Experience
6/17 - Present (Hybrid)
Creative Director
Applied Systems, Inc.
Creative Director
Applied Systems, Inc.
• Developed brand strategies for three Insurtech SaaS B2B companies, boosting market positioning and engagement.
• Created concepts for impactful campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Translated business needs into innovative marketing solutions.
• Partnered with stakeholders to craft tailored strategies.
• Doubled the creative team, expanding design, video, and animation expertise.
• Directed creative vision for an annual user conference with 4,000+ attendees.
• Leveraged AI for content creation, innovation, and market research.
• Created concepts for impactful campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Translated business needs into innovative marketing solutions.
• Partnered with stakeholders to craft tailored strategies.
• Doubled the creative team, expanding design, video, and animation expertise.
• Directed creative vision for an annual user conference with 4,000+ attendees.
• Leveraged AI for content creation, innovation, and market research.
3/16 - Present (Remote)
Creative Consultant
East Raven Design
Creative Consultant
East Raven Design
• Developed brand identities and content reflecting client missions and values.
• Led collaboration sessions to align goals with client vision.
• Created print materials to boost brand visibility and engagement.
• Produced innovative concepts for campaigns, launches, and events.
• Designed UI/UX solutions to enhance usability and user experience.
• Key clients: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girls’ LEAP, Diversity in Learning, John Riley Group, Acuity Brands.
• Led collaboration sessions to align goals with client vision.
• Created print materials to boost brand visibility and engagement.
• Produced innovative concepts for campaigns, launches, and events.
• Designed UI/UX solutions to enhance usability and user experience.
• Key clients: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girls’ LEAP, Diversity in Learning, John Riley Group, Acuity Brands.
4/17 - 5/17
Print Production Contract Graphic Designer
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Print Production Contract Graphic Designer
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Contract role assisting with design and production for national conference
10/16 - 3/17
Graphic Designer
DIRECPATH
Graphic Designer
DIRECPATH
• Designed layouts to enhance visual appeal and engagement.
• Executed print production for quality and on-time delivery.
• Developed marketing strategies that conveyed brand values.
• Created compelling graphics using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Executed print production for quality and on-time delivery.
• Developed marketing strategies that conveyed brand values.
• Created compelling graphics using Adobe Creative Suite.
9/15 - 9/16
Senior Graphic Designer / Instructional Designer
Quality Assist, Inc.
Senior Graphic Designer / Instructional Designer
Quality Assist, Inc.
• Managed projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Developed engaging eLearning modules to boost retention and satisfaction.
• Designed user-focused experiences emphasizing usability and accessibility.
• Created visually aligned designs that effectively conveyed brand messages.
• Crafted cohesive brand identities reflecting company values and audience needs.
• Promoted collaboration through open communication and team support.
• Developed engaging eLearning modules to boost retention and satisfaction.
• Designed user-focused experiences emphasizing usability and accessibility.
• Created visually aligned designs that effectively conveyed brand messages.
• Crafted cohesive brand identities reflecting company values and audience needs.
• Promoted collaboration through open communication and team support.
7/14 - 9/15
Sr. Designer
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Sr. Designer
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Designed graphics that conveyed brand messages and elevated member experiences.
• Led brand development to establish cohesive visual identities across platforms.
• Executed digital marketing strategies to boost online presence and engagement.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions.
• Managed projects to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Directed a team of four designers for creative support at the annual national conference.
• Led brand development to establish cohesive visual identities across platforms.
• Executed digital marketing strategies to boost online presence and engagement.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions.
• Managed projects to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Directed a team of four designers for creative support at the annual national conference.
4/08 - 7/14
Senior Creative Designer
Verizon Telematics Inc.
Senior Creative Designer
Verizon Telematics Inc.
• Designed user-focused solutions to improve experiences, functionality, and engagement.
• Cultivated cohesive brand identities that communicated vision and values.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows and achieve goals.
• Created impactful print and digital marketing campaigns for B2B and B2C audiences.
• Directed UI/UX efforts for web and mobile app development.
• Boosted business development with compelling presentations and RFP responses.
• Collaborated with major clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and State Farm
• Cultivated cohesive brand identities that communicated vision and values.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows and achieve goals.
• Created impactful print and digital marketing campaigns for B2B and B2C audiences.
• Directed UI/UX efforts for web and mobile app development.
• Boosted business development with compelling presentations and RFP responses.
• Collaborated with major clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and State Farm
2/05 - 4/08
Lead Graphic Designer
Advantage Dealer Services
Lead Graphic Designer
Advantage Dealer Services
• Designed engaging print materials to convey key messages to target audiences.
• Fostered teamwork through open communication and diverse perspectives.
• Managed projects from concept to delivery, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Supported project pacing and team supervision under the Creative Manager.
• Created 4C and 2C direct mail pieces for key clients, including Longo Toyota.
• Fostered teamwork through open communication and diverse perspectives.
• Managed projects from concept to delivery, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Supported project pacing and team supervision under the Creative Manager.
• Created 4C and 2C direct mail pieces for key clients, including Longo Toyota.
Education
9/12 - 5/14
MA in Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
MA in Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
8/00 - 12/04
BFA in Graphic Design
Art Institute of Atlanta
BFA in Graphic Design
Art Institute of Atlanta
Skills
Presentation Design · Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) · Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) · Market Analysis · Digital Media · Campaigns · Coaching & Mentoring · Creative Development · Branding & Identity · Figma (Software) · Design Leadership · Senior Leadership · B2B Marketing Strategy · Technology Marketing · Content Creation · Brand Identity · Keynote (Software) · Marketing Strategy · Project Leadership · Creative Strategy · Brand Marketing · Brand Design · Deadline Oriented · Creative Direction · Color Theory · Business-to-Business (B2B) · Creative Management · Ceros (Software) · Team Management · Graphic Design · Brand Strategy · Brand Management · Graphic Design Principles · Collateral Design · Brand Identity Development · Project Management · Performance Marketing · Asana · Slack · Experiential/Tradeshow/Event Design · Copywriting