Currently produce all artwork for any projects acquired under the Rivets & Ink brand. Also responsible for projects awarded to various other design firms and corporations. I was self-employed in this role Jun 2014 - Feb 2019 , and my list of clients during that time include World of Beer, VF Corporation, Harley-Davidson, Jimmy Hula's, Tampa Nails, The Ride Factory, Blue Cord Outdoors, Kelp Sushi Joint, and many others.

Launched in December of 2016, Salvage Yard Manufacturing Co. now produces a line of American-made handcrafted leather goods and apparel inspired by salvage materials. See more at:www.salvageyardmfg.com

Rifleman, Grenadier, Machine Gunner, Squad Designated Marksman. Completed Army One Station Unit Training at the U.S. Army School of Infantry in Fort Benning, GA in May of 2019. Activated as part of emergency response Operations related to Covid-19 from March 2020 - June 2020. Activated June 2020 - August 2020 for Operations related to civil disturbances throughout Florida and Washington D.C. Activated in January 2021 as part of Security Operations to support the Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. Deployed to Bosnia May 2021 - June 2021 for participation in the NATO Exercise Defender Europe ‘21. Deployed November 2021 - November 2022 in support of various antiterrorism Operations overseas. Added to state Promotion List for the Rank of ‘Sergeant’ (E-5) January 2023.

Worked with the Marketing department to produce print and digital marketing plans for the Lilypad product. Was responsible for lead generation through all print and digital advertising initiatives, as well as the planning and implementation of all digital advertising touch points and funnels for the Lilypad product. Managed all digital advertising campaigns and budgets for Lilypad related advertising on the Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn advertising platforms. Produced and managed all graphics for web banners, print ads, ebooks, landing pages, and MailChimp email campaigns.

Assist and support RHG’s Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility efforts with a direct report to the Chief Marketing Officer. Perform duties to support the sales and marketing efforts of the hotels and the corporate office to include, but not limited to:* Social Media analysis* Creation and development of social media sites and campaigns* Maintain PR files and assist in placements of press releases.* Assist in corporate communication endeavors, including but not limited to Milestones, GPS, blog, etc.* Graphic design of collateral, web banners, social media bulletins.* Maintain time and materials tracking for billing of services to the field.* Establish trace program for contracts in sales, marketing, and PR.* Maintain photo and logo files for hotels and the corporate office.* Update and Maintenance of Extranet and Resource.* Compile GPS Dashboard and Milestones data.* Organize and execute multiple design projects, maintain routine reporting.* Perform general duties including typing, dictation and phone call reception.* Assist administrative office staff during periods of need and/or absence.* Maintain a filing system of pertinent records and time and materials billing.* Answer/forward owner requests or questions in a courteous timely manner.* Maintain files and assist in correspondence for the Chief Operating Officer.* Assign and distribute work under general direction to other clerical and office associates.

Design and production of advertisements for multiple publications within the Flag Publications family of companies for 500+ clients. Other job functions included producing page layouts, pagination, thumbnail production, vector artwork creation, branding, multi-document and interactive pdf creation, server-side file management, design of web banners and graphics, design of mobile application icons and graphics, as well as weekly Wordpress article uploads and media management throughout the website.

Performed basic automotive maintenance and diagnostics as well as parts repair and replacement on various makes and models. Other job functions included customer service, inventory management and stocking, and storefront maintenance.

Responsibilities included insuring all trucks with BJ's Club destinations have all freight present and accounted for, as well as truck prep/cleanup, and completion of packing lists.

Managed all products, production, advertising, and sales. I produce all artwork for promotional sites, banners, marketing materials, and any print jobs necessary for the company's events, sales, and other promotional items. Also performed basic management functions, such as inventory control, and website maintenance.

Initiated employment in May of 2004 as an assembler for a Tactical Communications contract. Work on contract ended in August, and I was quickly moved to a more desirable position as an administrative assistant. My daily tasks involved functional support for the Executive and HR departments, generally involving copying, filing, corporate errands, basic graphic design(letterhead, email, corporate flyers,etc.), scheduling travel, and archiving files for disaster recovery. In early 2006, the corporation discovered my abilities as a graphic designer, and a promotion to Lead Graphic Designer was quickly obtained. Job functions at this level included graphic support for all employees within the corporation, whenever necessary. Tasks performed included 3D graphic support and blueprints of each system, as required by contracts. Also supported employees with graphics for emails, corporate documents, logos, brochures, contract proposals, trade show animations and displays, press releases, and other marketing material.