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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Create and design internal and outward-facing digital multimedia marketing materials for B2B, B2C, e-commerce, PPC and SaaS companies, including, but not limited to:- Landing Pages- Animated GIFs- HTML5 Animated Ads- Static Digital Advertisements (Google, Meta & LinkedIn Platforms)- Motion Graphics for Marketing Videos- Infographics- Social Media Graphics (Organic, Ads, Stories, Highlights, and Carousels)- PowerPoint Presentation Decks- Whitepapers- Organize and plan graphic design schedule | Daily project management software usage (Asana)- Participate in client meetings/brainstorming sessions

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Offering freelance graphic design and multimedia creative services to individuals and businesses across the United States.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Founded in April 2018, Love of the Mouse is a multimedia organization housing podcasts, blogs, creative services, social media management and a custom apparel shop centered around all things Disney and pop-culture.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Manage, Oversee & Lead company’s Design Department in office and virtual formats-Provide oversight/management of 10 designers (some international)-Virtually train and onboard international designers stationed in the Philippines-Mentor & teach young designers and interns looking to better their careers in the design field-Collaborate with Associate Creative Director on Design Department Goals and Initiatives-Schedule client requests and daily project intake-Organize daily Design Department project schedule-Lead internal company meetings and client conference calls-Design print and web materials for churches and small organizations all across the United States (Flyers, Billboards, TV screens, Website Layouts/Slides, Logos, Character Illustrations, brochures, magazines, Social Media graphics)-Review and provide feedback on all Design Team projects-Supervise all Design Department interns-Communicate daily via Email, phone and virtual video calls with clients regarding design projects-Visit clients to build working relationships-Copy-write for projects when necessary-Coordinate project orders with vendors/printers-Work closely with additional department heads to ensure seamless cross platform promotion

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Manage multiple client contracts for Design Department-Review projects and provide feedback for design projects-Participate in client conference calls and internal meetings-Mentor Design Department Interns and act as Internship Supervisor-Design print and web materials for churches and small organizations all across the United States (Flyers, Billboards, TV screens, Website Layouts/Slides, Logos, Character Illustrations, brochures, magazines, Social Media graphics)-Communicate with clients regarding design projects-Coordinate with project vendors/printers

Pittsburgh, Pa

-Design print and web materials for churches and small organizations all across the United States (Flyers, Billboards, TV screens, Website Layouts/Slides, Logos, Character Illustrations, brochures, magazines, Social Media graphics)-Work in a small team environment with 6 other graphic designers

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Create multiple different Disney-Inspired t-shirt designs.

St Augustine, Florida, United States

- Develop eye catching Disney Parks inspired graphics for use on t-shirts, hats, and other merchandise.

Moon, Pennsylvania, United States

- Design short and long-form digital and print publications (magazines, newsletters, booklets, guides, etc.)- Create different designs for social media, websites & print materials

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Designed infographics, reports, organizational logos, and other marketing materials within the Division of Student Affairs.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Developed and deisgned the Central Office's 2018-2019 Residential Handbook through the University's Division of Student Affairs.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Manage all design services for University’s Division is Student Affairs (Marketing)-Manage team of student interns-Teach design principles to strengthen intern skill sets-Coordinate intern schedules and assignments-Create cutting edge web & print designs (flyers, brochures, magazines, posters, logos) for different organizations through the Division of Student Affairs-Meet/communicate with clients on a daily basis regarding Design services

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Design graphics for social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)-Create animated GIFs for Twitter to engage viewers-Write copy for all designs-Research statistics and interesting facts for infographic designs-Create compelling visuals promoting Pittsburgh Sports teams-Build graphic slideshows to boost views on WPXI.com-Daily meetings/communication with Digital Content Manger and Digital team for graphic idea pitches

Moon, Pennsylvania

-Manage design team and input of all design services (web & social, formerly print)-Create daily web graphics for rmusentrymedia.com articles-Create engaging social media graphics (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)-Design Infographics for Sports & News Stories-Research statistics for infographic designs-Write copy for all outgoing designs-Assign staff members weekly projects-Help staff members with any issues or flaws in their designs and teach techniques to strengthen skill sets -Create magazine layouts-Daily meeting/communication with other managers to ensure best overall organizational success-Write articles/Social Media posts-Film video packages-Shoot photos at different events-Proofread/edit articles for spelling, grammar, sentence structure and cohesiveness

Moon, Pennsylvania

Moon, Pennsylvania

-Manage design team and input of all design services (web & social, formerly print)-Create daily web graphics for rmusentrymedia.com articles-Create engaging social media graphics (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)-Design Infographics for Sports & News Stories-Research statistics for infographic designs-Write copy for all outgoing designs-Assign staff members weekly projects-Help staff members with any issues or flaws in their designs and teach techniques to strengthen skill sets -Create magazine layouts-Daily meeting/communication with other managers to ensure best overall organizational success-Write articles/Social Media posts-Film video packages-Shoot photos at different events-Proofread/edit articles for spelling, grammar, sentence structure and cohesiveness

Moon, Pennsylvania

-Design graphic packages for all campus television shows-Create graphics for live sporting events (Three Rivers Classic)-Operate graphics during live shows/tapings-Film Video Packages-Edit Video Packages

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Design scoreboard graphic layouts-Adhere to Pittsburgh Penguins brand standards -Research opposing teams and highlight player match-ups for all design projects-Basic animation renderings (AfterEffects)-Work closely with Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

Pittsburgh, Pa

-Create promotional graphics for social media posts-Work closely with Marketing Director to brainstorm ideas/promotional events-In-Game Operations (Fan Engagement, Halftime Activities, Mascot Duties)

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

-Organize outgoing shipments-Stock warehouse-Scale & weigh products

Murrysville, Pennsylvania

-Build sandwiches-operate grill/fryers-prepare food for daily sales-work closely with managers and other crew members

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts (Graphic Design), Gpa: 3.65/4.0, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: RMU Sentry Media - Chief Graphic Designer, Society for Collegiate Journalists - President, RMU TV.

Gpa: 3.85/4.0

Activities and Societies: Penn Trafford Video, Treasurer - Video Club, Art Club, Track & Field team (3-Year Letterman)