+ Communications Director
PARKVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH - GLEN ELLYN, IL (REMOTE)
- Oversaw all communications and brand presence (Ex. design, email, logo, social media, Sunday deliverables, events, advertising, etc.)
- Improve internal processes for effective communications plans
- Redesigned website with improved design and functionality
- Coordinate and direct contractors and team members to meet project priorities and deadlines
- Increase audience participation and reach through traditional and new forms of marketing
+ Graphic Designer & Account Manager
WELL REFINED CO. - NEW YORK, NY (REMOTE)
- Produced extensive tutorials and presentations for online learning
- Designed and curated social media images for Ag Tech company
- Created logos and branded materials for new online clients
+ Graphic Designer
GENERIS + COMMUNITY MEDIA - CHICAGO, IL(REMOTE)
- Designed all materials for church capital campaigns
- Worked directly with church leaders to refine a brand that they loved for their campaign
- Designed printed and digital materials (Ex. mailers, booklets, presentation deliverables, slides, social media images.
+ Design & Marketing Specialist
SHARKDREAMS - RALEIGH, NC
- Managed company wide internal marketing materials and product design for a medical nanotech product
- Led best practices of design and audience outreach to target audience
- Researched new ways to design and implement web design
- Analyze and report increased audience reach through social channels and online presence
+ Digital Account Manager
APRICOTLAW - HAWTHORNE, NY (REMOTE)
- Managed directories and social profiles for nationally top-ranked lawyers
- Organized department-wide client credentials, awards, associations and reviews
- Updated publishing opportunities to increase search engine optimization (SEO)
- Analyzed and reported audience increase through profile creation
+ 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
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
+ 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
+ Creative Director Freelance
GASTON CREATIVE - RALEIGH, NC (REMOTE)
- 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
+ CLUB PRESIDENT & 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
+ 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
