Contract Graphic Designer + Digital Marketing - Have Faith Studio
(2021)
- Produced print and digital materials, logos, educational publications, book covers, layouts, social media, templates, KDP self-publishing (A+ Content), websites, wall graphics, and copywriting.
- Proven print industry expertise coordinating creative, sales teams, and production to deliver high-quality print projects on deadline.
- Blended creative design and technical print knowledge through contract clients and freelance, overseeing everything from concept and layout through vendor coordination, production, and delivery.
- Experienced in maintaining brand consistency, deliverables for print and digital, web support, and ADA compliant documents.
- Led successful design and rebranding projects, creating modern, unified brand identities for a wide range of clients.
- Planned and executed video campaigns to boost non-profit fundraising. Developed, produced, and promoted engaging video content across social media and YouTube.
- Built clear content pillars for businesses and social media, ensuring every goal and strategy stayed on track.
- Drove significant growth in brand recognition for a rare disease foundation while expanding reach for non-profit live and online fundraising events. Recruited influential social media personalities, boosting online engagement by more than 30% across all platforms.
- Typing speed of 53 WPM.
Creative Services Project Manager and Graphic Designer - Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail
(1997 - 2021)
Hands-on experience in the print industry designing and managing end-to-end projects, from graphic design to project management with a strong knowledge of workflows.
- Designed a wide range of creative projects, including print materials, educational resources, signage, digital assets, promotional products, and trade show displays to elevate brand visibility and engagement.
- Extensive print design experience with a deep understanding of print-ready files, layout, color management, and typography to ensure high-quality final output.
- Delivered outstanding customer service in high-pressure, deadline-driven settings by skillfully prioritizing tasks and continuously optimizing processes for greater efficiency.
- Established company-wide standards for the new marketing mail department, developing comprehensive procedures and training team members on software and USPS regulations to ensure compliance and maximize efficiency.
- As project manager, acted as a key liaison between the sales, creative, and production teams and external vendors, streamlining communication and overseeing project execution to guarantee on-time delivery and exceptional quality for all print and digital initiatives.
