As the Creative Director for Transwestern’s Central Region I am responsible for leading the Dallas Design Team, overseeing the creation and execution of all marketing and branding initiatives for the Dallas and Fort Worth offices as well as producing high-quality design work. I ensure that all marketing materials align with various corporate and client brand standards and effectively communicate our message to the target audience.My responsibilities include:- Proactively leads a team of graphic designers to produce high-quality marketing materials including brochures, flyers, presentations, RFPs, offering memorandums, website design, social media graphics, print collateral, environmental graphics, and other various promotional materials.- Works closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and develop creative solutions that meet their goals.- Works closely with the internal Business Development Team on pitches and presentations for new business pursuits.- Collaborates with other marketing professionals across the organization to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and branding strategies for the organization.- Ensures that all design work is of the highest quality, is consistent with brand guidelines and effectively communicates the organization's message to the target audience.- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, and ensure that all deadlines are met.- Stays up-to-date with design trends and technologies to ensure that the organization remains competitive in the marketplace.- Develops and maintain relationships with external vendors such as printers, photographers, and other third party vendors.- Works with executive leadership to present creative concepts and ideas.

As a Senior Graphic Designer, I produce marketing materials and oversee the design and marketing initiatives for various projects supporting the Transwestern services lines in the Dallas and Fort Worth offices. I am responsible for:- Producing property marketing campaigns- Preparing new business pitches, presentations, and RFPs- Designing corporate and property email communications- Producing flyers, brochures, and offering memorandums- Taking and editing property DSLR photography and drone photography- Training other TW employees and new hires on Adobe Creative Cloud products

- Created and executed the production and distribution of all marketing materials for the Oldham Goodwin Group Brokerage division- Designed and prepared print collateral for pre-press production- Designed and ordered custom signage and promotional items- Wrote and developed content for print, web, and other advertising mediums- Coordinated property photo shoots and drone video production- Designed and managed email marketing campaigns

- Supervised a team of three and the daily operations of the marketing department- Oversaw design, creation, and distribution of marketing collateral for all divisions of Oldham Goodwin Group, which included Brokerage, Development, Capital, Multifamily, and Hospitality- Managed company sponsorship and charitable donation requests

- Created all marketing materials for Oldham Goodwin Group’s Brokerage, Hospitality, Multifamily, Development, and Management divisions as well as respective managed hotel and multifamily properties- Maintained the Oldham Goodwin Group website as well as managed properties’ websites and social media presence- Produced flyers, offering memorandums, broker’s price opinions, market surveys, and valuation analysis and disposition proposals- Designed and prepared print collateral for pre-press production- Oversaw and assisted in the production of Oldham Goodwin Group’s Commercial Quarterly, a 60+ page quarterly magazine- Designed and ordered custom signage and promotional items- Wrote and developed content for print, web, and other advertising mediums- Coordinated property photo shoots and drone video production

My YouTube channel, Audra Haddock, is primarily a DIY channel. It is my creative outlet and home to a wide selection of beautiful, fun, and easy DIY videos.What I Do:- Develop new video concepts- Film and edit all content - Identify and understand target markets to optimize videos for success using YouTube analytic tools- Promote channel content through social media platforms including, my personal blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest- Collaborate with companies and small shop owners- Audience of over 86,000+ subscribers, 21+ Million total video views - 2015 Thrive Blog Conference Speaker - YouTube/Vlogging- 2014 Blog Elevated Speaker - YouTube/Vlogginghttps://www.youtube.com/user/audrakurtz

- Maintained detailed assortment plans, identified issues, and recommended solutions to the Buyer- Assisted Buyer in the execution of all related merchandising activities, which included creating and placing merchandise orders, monitoring and tracking orders, and communicating any order revisions to suppliers- Created strategies for the life of an item from purchase to markdown- Reviewed sales performance and made recommendations to adjust in-season or future plans- Assisted the Buyer in developing assortments, quantifying buys, and meeting timing needs in regards to merchandise delivery- Assured all store buys were congruent and set up for eCommerce- Monitored competitor merchandising

Assisted in the growth and development of the merchant and planning organization while ensuring that training objectives were aligned with NMD business strategies- Managed the training development, delivery, and assessment of value-added- Acted as the Administrator of the internal Social Collaboration system- Designed and implemented a baseline training program- Identified and communicated training opportunities- Coordinated specialized technical training with subject matter experts- Ensured full training curriculum was consistently delivered

- Assisted Buyer in the execution of all merchandising activities which included creating and placing merchandise orders, monitoring and tracking orders, and communicating any order revisions to suppliers- Worked with the Buyer to achieve sales and gross margin plans by assisting with financial planning and monthly forecasting- Reviewed inventory buys and issues with partners in Planning & Allocation- Executed marketing events and advertising processes- Recapped and analyzed selling trends- Assisted Buyer in product selection and identification of fashion trends

Updated social media links, spreadsheets, and audio archives on the Homeland Security website. Monitored industry trends/news and respond appropriately.

Entered vital data accurately for accountants ranging from accounts payable, W2's, 1099's and payroll reporting. Demonstrated Microsoft Office and Intuit computer skills by completing daily tasks.