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Resume

About Me

Seasoned Creative Design professional with deep expertise across all stages of the design process—from initial concept to final production. Adept at working collaboratively with clients as well as creative teams to deliver impactful, brand-elevating campaigns. Skilled in brand identity, art direction, brand strategy, marketing, and ideation, with a proven ability to balance creative vision and business objectives. Open to full-time, freelance, or contract opportunities as a Creative Director, Art Director, or Senior Graphic Designer.

Professional Experience

Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2025

Creative Development Manager
Lighthouse Brand Marketing

  • Proven experience across both B2B and B2C campaigns, with hands-on expertise in social media marketing and UI/UX design

  • Collaborated with account services and clients to ensure a thorough understating of project scope and expectations

  • Managed budgets and timelines for client approval

  • Supervised in-house designers and freelancers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of high-quality work

  • Created various campaign elements, including menus, point-of-sale, packaging, and print materials

  • Approved printer proofs to ensure quality and accuracy

Oct. 2001 - Sept. 2014

Senior Art Director
Lighthouse Marketing and Design

  • Managed a wide range of design projects including branding, print materials, and packaging

  • Executed high-impact branding and point-of-sale designs that increased brand recognition and customer engagement

  • Created style guides to ensure consistency of all campaign elements

Oct. 1997 - Sept. 2001

Art Director
Lighthouse Marketing and Design

  • Provided creative input and ideas during all stages of development to help produce effective design solutions for clients

  • Demonstrated consistency in typography, layout, color selection, and packaging to create cohesive and visually appealing designs

  • Managed product photo shoots, including scouting locations, set-up, and supervision  

Feb. 1994 - Sept. 1997

Art Director
Meissner Illustration and Design

  • Designed catalogs and local magazines for clients such as hospitals, medical supply companies, and local tourism boards

  • Created both traditional and digital illustrations for a wide range of products

Sept. 1988 - Feb. 1994

Senior Graphic Designer
Char-Broil

  • Produced packaging and print materials while demonstrating strong attention to detail to keep designs consistent across the company’s various brands

  • Worked with creative director to ensure design work adhered to the company’s vision and met industry standards

1988 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Developed a wide range of visual assets, including logos, illustrations, brochures, programs, posters, banners, and other marketing collateral for various clients, including school organizations, non-profits, and small businesses.

  • Successfully managed design projects of varying complexity, from quick-turnaround pamphlets to comprehensive media guides and in-depth brand standard development

Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe XD

  • Adobe After Effects

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Google Slides

  • Figma

  • Sketch

Skills & Expertise

  • Brand Identity

  • Art Direction

  • Brand Strategy

  • Marketing & Campaign Cevelopment

  • Brand Awareness & Positioning

  • Ideation & Conceptual Thinking

  • Creative & Production Oversight

  • Problem Solving

  • Collaboration & Team Leadership

  • Adaptability & Flexibility

  • Detail-Oriented Execution

Brands I Have
Worked With

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Education

BFA, Graphic Design

Stephen F. Austin State University

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