Curating captivating visuals for a diverse clientele. I thrive on tackling projects that ignite my creativity and challenge my skills. From collaborating with small businesses and individuals to crafting artwork for popular entertainers, I've delivered a broad spectrum of dynamic designs that elevate brands for over 20 years.•Produced a complete brand identity package for Birmingham & Associates, Inc., an industrial contracting firm, which included a new logo, wordmark, stationery… Show more Curating captivating visuals for a diverse clientele. I thrive on tackling projects that ignite my creativity and challenge my skills. From collaborating with small businesses and individuals to crafting artwork for popular entertainers, I've delivered a broad spectrum of dynamic designs that elevate brands for over 20 years.•Produced a complete brand identity package for Birmingham & Associates, Inc., an industrial contracting firm, which included a new logo, wordmark, stationery, signage, apparel, labeling, vehicle graphics, and a brand standards guide.•Designed apparel, branding, and collateral for The Wizard and other celebrity crab fishing vessels (featured on the Emmy Award-winning series, Deadliest Catch) in addition to managing the crabwizard.com website.•Launched a successful online shop selling original illustrations on apparel & merchandise. Achieved consistent growth & secured an exclusive partnership and marketplace space with Threadless.com & their 3rd party retail partners. In addition to these hallmark projects, I’ve created local print advertisements, invitation suites, illustrative posters, logos, vehicle wraps, and fictional brands for independent films. Show less

•Leveraging Yardi’s RentCafé Site Manager, I’ve transformed the online presence of SPM's multi-million dollar portfolio (conventional, tax-credit, and senior) into digital leasing juggernauts. Collaborating with the Creative Services Director, I develop robust property websites, cultivate templates into dynamic themes, and weave compelling narratives and visual journeys that seamlessly guide prospects to lease. •By diligently researching local markets, I create engaging, SEO-optimized… Show more •Leveraging Yardi’s RentCafé Site Manager, I’ve transformed the online presence of SPM's multi-million dollar portfolio (conventional, tax-credit, and senior) into digital leasing juggernauts. Collaborating with the Creative Services Director, I develop robust property websites, cultivate templates into dynamic themes, and weave compelling narratives and visual journeys that seamlessly guide prospects to lease. •By diligently researching local markets, I create engaging, SEO-optimized content that appeals to a broad spectrum of customers. Using natural language coupled with effective keyword strategies, I foster organic traffic growth and drive leads into conversions. Combine my business listing and social media management skills, and I create cohesive and reliable online identities that search engines love.•Spearheading the strategic migration of SPM's Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), I ensured data continuity and future-proofed their marketing measurement. I established a Search Console account for each portfolio, verifying all property domains, and optimizing them for proper indexing and crawling. This secured uninterrupted data flow and strengthened SPM's toolkit for enhanced SEO and SEM performance.•Highlighting SPM’s responsive culture, I craft diplomatic responses to all incoming reviews for SPM’s conventional portfolio. While increasing all-time response rates from < 50% to ≥ 97% and significantly reducing response times, I deftly balance publicly defending the company’s positions and policies while assuaging resident concerns and offering solutions that create opportunities for improved retention and relationships. •Expertly harnessing the power of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,) I craft impactful graphics and elevate photography. My expertise extends to translating architectural schematics into clear and useful floor plans and floor plates, enhancing the visual language of our online spaces. Show less

Boosted Pre-Press & Design Efficiency as Head:• Streamlined workflows, empowered my team, delegated projects, and reduced errors by 50%, leading to quicker turnaround times and a 7% profit increase. • Managed digital production using Canon Image Press C7000VP, ensuring top-quality digital printing. Coordinated workflows between design, wide format, and press departments, involving a diverse spectrum of projects ranging from business collateral to large format signage.•… Show more Boosted Pre-Press & Design Efficiency as Head:• Streamlined workflows, empowered my team, delegated projects, and reduced errors by 50%, leading to quicker turnaround times and a 7% profit increase. • Managed digital production using Canon Image Press C7000VP, ensuring top-quality digital printing. Coordinated workflows between design, wide format, and press departments, involving a diverse spectrum of projects ranging from business collateral to large format signage.• Implemented a standardized file database to enhance project integrity and collaboration.• Delivered exceptional customer service by fostering open communication with clients and third-party partners. Proactively advanced project goals and timelines by consistently exceeding expectations. Show less

• Crafted eye-catching graphics for corrugated boxes and lithographic labels, and collaborated with the structural design to elevate product appeal and maintain brand consistency. • Partnered with sales and customer reps to understand client needs. Delivered impactful mockups and sample displays, and ensured meticulous proofing before production.• Mastered time management and task prioritization in a fast-paced environment. Juggled multiple projects with tight deadlines, and… Show more • Crafted eye-catching graphics for corrugated boxes and lithographic labels, and collaborated with the structural design to elevate product appeal and maintain brand consistency. • Partnered with sales and customer reps to understand client needs. Delivered impactful mockups and sample displays, and ensured meticulous proofing before production.• Mastered time management and task prioritization in a fast-paced environment. Juggled multiple projects with tight deadlines, and consistently surpassed goals. Show less

• Developed an engaging curriculum for beginner-level Photoshop, including a syllabus, informative lectures and examples, software demonstrations, and leading in-class activities. Fostered student growth through project-based learning, incorporating take-home assignments that reinforced daily skills. Provided comprehensive feedback with objective grading and constructive critiques on subjective elements.