 2016 [11 months]

• Designing and creating packaging, products, and logos for the company.
• Creating and following company branding and guidelines.
• Creating packaging mockups.
• Providing artwork, shipping marks, and working directly with factories.
• Guiding and instructing factories and printers on specifications.
• Answering and directing calls.
• Training and managing graphic designers.
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel

BSI-Global Decor [Graphics & Sales Support]
February 2014–September 2015 [1 year 8 months]

• Designing and creating packaging, products, and logos for the company.
• Creating and following company branding and guidelines.
• Creating packaging mockups.
• Providing artwork, shipping marks, and working directly with factories.
• Guiding and instructing factories and printers on specifications.
• Designing and maintaining the company catalogs and website.
• Participating in the International Housewares Show: Created displays, booth setup, guest interactions and information, fulfilling customer requests and orders.
• Answering and directing calls.
• Training and managing graphic designers.
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint

Faith United Church of Christ [Freelance Graphic Designer]
May 2015–June 2015 [1 month]

• Creating a logo for the church website.
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop

Opus CMC [Marketing Intern]
August 2013–December 2013 [5 months]

• Designing promotional editorials for the company and clients.
• Designing and recreating logos for the company and clients.
• Designing advertisements for client websites.
• Updating and maintaining the company website.
• Additional Clients: SKAN National Radiology Services, Truck N Go (logo), Tina & Tom’s Tax Service (logo), Pete’s Plumbing (logo), LTF Technology (catalog)
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint

Metro Paint Supplies, Inc. [Marketing Specialist]
May 2010–July 2012 [2 years 3 months]

• Developing marketing and promotional activities to stimulate economic growth.
• Creating company newsletters for events, news, and promotional items.
• Designing advertisements for the company website and catalog.
• Creating logos, brochures, and designing websites for clients’ shops.
• Answering and directing calls.
• Additional Clients: B-Tec North America, Black & White Auto Body & Paint, Body Builders Automotive, Evergreen Auto Repair, Hopp’s Auto Body, Raymond Chevrolet, Dream Car Classics, High Tone Auto Body, 6+
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, WordPress, Excel, PowerPoint, DreamWeaver

Ushman Interactive [Freelance Graphic Designer]
February 2010–March 2010 [2 months]

• Working with the client to create a logo for his software company.
• Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop