ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Jessica.
Designer. Visionary. Craft-o-holic.
Nice to Meet you!
Thanks for stopping by to peruse my design work. I am an artist by heart and can always be found creating something. My Mississippi roots have taught me to be humble, hospitable and open to new ways of seeing things. I have been a professional designer for over 15 years and am well versed in cohesively designing for different media touchpoints. If you would like to download a pdf of my resume, please contact me.
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design 2005, Cum laude
SKILLS

Branding
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Identity Branding
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Logo marks
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Brand Standards
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Templates

Storytelling
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Storyboarding
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Video Editing
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Animation
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Interactive PDFs

Design
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Print
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Direct Mail
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Websites
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Email
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Interactive Portals
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Presentations
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Ads
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UI Frames

Consulting
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Design and layout
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Vision boards
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Critiques
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Concepting
PROFICIENCIES
adobe cc
microsoft office
basic html
acrobat
workamajig
calligraphy
final cut express
letterpress
photography
painting
illustration
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.
Red House Global Brand Architects, Alpharetta, Georgia
Senior Designer, 2005—2018
• 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
HONORS
PIAG Award
2017, Best of Category: Client: Cognizant
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
Telly Award
2007 “Stick Man” Animation; client: Inovis
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
WORK HISTORY
AAHOMECARE
ALERE
ATLANTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
AT&T
BAYER
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC
COGNIZANT
COURTNAY & ROWE
CHANGE HEALTHCARE
CHARTSPAN
DEBMED
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
EXCEL HEALTH
ELSEVIER
ENSONO
EQUIFAX
ETA CREATIVE EVENT PRODUCERS
GEORGIA PACIFIC
GILBARCO
GREENWAY HEALTH
KAPPA DELTA RHO
LAUREL & MAY MARKET
LEXISNEXIS
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES
MAYO HEALTH CLINIC
MCKESSON
MEDEANALYTICS
MEDECISION
MUGS ON MILTON
ONCOLENS
PLAID CONSULTING
PNC BANK
PRIOR AUTH NOW
RAY'S ON THE RIVER
ST. ANGELO'S PIZZA
SWEETER BY THE DOUGHZEN
THE MUSIC STUDIO
TOP TIER TREES
TRANSUNION
TRIPWIRE INTERACTIVE
TRIZETTO
WITH LOVE, PAPERIE
FULLY INVOLVED!
AIGA-Atlanta
Atlanta Printmakers Studio
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
UNICEF NextGen Art Auction Donator
ICE Atlanta's Wedding Day Hooray!
Chattanooga's This Ain't Your Mama's Wedding
Mural Painting