Education:
Western Carolina University
Graduation Date: December 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentration in Graphic Design
Expertise:
Graphic Design and Coordination
Web Design (HTML/CSS/PHP/JQuery)
Exhibit/Tradeshow Design
HTML Email
Social Media Optimization
Computer Illustration
Cross Browser Compatibility Testing
Logo Development
Video Production
Large Scale Mural Design
Large Format Printing
Vendor Relations
Creative Consultant
Client Relations
Technical Know-How
Computer Aided Design (CAD) |
Computer Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Flash
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Dreamweaver
Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla
Final Cut Pro
Sound Studio
Vector Works
Excell, Power Point, Word
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Work Experience:
September 08 - January 11
Affinity4, Norfolk VA (work on-site and remote)
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
- Created and managed corporate branding for multiple business units.
- Worked closely with marketing during BN Media’s acquisition of BELIEFNET.com, website with over 3 million monthly unique visitors, and continued to support Beliefnet’s current online ad revenues.
- Developed new ad campaigns and associated sales materials.
- Developed original movie artwork for HULU home page and movie landing pages.
- Created new sales promotions which led to an increase in multiple product sales per customer.
- Developed Social Media campaigns and Social Media landing pages.
Work Experience:
January 04 - August 2008
PlayPower, Inc., Huntersville, NC
Position: Graphic Designer
- Worked with marketing and sales to rebrand 5 corporate websites.
- Managed, developed and installed 60’ x 60’ tradeshow exhibits for corporate shows.
- Created New Product materials and coordinated new product launches.
- Developed successful national ad campaigns and tracked sales.
- Coordinated and managed vendors for outsourced projects.
September 97-October 03
ACI Design, Charlotte, NC
Position: Art Director
- Work with sales staff and clients to create successful tradeshow strategies.
- Design and develop tradeshow exhibits with emphasis toward goals and budgets.
- Print and prepare large format inkjet prints for displays.
- Train and manage production artists.
- Install and manage tradeshow exhibit installations.