EDUCATION:
Proud Graduate of University of North Texas
BA in Journalism - Concentration in Advertising - Minor in Marketing
I spent the first 3 years of my college career as an Art major studying Communication Design, focusing on Graphic Design and Art Direction. I felt that changing my major to Journalism would give me a competitive edge by having training in both graphic design and copywriting.
SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (including
Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), FlexiDESIGNER and QuarkXpress.
• Expert in the creation and edition of complex, multi-layered files,
illustration (digital or otherwise), use of style sheets and master pages,
production and the preparation of artwork for production.
• Strong aptitude in branding and logo design.
• Gifted in management (of people, time, projects, etc).
• Mac and PC friendly.
EXPERIENCE:
GREEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH, TYLER, TEXAS | NOVEMBER ’20 - PRESENT
ART DIRECTOR | Tasks included overseeing and / or creating all artistic elements on all campuses, including signage, all print and digital marketing items, overall atmosphere, sermon series art, seasonal decor, and event branding / atmosphere. A major task was a complete rebrand of the church, including logo creation, brand style guide, website, and social media. This also required a rebrand of each individual ministry, as well as establishing a global / multi-site branding philosophy.
From this job, I gained experience in extensive global branding by combining all my previous experience in branding, sign creation, and management. I was also allowed to work on some of my favorite projects, including curriculum books, event branding kits, and sermon series packages.
20EAST AGENCY | LEAD DOG DIGITAL, TYLER, TEXAS | APRIL ’19 - NOVEMBER ‘20
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Tasks included design projects as assigned, created overall look and feel for clients, establish strong branding for our own agency as well as our clients, proofing, editing, copywriting as needed.
From this job, I gained experience fine-tuning the branding process.
SIGN MASTERS OF TYLER, TYLER, TEXAS | MAY ’14 - APRIL ‘19
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AND DESIGNER | Tasks included management of projects, management of other project managers, sales, logo and branding design, internal branding and marketing, consultation with clients, sign design, production management, invoicing.
From this job, I gained experience as a manager while learning I had the innate ability to create AND organize, build team morale, motivate others and form loyal client relationships.
BUSINESS DIRECT MARKETING, TYLER, TEXAS | APRIL ’08 - MAY ’14
ART DIRECTOR | Tasks included design conception and execution, direction of all creative aspects, preparation of artwork for in-house (and out) production, production of graphics, web design, logo design, construction of layouts for brochures and case study books, illustration, consultation with clients, use of independent judgement with little to no supervision.
From this job, I gained an expert knowledge of design, the printing process and production that I was unable to gain from my education alone.
INCHORUS MARKETING, FLOWER MOUND, TX | JUNE ’07 - APRIL ’08
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | Tasks included design work as assigned, preparation of ads for print, ordering of promotional items and keeping contact with the client.
From this job, I gained advertising design experience by editing and creating complex, multi-layered files.
NORTH TEXAS EXES, DENTON, TX | SEPTEMBER ’05 - NOVEMBER ’07
MARKETING ASSISTANT | Tasks included website maintenance, creation of ads, letters and invitations, and creation of e-cards and other website artwork.
From this job, I gained experience in working with non-profit and designing in an academic capacity.
UNT JOURNALISM MAC LAB, DENTON, TX | JANUARY ‘06 - MAY ‘06
LAB INSTRUCTOR | Tasks included teaching, direction and supervision of students in the lab.
From this job, I gained advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and learned to train other graphic designers.