Art Director role expanded to helm all other publication projects under Buckman Publishing. Additionally working as a Designer on various projects. Responsibilities include:• Book design for the Buckman Journal, individual author / artist books, and other ephemera• Illustration & artwork for use on book covers, internal visuals, and promotional materials• Aiding in the design & upkeep of the Buckman Journal and Buckman Publishing websites

Oversees art content & direction for the Buckman Journal, a biannual arts & literary publication featuring local Portland / PNW creatives. Duties include:• Scouting & corresponding with artists to showcase• Attending various art exhibitions & events to make new connections and foster existing ones• Working closely with the Book Designer to ensure overall aesthetic of the journal is on track• Additionally assists with graphic design for marketing, tabling in person events, and creative / visual input for other projects as needed

Little bit o' this, little bit o' that. Most recent work can be found on my website under 'design'.

Sew, serge, 'n' iron baby!

Promoted to overseeing multiple business operations. Continued as a dynamic role that was ever-evolving to the needs of the company. Used personally created databases and systems of organization (digital & physical) to perform daily tasks and aid company growth. Duties included:• Supply chain ordering & management of raw goods needed for production, including sourcing, sampling, & organizing• Production logistics, involving tracking vital timelines, internal & external communications, delegating tasks as needed, and preparing deliverables necessary for production• Website maintenance of keeping all product pages, images, inventory, and information up to date, and implementing improvements for better customer experience• Assisting with hiring, invoicing, bookkeeping, and other financial duties as needed

In addition to customer service duties, began helping with leather production (die & hand cutting pieces, dying, tooling, machine & hand sewing), sewing with heavy / waxed fabrics, metal hardware installation by hand or kick press, jeans hemming, and basic repairs.

Duties included:• Daily customer assistance (in person, phone, and email)• Daily order processing & fulfillment (packaging, shipping, and any exchanges)• Overseeing retail space, keeping stocked and cleanRole grew to include: • Maintaining extensive order tracking through self made systems• Ordering & organization of supplies, general manufacturing space upkeep• Assisting with inventory management, photography, website maintenance, and product launches• Initiating & creating monthly newsletters

Work trade opportunity (in exchange for screen printing studio and supplies). Gallery tasks included: providing info about exhibits & artists, sales, and any other inquiries. Participated in and helped curate the final group exhibition for the gallery closing party in Aug 2019.

Oversaw art shows at both Tiny's Coffee locations. Duties included: scouting & coordinating with artists, maintaining calendar for booking at both stores, installation & deinstallation of shows, promotion of show events on social channels. Additionally curated two group shows at the North East location in May 2016 & July 2017.

Coffee maker, sandwich chef, free therapist.

Provided customer assistance, maintained a clean & stocked space, shipped orders as needed, and research to keep up to date on beauty, health, & home goods products.