Clients

 

Skills

  • Leverage Brand Strategy
  • Cohesive Art Direction
  • Press Releases and Media Kits
  • Style Guide Creation
  • Print and Layout Design

EXPERIENCE

 
 
2017 - Present

2017 - Present

Online ACCOUNT Manager­

ApricotLaw - Hawthorne, Ny | (remote)

  • Managed directories and social media profiles for nationally top-ranked lawyers
  • Organized department-wide client credentials, awards, associations and reviews
  • Update publishing opportunities to increase search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Analyze and report increased audience reach through profile creation 
 
 
2015 - 2017

2015 - 2017

GRAPHIC Designer­

Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC

  • Leveraged strategic vision for event branding and campaign materials
  • Multi-tasked and managed a team with a cohesive voice in design and marketing
  • Effectively enhanced internal and external multimedia processes
  • Maximized event attendance from 13,850 to 18,000 through targeted promotions
  • Produced digital collateral for trending social media campaigns
 
 
2014 - Present

2014 - Present

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Gaston Creative - Raleigh, NC

  • Ensured quality branding and promotional positioning for national clients
  • Enabled clients to broaden target audience reach
  • Expertise in design, marketing, advertising, social media and web design
  • Developed print and digital art pieces for gallery display and purchase
 
 
2014 - 2015

2014 - 2015

MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER AND PROMOTIONS SPECIALIST

TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL - Raleigh, NC

  • Strategically reached 25,000+ subscribers through weekly visual communication
  • Designed event collateral and directed promotional materials for 35+ corporate events
  • Managed live event productions for award-winning Triangle business leaders
  • Coordinated email marketing campaigns with high click-through rates
  • Created industry-wide, nationally recognized print and digital advertising
 
 
2013 - 2014

2013 - 2014

LEAD Graphic Designer

Department of Studio and Digital Arts - Lynchburg, VA

  • Lead designer for department promotional materials 
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to produce effective layout design
  • Improved advertising materials for the School of Communications
  • Mastered illustration, photography, typography and publication techniques

Gallery Attendant

Department of Studio and Digital Arts - Lynchburg, VA

  • Assistant in setting up gallery and changing each exhibit
  • Maintained current knowledge about the artists and art pieces
  • Collaborated and organized the gallery with other attendants
 
 
2013 - 2014

2013 - 2014

Club President and Facilitator

AIGA@Liberty - Lynchburg, VA

  • Selected and supervised the AIGA@Liberty Board
  • Directed and workshops for professional interactions with students
  • Designed and influenced event posters and social media designs
 
 
2012 - 2013

2012 - 2013

Graphic Design Intern

Carolina Reprographics - Raleigh, NC

  • Assisted with projects for state councilmen, architects and package design
  • Assisted with workshops, client consultations and design implementation
  • Was declared "Our favorite intern" due to work ethic, mindset and creativity
 

Awards

 

VOLUNTEER

  • Hope Community Church, Photographer
  • Carolina Reprographics, Graphic Design Intern
  • YMCA, Philanthropist 
  • Hyland Heights, Stage and Production Design
  • Grace Christian School, Set Designer
  • PHOC, Assistant Camp Counselor
  • AIGA@Liberty, Student Advisor
  • SODA Seat Covers, Graphic Design and Film