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Drawing on my extensive 12-year background in executing advertising deliverables, M-Tech has tapped me to build effective connections between the Creative team and all our collaborators. I'll coordinate project kickoffs, prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, efficiently track schedules and build/maintain tools to satisfy all kinds of stakeholder interests. All while leveraging my creative knowledge set to plan project roadmaps, proactively identify risks, set up the team to solve creative problems with their best work.

Directed a team of creative freelance professionals in design, copywriting, development, and production. Collaborated with stakeholders to establish creative strategy and project objectives. Managed workflow, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely project completion. Provided the team personalized guidance, feedback, and support to keep projects on track. Optimized technology and external resources for enhanced productivity. Maintained high-quality standards and brand consistency across all project elements. Tracked project costs and managed budgets. Supported account team in nurturing client relationships. Fostered creativity through coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Drove process improvements for increased productivity and collaboration efficiency.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Project manager on many large campaigns, skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and project plans. Efficiently tracked schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery. Acted as a liaison between departments, facilitating alignment and efficient project routing. Built effective project management communication tools to enhance collaboration. Ensured consistent quality across diverse deliverables and proactively addressed project risks. Generated reports, metrics, and documentation for project performance. Implemented a streamlined creative services process to enhance productivity and foster internal relationships.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Experienced creative professional specializing in advertising and visual design. Skilled in developing campaign visuals across various formats for both print and digital environments. Proficient in retouching high-resolution assets and adapting visuals to maintain brand consistency. Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking to optimize progress. Effective communicator with cross-functional teams, ensuring technical requirements are met. Well-versed in managing asset libraries and leading production strategies. Also, provide mentorship through training sessions for new hires and freelancers.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Freelance creative professional, executing advertising deliverables for various formats. Proactively resolved creative problems and obstacles, optimizing progress through flexible thinking. Effectively communicated with cross-functional teams to clarify technical requirements. Managed asset libraries and project file organization for efficient workflow.

Designed print and digital ads, retouched imagery from photo shoots, developed keylines/mechanicals and organized data structures.

Saint Louis, Mo

Refined or developed brand guidelines for the Public Notice sections of legal newspapers in Missouri, Portland, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Carolina, and Baltimore.

Production Artist for large format dye sublimation, UV, and digital laser printing. Produced a high volume of print elements that protected brand identities through attention to detail and technical knowledge

Co-owned a fashion magazine as its designer and publisher. Coordinated team meetings, produced 7 live events and designed 600+ pages across 7 issues on one-week production schedules.

From Home

Created for-fun video and audio content.

Web development Intern

Ba, Studio Art

Studied Graphic Design with some education on motion graphics.

Aaa, Gd; Photography

Youtube Video Editor/ Voice Overs and Audio Podcasting