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Remote

In my role within the campaigns team at NZXT, I play a crucial part in creating and conceptualizing designs for product launches. Collaborating closely with a dedicated team of designers and creatives, we synergize our efforts with the copy and marketing departments to bring campaign concepts to fruition. My responsibilities also extend to assisting with Keyshot 3D renders for Prebuilt PCs and generating campaign assets. Additionally, I handle the resizing of campaign key visuals (KVs) for social media and partner site skins, and contribute to the implementation of web page designs using DATO.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

At Ink and Lyre, a tabletop RPG publishing side-hustle I enjoy with my husband, my diverse role spans from creating all our design work – including illustrations, t-shirts, and web graphics – to spearheading our brand development. Key highlights include crafting a distinct brand identity, reflected in our logo, website, and overall design language, and driving our digital marketing strategy. This strategy led to substantial growth, evidenced by over 6,000 Instagram followers and 1,500 Twitch followers within the first year and a half. Notably, our Twitch channel was ranked in the top 15 fastest-growing D&D channels, and our campaigns helped raise almost $2,000 for charity, demonstrating both our market impact and commitment to community engagement.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

As a freelance designer, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients across various sectors. My portfolio includes collaborations with organizations such as Decatur Animal Care, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, and the Summit on Philanthropy. I've also provided design services for businesses like Cook's Pest Control and Salt on the Rocks Huntsville, as well as for educational and philanthropic entities like The Schools Foundation and Women's Endowment. Additionally, my creative expertise has been sought by religious institutions, technology firms, financial advisors, and notable individuals like author and public speaker Kevin Allocca and the company DeepTarget.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

At Rocket City Digital, my daily responsibilities spanned a diverse range of projects, encompassing logo design, creation of print materials, social media design, animated graphics, WordPress programming, and web design. I adeptly managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while upholding high standards of quality. In addition to my core duties, I effectively communicated directly with clients, providing them with tailored design solutions.Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in rebranding Rocket City Digital. My contributions included leading design discussions during client meetings and mentoring a design intern, demonstrating both my creative leadership and ability to nurture emerging talent.

Decatur, Alabama Area

In my tenure at Red Sage Communications, I initially held the role of Web Production Artist from May 2014 to February 2016, after which I was promoted to Graphic Designer. My responsibilities included conducting collaborative web and logo design sessions with marketing coordinators, where I played a key role in understanding client needs, establishing design direction, and crafting effective designs tailored to those needs. I was also instrumental in developing messaging for various design projects. Additionally, I contributed to the enhancement of internal processes by developing training documentation for the design department and successfully training a new design hire in October 2015.

405 W. Magnolia Ave. Auburn, Al 36849

In my role at Auburn University's Office of Professional & Career Development, I frequently led brainstorming sessions and collaborated closely with another office designer. We consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of work quality. My primary responsibilities included creating high-quality advertisements and designing industry week posters. These posters played a pivotal role in advertising student career fairs, each tailored to specific industries.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Highschool Degree