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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

• Hives and Honey: Designed and implemented product graphics for company's Amazon product pages. Designed company product informational brochure.• Wellborn Forest Products: Designed and produced full page ads for "Kitchen and Bath News" magazine. Worked with marketing director in the design and production of company's new swatch book.• New Orleans Barbell Club: Designed company's primary and abbreviated logos.• Design360: Updated community newsletters for two non-profit organizations. Contributed to the artistic direction for new company logo, "I Do Vino!"

Austin, Texas, United States

• Lead artist in the production of WINterland, Kitty Karats, Outer Riches, and Quick Heart Jackpots. Worked daily in close collaboration with support artists in development of game theme/style, character illustrations, and choreography• Successfully provided support in the production of full art packages for Ra’s Awakening, Charming Cat Treasures, Jackpot Guardians, Wild Lantern Shower, Honey in the Bank, Lunar Wilds Xtreme Frenzy, and Land Your Luck • Provided clear art direction and fostered constructive feedback with my peers, local and overseas, for mobile apps Big Fish Casino, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino, and other unreleased titles• Worked closely with game designer to ensure the art package is accentuating game play needs for the best user experience • During project conceptualization, provided mood boards and choreography to technical artists, animators, and project managers for discussion and determining asset scope and milestones• Collated thorough documentation of game deliverables, game mechanics, and special edge case scenarios for hand-off to Technical Artists and Game Developers• Under project developer guidance, seamlessly integrated 2D assets into Unity Engine and regularly pushed art updates via GitHub• Delivered promotional assets to the marketing/strategy teams for implementation on social media, game lobbies, and company internal communications • Fostered a welcoming and collaborative company culture through the Fun Committee; helped organize large studio events and small team events to promote a fun and healthy atmosphere

Reno, Nevada Area

• Lead artist in the production of “For Sale” slot games: Fairy Hollow and Asian Bloom -renamed Prosperity Link. Collaborated with support artist in the development and illustration of female characters found in both titles • Worked closely with lead artist in the production of Premium Product slot games: Blake Shelton and Sex and the City• Provided creative direction and 2D assets for implementation in slot games: symbol sets, logos, reels, backgrounds, verbiage, animations, and physical parts • Worked closely with game designer to ensure the art package is accentuating game play needs for the best user experience• Determined asset scope with lead artist and team manager in order to accurately provide hours and milestones to product management

Auburn, Alabama Area

• Developed the annual marketing campaign schedule and creative direction for email, product, and social media releases• Produced campaign graphics, as well as styled and captured all product photography• Worked with production and inventory departments in order to accurately communicate to business clients product and ordering availability• Redesigned company logo and branding standards, as well as the company website and production materials such as packaging, display catalogs, order forms, email signatures, and newsletters (print and digital) • Designed and provided creative direction for visual marketing materials such as catalogs, store display signage, promotional brochures, and monthly newsletters• Distributed upcoming campaign newsletters to retailers via print and digital (MailChimp) communications• Collaborated with senior marketing management and outsource photographers in artistic direction for model and product photography shoots• Designed visually stimulating ads for editorial publications such as Gift Ware News, Gift Shop, and Stationery Trends• Captured and edited product photography for national clients David’s Bridal, Joss & Main, and Zulily • Assisted senior marketing manager in writing and proofing text copy for upcoming products, promotions, and email events• Provided concepts to the R&D department in developing new products

Auburn, Alabama Area

Initial Outfitters provides an amazing business opportunity for women like you to earn extra income or a full time career on your own schedule. You and your customers will love our beautiful line of personalized jewelry, accessories, and home decor.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Area

- Updated community newsletters for two non-profit organizations. - Contributed to the artistic direction for new company logo, "I Do Vino!"

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Epsilon Iota, Magna Cum Laude Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, AIGA (The Professional.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Fine/Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Dean's List, National Honor Society, Presidential ScholarMagna Cum Laude

Advanced College Prep

Honors