Developed a new brand for Quantico Yacht Club which reflects the unique military association with the club. Products include website development, PowerPoint, brochure, newsletter, etc.

Department of Defense support services within MC&FP including multiple programs found on the Military OneSource (MOS) website.» Created flyers, posters, factsheets, brochures, reports, informational binders, and other collateral. Selected and edited photography for the MOS website and collateral.» Performed 508 compliance checks.» Followed strict military protocol in the design process. Highly structured team environment.

US Agency for International Development, Data Services through contractor LAC Group» Created graphic materials for USAID Data Services including printed flyers, Global Announcements, Twitter graphics, all Data Services templates, presentation and website icon library, PowerPoint presentations, infographics, brochures, digital ads, and posters.» Developed brand for Data Services which aligned with the USAID brand. Produced key branded art and graphics for use on all Data Services… Show more US Agency for International Development, Data Services through contractor LAC Group» Created graphic materials for USAID Data Services including printed flyers, Global Announcements, Twitter graphics, all Data Services templates, presentation and website icon library, PowerPoint presentations, infographics, brochures, digital ads, and posters.» Developed brand for Data Services which aligned with the USAID brand. Produced key branded art and graphics for use on all Data Services materials.» Completed international figure illustrations for training videos.» Oversaw visual presentation and brand for several websites and dashboards. Show less

Tower Bridge International Group | New Oasis International Education is an International Education company that provides high school opportunities to foreign students in a homestay environment.» Created print and digital art including posters, flyers, social media graphics, email blasts. Managed website and multichannel campaign materials.» Developed brand strategy for a multiple-brand, global company. Worked on a verbal and visual brand development project basing deliverables on… Show more Tower Bridge International Group | New Oasis International Education is an International Education company that provides high school opportunities to foreign students in a homestay environment.» Created print and digital art including posters, flyers, social media graphics, email blasts. Managed website and multichannel campaign materials.» Developed brand strategy for a multiple-brand, global company. Worked on a verbal and visual brand development project basing deliverables on the new mission, vision, and values statements—a Chinese and American collaboration.Built trust for the company in its target audiences and elevated the brand in a very competitive market.» Wrote a strategic marketing plan for the national business model.» Due to an industry-wide downturn, a number of positions in the company were eliminated. The graphic design role was among them. Instead, Tower Bridge has continued employment on a freelance basis. Show less

CBTeam is a consultant firm that specializes in contract work in fields of eLearning and professional training. » Created proposal graphics for Rite-Solutions, a software development firm.» Completed instructional illustrations for Hatch, Inc., who provides tech solutions for early learners.

Pima County Public Library is a 26-branch library system with 500 staff members serving nearly one million people throughout Pima County.» Sole graphic artist for Library system. Creatively designed all materials including website pages, social media graphics, brochures, posters, bookmarks, infographics, newspaper ads, bus wrap, facility signs, large format presentations, identity package, badges, business cards, booklets, annual reports, and PowerPoint presentations. Collaborated with… Show more Pima County Public Library is a 26-branch library system with 500 staff members serving nearly one million people throughout Pima County.» Sole graphic artist for Library system. Creatively designed all materials including website pages, social media graphics, brochures, posters, bookmarks, infographics, newspaper ads, bus wrap, facility signs, large format presentations, identity package, badges, business cards, booklets, annual reports, and PowerPoint presentations. Collaborated with stakeholders tounderstand project goals, plan direction, and address desired outcomes. Communicated and negotiated with all vendors.» Initiator and lead in branding effort for PCPL, guiding diverse staff of fifteen through a one-year branding process resulting in deliverables of a complete visual brand, a communication strategy, and a messaging package. Created a cohesive brand presence which clarified communication for the 26 branch library system using print, website, and social media channels. Increased professionalism and elevated the Library brand across the region. Produced a physical and digital Brand Guide (www.library.pima.gov/brand-guide/) with templates for staff use.» Employed valuable oral communication skills in presentations and training to the Library Board, Friends groups, Executive Team, staff, and state library associations.» Managed and trained graphic design assistants.» Used proven time management and organizational skills to handle task schedules achieve timely project completion.» Administered $50,000 print budget. Show less

ITW Elastek—Having a presence in five states in the Southwest region, ITW Elastek is a $10 million dollar roof-coating manufacturer.» Produced and implemented Elastek’s new visual brand. Updated graphics and created a consistent, professional brand look across all channels which enhanced brand recognition and sales.» Managed media advertising including radio, television, internet, and print. Designed collateral pieces, created print advertisements for industry trade magazines… Show more ITW Elastek—Having a presence in five states in the Southwest region, ITW Elastek is a $10 million dollar roof-coating manufacturer.» Produced and implemented Elastek’s new visual brand. Updated graphics and created a consistent, professional brand look across all channels which enhanced brand recognition and sales.» Managed media advertising including radio, television, internet, and print. Designed collateral pieces, created print advertisements for industry trade magazines, generated newsletters, and oversaw the purchase of logoed items. Communicated and negotiated with all vendors.» Coordinated with numerous Ace Hardware marketing groups nationwide to design and place advertisements in their regional circulars. Created POS pieces for Ace Hardware stores.» Developed booth graphics and marketing presentations for large, industry-focused trade shows.» Performed content management of the company website.» Administered $40,000 marketing budget. Show less

Arizona Mail Order Company was a direct mail retailer of apparel and shoes for women in the United States which consisted of many titles and diverse product offerings.Layout Artist (2008–2010), Image Specialist (2007–2008) & Interim Manager (2007), Production Artist (2004–2007)» Developed brand-based concepts for multiple catalog titles including Lane Bryant and Fingerhut.» Edited imagery: converted raw photography, retouched and composited images, corrected color, and added… Show more Arizona Mail Order Company was a direct mail retailer of apparel and shoes for women in the United States which consisted of many titles and diverse product offerings.Layout Artist (2008–2010), Image Specialist (2007–2008) & Interim Manager (2007), Production Artist (2004–2007)» Developed brand-based concepts for multiple catalog titles including Lane Bryant and Fingerhut.» Edited imagery: converted raw photography, retouched and composited images, corrected color, and added illustrated elements to photos.» Back-end preparation and proofing of catalog spreads. Precision “by-the-numbers” editing of final layouts, logo recreation in Illustrator, pre-flight of all files before sending to press. Adhered to each catalog brand specifications.» Managed staff, trained new employees, and generated written procedures which improved speed and consistency in production. Show less

A Graphic Solution was an ad agency based in Connecticut which serviced primarily non-profit clients in the education and health industries.» Oversaw all design and copywriting activities. Responsible for consultation and negotiation with clients. Formulated job cost estimates, developed project concepts, and executed production through project completion. Administrator of daily business operations.» Designed all materials for several large fundraising events held by the Arthritis… Show more A Graphic Solution was an ad agency based in Connecticut which serviced primarily non-profit clients in the education and health industries.» Oversaw all design and copywriting activities. Responsible for consultation and negotiation with clients. Formulated job cost estimates, developed project concepts, and executed production through project completion. Administrator of daily business operations.» Designed all materials for several large fundraising events held by the Arthritis Foundation (Southern New England Chapter)—attracting sponsors including Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut and Geno Auriemma, coach of the women’s Olympic basketball team.» Produced print advertising for Harvard School of Public Health, executed national product launches for leading emergency lighting manufacturers, and acted in a marketing capacity for numerous other organizations. Show less