I am a Visual Designer and Marketing Specialist, influenced by clean and purposeful design, and connecting people through creative marketing. I am currently working with clients and agencies on a project basis. I have a strong background in production, managing deliverables across sales and marketing teams, and communicating deadlines and project components with clients and outside agencies.Portfolio Examples: https://www.behance.net/mollyjdesign

● Created websites using the Wordpress platform and Divi theme builder● Built out e-commerce stores in Square and integrated into wordpress websites● Managed multiple client’s social media accounts and created graphics and captions monthly for b2b and b2c brands● Created custom digital artwork, logos, and illustrations in Adobe Illustrator● Designed graphics and content for ILM Marketing’s website in Wordpress and provided art direction and design for agency rebrand● Built out a content library of proposal elements within Canva and Pandadocs so any team member could pull graphics and edit text for proposal building

With about a decade of experience as a designer and marketing specialist, half of which I spent in a fast-paced agency setting, I am well-versed in graphic design production across print and digital media. I worked on a freelance basis for clients in the Wilmington and Raleigh, NC areas, and remotely in the US.

● Produced communication resources such as media kits and custom proposals for b2b clients and event and social marketing for b2c clients● Generated a 3x increase in sales, social media following, and audience engagement● Lead the rebranding and expansion of the digital reach of WILMAmag.com through a complete website and product redesign in 2019● Automated personalized Mailchimp email campaigns to push out scheduled marketing opportunities. Trained sales team on analytics and digital lead generation tactics resulting in surpassing a $1 million sales goal in 2019● Coordinated advertising and marketing for media agency across diverse print and digital media channels for external clients and in-house brands● Managed a team of 5+ freelance designers and writers on creating original content

As a graphic designer I specialize in logo design and creative direction through web and print marketing. Logo/Branding | Content Marketing | Advertising | Google Analytics / SEO | Social Media Marketing | Website Building (Wordpress or SquareSpace)

● Coordinated patient benefits for a specialty pharmacy, obtained insurance benefits and processed copay card assistance● Communicated directly with patients, doctor office staff and insurance● Maintained a patient database within Salesforce and pharmacy CMS, completed phone/fax/email administrative duties ensuring the processing required prior authorizations● Maintained legal pharmacy and HIPPA compliance guidelines and followed SOPs for customer and patients per the Specialty Pharmacy

● Create marketing content in support of strategic initiatives for a group of c-suite commercial real estate executives● Designed and maintain print and digital marketing assets; including presentations, proposals, and event materials for internal and external audiences using the Adobe Creative Suite and various CMS systems● Established and maintain organizational brand standards in graphic design, typography, and cohesive communication

I completed several contracts in Raleigh through the recruiters of The Creative Group, where I worked for multiple clients in need of digital design work. I created websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript on the Wordpress platform. Contracts extended from six weeks to six months depending on the needs of the client.

Oversaw B2B communications and sales of a product in over 1,500 small boutiques and large retailers. Fulfilling wholesale orders, communicating with buyers, maintaining relationships with national brands and international distributors. My role included account management, marketing, and content creation.

From July to December 2011 during my initial 6 months working with Freaker USA I was working part time as an office admin as well as fulfilling a marketing & graphic design internship of 10-15 hours per week. My responsibilities included creating advertisements and graphics for web purposes. I became proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My internship was guided by the chief graphic designer of Freaker USA, Justin Mitchener. His knowledge of art direction continues to inspire me as a designer and am grateful for the knowledge I gained from this internship.

Graphic DesignerFreelance graphic design involving logo design, branding, advertising, and page layout using the Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on InDesign. As a soon to be graduate this was a great opportunity for me to put forth my design skills in a professional environment.

DJ for WUAG 103.1 FM in Greensboro, NCCo-hosted a 3 hour radio show weekly, featuring independent music, local news, and events. Operated studio equipment, conducted interviews, reported news and PSA's, and provided brief commentary as a radio personality.