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Rockford, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Providing print-based graphic design services to local and national brands. Designing buyer-facing catalogs for a variety of brands. Creating and updating menu designs and environmental graphics for restaurant groups. Partnered with an IT company to design Word Press websites. Designing and managing production of wedding invitations and related collateral. Managing workflow and accounting for the business.

Greater Denver Area

Designed 70-80 page apparel catalogs for Cinch Jeans. Acted as art director for lifestyle and in-studio photoshoots. Re-touched images. Designed large scale graphics for billboards and truck wraps. Led the brand development of Gold Buckle Brewery. Designed can packaging and in-store displays for Joseph James Brewing Co., Durango Brewing Co. and Gold Buckle Brewery. Handled can design approval through The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Promoted twice during my time with the company, beginning as Graphic Designer for Joseph James Brewing Co. and ending as the Graphic Design Manager of three different brands. Hired, trained and managed the Mid-level Graphic Designer and in-house Photographer.

Cincinnati, Oh

Executed package design concepts for brands including Kellogg's, 7-Eleven, Meijer, Kroger and more. Prepared designs for research and PRS studies. Gained exposure to projects in a variety of life stages, from phase 1 sketches to refinements. Designed one package that was selected to be implemented and sold on shelf. Managed multiple projects at a time. Audited existing packaging at Kroger. Designed logos for a new brand project. Observed a food photography photo shoot. Created presentation boards for client meetings.

Cincinnati, Oh

Executed and ideated package design concepts for Procter & Gamble, Pedigree, Aussie, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Gojo and more. Assisted senior designers with revisions based on client feedback. Created renderings and shelf sets of package design concepts. Built design comps. Consulted with strategists and account members. Helped to create client presentations. Operated the large-scale printers. Designed in-house office materials. Learned to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment. Managed the monthly events calendar. Observed meetings with clients.

Cincinnati, Oh

Designed publications, newsletters, brochures, posters, case studies, web, and exhibit designs. Worked as the in-house designer under the Marketing Director. Gained time management skills while handling multiple projects in a deadline oriented environment. Created the 2012 Annual Report and employee/executive gifts for the end of the fiscal year. Photographed workers at multiple job sites. Enhanced personal ideation process and skill by researching current and past design trends.