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•As a member of the design team, conceptualize environmental branding initiatives; specializing in the athletics and entertainment industries. •Create detailed production documents, collaborating with trusted vendors to guarantee proper installations. •Work creatively within brand standards, in order to make each environmental upgrade an extension of the client’s branding.

•Primary point of contact for senior management, coaching and support staff for 20-sport athletic department.•Directed a team of professional designers and photographers to effectively manage department workload and graphic design project deliverables.•Established inter-department brand standards to maximize visibility of the University of Minnesota.•Led design creation and installation for facility branding initiatives, working as the primary point of contact for vendor relations.

•Lead creative development and execution for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Hockey and support units, delivering specialized ticketing campaigns, environmental installations and recruiting materials.•Developed social media standards and strategy to elevate external facing messaging.•Managed internship and student assistant program, assisting interns and students in developing sports design portfolios and gaining athletic experience.

•Created gameday materials, print and digital campaigns and brand collateral.•Worked with a developer to design the UI/UX of the Nothing Short of Greatness fundraising website.

Design websites for college, amateur, and high school sport teams. Work with client logos, colors, and images to create websites that fit as an extension of the team’s branding.

Organized meetings and events for the student group. Designed print and web ads for various events. Arranged and curated student graphic design shows.Collaborated to start the first SCSU Graphic Design Senior Portfolio showcase website: www.cmykillinit.com

Handled finances of SCSU SGDA (Student Graphic Design Association). Designed print and web ads for various events. Aided in the curation of student-run gallery shows.

Design digital and print advertisements, event apparel design, billboard design, and other Earth Day Half Marathon advertising collateral material. Engage with Earth Day runners through managing the event's Facebook and Twitter pages. Coordinate with sponsors to hold contests and giveaways through social media.

Responsible for creating flyers, posters, and logos for Campus Rec Organizations. Create web banners, digital signage, and social media designs. Develope marketing strategies with a team to increase awareness of Campus Rec services and to bring in new fitness pass users.