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 PROFICIENCIES

adobe cc

microsoft office

basic html

acrobat

workamajig

calligraphy
final cut express 

letterpress

photography

painting

illustration

 

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EXPERIENCE

Freelance / Contract 
Art Director, present

Concepting, development and execution of print and interactive design solutions for brand development, collateral layouts, promotional campaigns, website design, digital and print advertising. Clients include nationwide corporate firms and small businesses.

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Red House Global Brand Architects, Alpharetta, Georgia

Senior Designer, 2005—2018

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• Designing components from concept to completion for integrated marketing campaigns for mid-size to FORTUNE 500 companies 
involved in healthcare, technology, supply-chain companies, & non-profits

• Rebranding & promoting product lines for clients, creating streamlined microsites & web portals,
designing trade show graphics & collateral, developing storyboards for video production & web spots

• Managing vendor relationships, including identification, negotiation & execution 

• Leading weekly creative team meetings; Identifying & implementing internal process improvements

• Ensuring brand standards are met & approved for our clients' projects

 

Sweet Magnolia Design, Atlanta, Georgia

Co-founder, Designer, 2008 

 

 

• Designing concepts and executing custom orders for handcrafted event invitations and announcements

• Working directly with clients to provide top-quality service

• Consulting with trusted vendors to find the most cost effective way to produce work my clients love.

 

Old Tyme Commissary Children's Boutique and Toy Store 

Jackson, Mississippi

Artist, 1997— 2003 

 

• Custom painted furniture, clothing, and accessories for upscale children's boutique

• Happily worked with clientele on custom design orders exceeding their expectations

• Trained new employees the process to retain high efficiency standards

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HONORS

PIAG Award

2017, Best of Category: Client: Cognizant

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SIA Summit International Award
2016, Bronze Award: Client: TriZetto, 2016, Silver Award: Client: Red House

2012, Bronze Award: Client: AT&T 2010, Silver Award; client: Alere

 

33rd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards.
 2016 Merit for McKesson Strategic Supply Sourcing Integrated Campaign, Client: McKesson 

 

American Graphic Design Award;

   2012 Graphic Design USA, Web, Client: AT&T

   2011 Graphic Design USA Award for Customer Welcome Kit, client: LexisNexis

 

Aster Award

2009 Gold Award for Direct Mailer; client: Barco 

 

MarCom Award

  2011 Gold Award for Integrated Campaign; client: Alere
  2007 Platinum Award for “Stick Man” Animation; client: Inovis, 

  2007 Platinum Award for “Per-Se is Now McKesson” Ads; client: McKesson

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Telly Award

2007 “Stick Man” Animation; client: Inovis 

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Publishings

WellWed Magazine, Winter 2013, Invitation Ensemble

The New Big Book of Layouts, Collins Design, October 2010, Multiple invitation pieces 

Featured finalist, PRINT Magazine Student Cover Competition,  April 2005