PASSION, INNOVATION, AND INTEGRITY!
Over the past 18 years, I have had many roles including, Senior Graphic Designer, UX/UI Designer, Print Production Artist, Table Tennis Teammate, and Self-proclaimed Motivational Speaker!
Considered a “go-to” person, I am always on board to help anyone tackle technical difficulties, challenge perspectives, or even give an Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” themed client presentation!
Very skilled with Photoshop, Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects as-well-as a talented artist/illustrator with a passion for organization, learning, and always asking questions.
I have a passion for excellence, always doing my best at any given job. I am also not afraid to take on complex projects or go the extra mile, especially if it involves piloting an F-14 Tomcat like Tom Cruise in Top Gun.
If given the opportunity, I always do my best!
Thank you.
GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS
• Brand Creation and Extension
• Logo and Typography Design
• Print and Digital Graphics
• Original Artwork and Illustration
• Packaging and Product Design
• Social Media and Digital Graphics
• Website Design and Coding
• Publishing and Interior Layouts
• Pre-Press and Printing Processes
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Adobe Photoshop (Expert)
• Adobe Illustrator (Expert)
• Adobe InDesign (Expert)
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Creative Suite Apps
• MAC OSX
• Windows PC
• Microsoft Office
• BOX
• Wrike
EDUCATION
Graphic Design
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
✅ 18+ years of design experience
✅ Organized and on time, with attention to detail
✅ Strong work ethic and team player
✅ Talented, multi-faceted creative
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Organization/Project Management
• Maintained brand integrity for established product lines
• Completed work assignments on schedule and on budget
• Submitted work for feedback, revisions, and approval
• Used cloud-based (BOX and Adobe) file-sharing software
• Scheduled and directed photoshoots
• Worked with 3rd party vendors and suppliers
Leadership/Communication
• Lead design projects from start to finish
• Scheduled meetings w/ team members to identify creative needs
• Communicated design concepts and choices w/ team members
• Illustrated conceptualized ideas, layouts, aesthetics, or motifs
• Assigned and reviewed tasks with Project Management Software
EXPERIENCE
Art Director/Creative Lead | Vibrant Faith | Dec 2020- Current
Remote, United States
Graphic Designer | Jax Mercantile Co. | Aug 2021 - Oct 2023
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Freelance Graphic Designer | Jul 2020
Loveland, Colorado, United States
Lead Graphic Designer | Group Publishing | Nov 2014 – July 2020
Loveland, Colorado, United States
Graphic\Web Designer | All-for-One Communications | July 2005 – Oct 2014
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States