Professional Graphic Design Experience
Senior Graphic Designer + Art Director, with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree specializing in graphic design from Bowling Green State University and 25+ years of creative leadership and outstanding conceptual thinking. Over the years I have had work experience with fast-paced advertising and marketing agencies, in-house environments, a museum and an art gallery, magazines and as an independent contractor (remote and hybrid) and for the past 11 years have been a small business owner.
Throughout my career I have collaborated with design and marketing teams, as a leader and taking direction. I have also created the gamut for many small businesses and non-profits during my time as a freelancer. My range of work consists of client relations, research and development, strategic thinking, creative concepts and executing visual designs across print and digital platforms. On of my strong suits is my expertise in maintaining strict brand consistency in my designs throughout diverse collateral including; logos, marketing materials, presentations, ad campaigns, infographics, signage, email newsletters, website design and social media graphics. With each role I have proven my ability to manage multiple projects, communicate clearly, adhere to budgets, meet deadlines, and maintain production and vendors.
Expert: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat), Canva, Shopify, Pages, Keynote, Numbers
Proficient Working Knowledge: WordPress, Figma, After Effects, Firefly, Gemini AI, HTML/CSS, Mailchimp, Microsoft Word & Powerpoint
Areas of creative work include B2B, B2C, non-profit, boutique small businesses in the following industries: pharmaceutical, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, financial, agriculture, retail, telecommunications, consumer goods. (Corporate examples: Home Depot, McKesson, Jones Lang LaSalle, Georgia Pacific, AIG, Stiefel Pharmaceuticals, Cox Communications, Merial, FarmRich, SeaPak, Delta Community Bank, , Westin, Carvel, BASF, Fuji Silysia, Claxton Poultry, B.U.M. Equipment)
Here are a few examples of design work I created for small businesses:
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