After being laid off due to Covid I decided to rest and regroup in 2021-22. Recently I've had more freelance clients and fun creative projects :) Looking forward to exciting new opportunities in 2024!

(Formerly Group Health Cooperative) Push convention and the brand while pulling in storytelling and customer perspective to create emotional, unique, high-impact content, such as infographics, blog posts and html emails.• Build content marketing capabilities and optimize content to support the Marketing Funnel (Prospect Nurture & Member Marketing) • Develop great content aligned with customer audiences and engagement channels, based on strategy & customer insights to drive conversation, retention and loyalty • Manage workflow and prioritize projects using scheduling apps Workamajig, Wrike, Smartsheet. • Utilize brand assets and templatize projects as appropriate to streamline common processes.• Oversee file prep, mechs and markups, ftp file transfers on printed materials. • Work closely and effectively with print buyers and project managers for accurate file output.

Taught art classes to adults and children using a variety of mediums and instruction techniques. Participated in a variety of art classes to keep own skills current.• Consulted with a variety of clients and provided creative guidance regarding their branding, logo design, flyers, and online presence.• Collaborated with Curriculum Designers regarding upcoming classes to anticipate student needs.

Designed large display banners and signage for high-budget conferences and vendor events while working with printer to ensure specs, color quality, budget and deadlines were met.• Conferred with Marketing team regarding project specifications and creative direction.• Created and designed graphics and layouts of marketing collateral and merchandising for Costco Online and printed publications including online-only mailers.• Set up multiple page layouts using InDesign and prepared all artwork for pre-press while giving special attention to details including Spot PMS Colors, 4 Color Builds, specialty printing, and custom Dielines while utilizing specific archiving and filing systems.

Collaborated with design team to conceptualize and create children’s party theme supplies.• Provided color correction, scanning, complex clipping paths, image cloning, and re-creation.• Printed and built mock-ups of various books and packaging designs.• Designed catalog layouts, updating content and redrawing logos.

Created new identity package including logo, letterhead, business cards, and note cards. Worked closely with client and printer to ensure successful production. • Contracted work scope, budget, and timeline with Marketing Manager.• Initiated client interviews and creative brainstorming processes with key players.• Supplied cataloged discs with multiple file formats for varied future use.

Designed advertising campaigns for newspaper and real estate publications. Conceptualized identities and collateral for new communities in a team environment.• Created marketing materials for presentation meetings and award events. • Updated client websites and formatted/posted projects for proofing. • Worked closely with vendors and clients while managing schedules, budget, images, and project archiving; produced final files and discs for all projects and participated in press checks.