In-house Graphic Arts Designer responsible for creative direction and development at the Office of Communications with the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Creative solutions for creative needs. The West Falls Creative Company is a new brand for an old face in the commissioned art and graphic design services. Based in Central IL, serving clients worldwide, we offer quality services at affordable rates. Graphic design, illustration, digital photography, commissioned art, murals, installations and more. I also provide art direction, creative consulting, branding research, development, implementation, strategy, and management. Social media marketing, web graphics, print graphics, signage, storefront, and vehicle advertising. There is not a solution I can't provide for any form of creative need. I turned a hobby and passion in to a career. Let me use that passion to transform your vision to reality. West Falls Creative Company - "Hire Creatives. Share in their talents."

Develops creative design concepts, graphics, and layouts for organizational publications, professional development materials, and grant funded statewide behavioral marketing and public awareness campaigns.

Event & Wedding Photography Storybook photo editingBrand management

Branding and collateral development for luxury event properties

On-site commercial photography utilizing Canon digital camera systems, studio lighting, and product photography sets for cataloging estate auction lots for auction, brand advertising, and event marketing assets. Cataloging auction contract items. Copywriting auction lot and item descriptions. Spreadsheet inputting catalog data for online auctions and internal reports. Collection asset inventory duties. Other duties as assigned.

In charge of all creative design and production management duties. Graphic design, wide-format digital latex printing, print production & finishing, digitally printed media, cut vinyl, and installation of cut & printed graphics, business branding, identity, implentation and strategy for the signage, storefront & vehicle graphics industry, in both B2B and B2C markets. Maintained printer supplies, media inventory and production areas. Led applications and installations of most graphics and signage jobs. Was key art direction for all internal designs and shop brand management. Maintained client correspondence for creative project inquires. Managed orders and logistics with contracted suppliers and print providers. Research price comparisons of local markets.Connected owner with alternate suppliers and collaborated with other sign print shops within the Sign World network. Introduced the internship program from Robert Morris University to the business and successfully managed, trained and passed two interns. Equipment: HP-L25500 60" Wide Format Latex Digital PrinterGraphtec FC8000 Vinyl PlotterRoyal Sovereign RSC-1650LS Wide-Format Cold LaminatorWide Format Matte CutterOnyx RIPMastercut-v2AdvertisementsArt DirectionBannersBranding BrochuresBusiness CardsCut vinyl lettering and graphicsChannel lettering design Client consultationsDesktop PublishingDigital printing and finishingDigital photograph enlargementsDie cut graphics (set lines for send off die cuts and in-house plotter print/cut jobs)FliersHand stretched gallery quality canvas prints Handbills Item TagsLabelsProject managementPrint productionProduction managementRelator signsR&DSignage - Design - Finishing - InstallationsSocial Media ManagementStorefront graphicsTypesettingVehicle & Motorcycle graphicsVehicle Wrap designs and installationVinyl decalsVehicle lettering (Fleet)Vinyl Removal Web Design (front end)Web graphics (assets & social media)Window graphics

What started as a side illustration project for my college instructor in exchange for some pocket money turned into a labor of love. Focusing primarily in graphic design, digital illustration and photography, I lent my talents to many project over the years - both local and not. I've acted as a contributing artist/designer on many projects in that time that restricted my use of the work from personal portfolios. The results from such mistakes have shaped the current way I handle my freelance business.

Worked on the rebrand of a local Farm Implement corporationProduct photography, editing, and optimizationStoryboarding for brand pitchesDigital illustration for print materialsDirect Mailers for political campaignsTelephone book advertisementsATM advertisements

- Created designs and illustrations for skateboard brand products.- Developed custom advertising, catalog collateral, and promotional material for both print and digital mediums

Developed brand marks and icons for brand elementsDesigned print advertising and marketing collateral for local businesses