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Birmingham, Mi, Us

Warren, Michigan, United States

Develop, deploy and report on brand, creative and marketing strategies and tactics across platforms for 6 retail locations and several product lines. Includes packaging design, digital and print advertising, social media, web and e-commerce, in-store displays, exterior signage, and special projects.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Developed 20+ logo identities for various organizations in partnership with Brakeman design team. Created illustrations and designs for annual reports, posters, mailers, large interior and exterior graphic installations, van wraps, and architectural development.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Researched, wrote, and illustrated various 1 to 20-page nonfiction and journalistic comics for publication, and was awarded Kalamazoo Arts Council grant in 2016. In addition to creating and selling personal work, collaborated with clients on projects including illustration and branding.

Supported company growth from 2 to 7 employees through development of graphics products and standards, internal processes, and client relationships. As sole graphic designer, worked closely with content writing and web development teams on a variety of projects for 40+ clients.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Managed team of up to 10 cashiers. Administered performance reviews, scheduling, labor budgeting, and monitored sales. Planned all-staff meetings. Helped shape store policies, systems, and training in HR, customer service, and marketing following store relocation and expansion and in 2011. (Began work at PFC in July 2011 as cashier).