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Design, supply, and install new and used locker systems/solutions for schools, gyms, municipalities, apartment complexes and other companies across the midwest.

St. Michael, MN, US

Oversee all marketing efforts for internal and external communications. Managed outside agencies and produced creative assets for use on website, social media, and print material. Proposed and implemented new marketing efforts to build awareness.

Lead the marketing efforts to ensure customer satisfaction at each touch point. Developed creative print material and interactive events to build relationships for future engagements. Managed and maintained web and social media sites.

Plymouth, MN, US

Responsible for the development of video production, maintaining brand consistency and clear messaging Oversee outside agencies and direct internal graphic designers in the production of video/photo assets Manage project priorities to meet expectations, deadlines and budgetsMaintain annual budgets for video/photo shoots and internal equipmentCamera.

Plymouth, MN, US

Oversee the creative design development of print related marketing and promotional projectsManage video and photo shoots, handle post production as needed to create visual assetsPartner with copywriters and product managers to develop communication styles and key product features Direct the work of illustrators, photographers and production artists on many.

Partner with clients to develop branding and marketing needs including logo development, letterhead, mailer brochures, sales collateral, packaging, business cards, auto graphics and other projects as needed.Other projects include branding development, competitive market analysis, product design and product release strategic planning.

Plymouth, Minnesota, US

Conceptualized sales-driven and innovative packaging solutions based on timing, branding and product Maintained successful balance between personal workload and managing the workload of other designers Applied advanced functional expertise and graphic design knowledge to new and existing brands Communicated with licenser on style guide adaption and approvals

Des Plaines, Illinois, US

Supervised creative and production projects from initial concept through print productionAdvised direction on current work flow procedures to expedite productivityBuilt and maintained strong client relationships to develop tight time lines, budget, and project scopeReviewed creative work from production artists for accuracy

St Paul, Minnesota, US

Implemented work flow procedures for all production file preparation to ensure consistencyPrepared multiple SKU electronic files with strong focus on accuracy and timingCreated communication strategies within design to increase consumer retention and awarenessDeveloped and maintained production schedules to meet tight deadlines

Chicago, Illinois, US

Presented concept and initial design layouts to clients for feedback and directionCreated packaging key lines for internal proofing systemArranged files for offset and flexographic printing following printer requirementsAttended press checks to ensure overall accuracy and quality level

Ba, Marketing Graphic Design

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