Resume

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art — GPA 3.41
1991-1995 — Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Masters of Art in Education (unfinished) — GPA 4.0
2001-2002 — Avila University, Kansas City, MO

Professional history

2010-Present — Graphic Designer
Sage Island, Wilmington, NC visit site

Guide the creative development of materials for print and web with a strong emphasis on integrated marketing and measurable results. Build cohesive brand experiences for our clients from initial logo development to social media marketing while providing frameworks for search engine optimization and pay-per-click services. Initiate and provide company workflow solutions which affect the speed and quality of our services and improve profitability.

2002-2010 — Associate Creative Director
Morvil Advertising + Design Group, Wilmington, NC visit site

Direct and perform creative development on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage creative teams of up to eight people in conjunction with vendors and various service providers. Develop and maintain productive client relationships including new business development. Successfully launch and market brands, programs and products across various mediums and media for local, regional and national companies. Initiate, implement and manage operational practices to improve workflow efficiency, accuracy and service to our clients.

1999-2002 — Senior Art Director

D3, Inc. (now Spur Communications), Kansas City, MO visit site

Responsible for and coordinated the creation of all forms of printed material, environmental graphics, and web presences utilizing market research and usability audits to direct strategic marketing communications for new product launches, new business initiatives, brand equity development, and e-commerce solutions. Local, national and multi-national companies.

2002 — Certificate Instructor
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO visit site

Developed and administered curriculum and testing practices to meet department learning outcomes for introductory page layout course.

1998-1999 — Art Director
Revolution Inc. Kansas City, MO (defunct)

Responsible for brand management and new communications development for Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet) veterinary division, a multi-national corporation. Development of business identities for local and regional businesses. Campaign development for Heart of America, Spring 2000. Co-design and production of product launch material for Microsoft's Windows 2000 software.

1996-1998 — Designer
Morvil Advertising + Design Group, Wilmington, NC visit site

Responsible for Concept, design, production and delivery of business identity, print media, packaging, outdoor signage, and trade show environments. Local and regional clients.