• Supervise adherence to established branding for Houchens Food Group subsidiary brands• Develop branding guidelines for new brands after they have become established• Supervise junior design associate projects and offer feedback and guidance til project is final• Develop and manage interior design & decor for various Houchens owned brands including grocery and convenience stores• Create and manage content for digital signs, menus, LED boards and digital coupon kiosks• Create content for print and digital platforms as needed• Work with marketing team to determine best marketing techniques and strategies for each campaign• Develop website for Houchens corporate and the Crossroads IGA brand

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.• Plans concept by studying information and materials.• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

I create laser engraved, handcrafted, one of a kind jewelry and gift items. Constructed by hand and designed with casual elegance in mind. My jewelry pieces offer my customers a way to express themselves in an understated way. Give as a gift or keep for yourself, these items are priced so that everyone can afford to own something they truly love and that expresses their unique style.

I specialize in print design and company branding. See my website at stephanieaustindesigns.com

Duties at Entourage included marketing designs for both online and print. Designing promotional materials and custom t-shirts for each trip. Other duties as Entourage Management included working with clients to plan and organize all details of upcoming trips. Managing a trip included booking all transportation, lodging, and meals. Planning detailed itineraries with activities for each day and and some tour directing.

At Capstone Signs, I was the Design Director for the Art Department. Main duties included custom print design, custom screen print design, custom embroidery patterns, and creating online and printed advertising for our sister company Bandy Bedding. Duties also included managing inventory and balancing invoices.

Last position was the Copy & Print Center Specialist (department manager). Job obligations included training new employees to be Copy Pro's, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, organizing production flow, and streamlining the day to day business of the CPC. Duties also included providing quick turn-arounds for customers with in-store design needs. Projects included but not limited to business cards, banners, posters, flyers, letterheads, hand-bills, and restaurant menus.

I worked in all parts of this store including Customer Service Desk, Cash Wrap, Children's Department and the Barnes & Noble Cafe. Before leaving, I was promoted to Cafe Lead and helped manage the Cafe Department alongside the Cafe Manager.