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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Design continuous layout graphics on wraps, bags and java jackets as well as review, edit, and compose the final print production proofs. I have a thorough knowledge of packaging templates and press capabilities, limitations and requirements. Additionally, I manage and develop multiple projects at a time for six separate production plants paying meticulous attention to detail to catch and evaluate costly errors.Lead Graphic Artist for Bagcraft. I direct and advise team members, train and mentor new employees, create training material and improve efficiency by heavily modifying and reorganizing packaging templates, window dies and file systems. Work with hundreds of top tier brands and smaller local businesses: Whole Foods, Starbucks and McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Wendys, Burger King, Disney and Honey Mama.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Designed a logo, walk-card, digital ads and endorsements posts as well as edited head shots for local Kalamazoo politicians. In addition, I edited and uploaded photos and textto LUSH interior design LLC’s WordPress website.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Designed print pieces for a variety of national campaigns and organizations such as: direct mail, door hangers and walk-cards. In a fast paced-environment, I designed creative advertisements, from concept to completion, with the successful use of typography and a clean layout to communicate information to voters.

600 Kitchen & Bar

Portage, Mi

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Restored old photographs by editing out any imperfections such as faded or torn pictures and brought back lost content. I selected and edited over a hundred photos that were installed throughout the Alumni Center at Western Michigan University. I also archived the West Michigan Graphic Design Collection, which contains valuable works from Herman Miller, Upjohn and French Paper Company.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Designed multiple gallery announcements, promotional posters for university events and typeset the inner contents and designed the cover of Ultra-Cabin, a poetry book by Kimberly Lambright.