WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2021–Present
UScellular | Graphic Design Manager
Responsible for establishing an in-house creative services model for newly created business division
• Create standards, templates and guidelines to set the tone and look for all collateral
• Establish best practices process for creating assets
• Research, implement and manage digital asset management system organizing all collateral, images, videos, logos, branding support and templates
• Design social media graphics and videos, infographics, solution overviews, case studies, eguides, promo flyers, emails and newsletters to promote the UScellular B2B division
• Oversee all creative to ensure quality and brand compliance
• Educate team members on implementation and importance of the brand guidelines
• Manage a large number of projects simultaneously and ensure they are completed on schedule and within brand
September 2015–April 2021
Univar Solutions | Senior Designer
Marketing, internal and external communications designer for global Fortune 300 chemical and ingredient distributor.
• Responsible for development and management of brand guidelines and asset management tools for a 9 billion dollar global company
• Design marketing collateral, tradeshow graphics, print ads, human resources documents and guides
• Oversee all agency and digital projects to ensure high-quality creative that supports and enhances the Univar brand
• Create yearly Annual and Sustainability Reports in print and digital versions
• Design PowerPoint presentations for all executives, including Global All Employee Meeting, Investor Days and Global Strategy
• Establish code and archival system for all design projects
• Create design process and supporting documents
• Work with colleagues across the globe to maintain brand consistency
• Manage workflow and deadline conflicts with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Develop templates, guidelines and style sheets to create a consistent brand identity
January 2011–September 2015
Sg2 | Design Manager
Responsible for creative concept, design, and production of a variety of marketing materials, publications, website graphics, and event materials.
• Oversee the design and production of freelance and junior designers, ensuring quality and the Sg2 brand
• Design and production of 20+ page healthcare publications for members
• Design presentations, signage, and email blasts for conferences, special events and marketing initiatives
• Work with a team on a complete rebrand of all corporate, marketing, and sales materials
• Design and code internal and external weekly emails and posts
• Update website content and create web and video graphics consistent with Sg2 style
• Format multiple page proposals containing charts and graphs for consulting clients
• Scope and plan timelines and budgets for marketing projects
• Manage a large number of projects simultaneously and ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop templates, guidelines and style sheets
November 2009–January 2011
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nimlok—tradeshow booth graphic design and production
Pioneer Press—editorial design, production, and photo art direction
Hilgart Enterprises, LLC—logo design
McGraw Hill—sales proposal design and production
AAOMS—brochure design and production
Civiltech, Inc.—design and photo retouching
July 1999–November 2009
Rand McNally | Senior Graphic Designer
Created visual solutions that supported Rand McNally’s business strategy, brand positioning, and market. Responsible for the design and production of a variety of projects including sales collateral, editorial design, print ads, direct mail pieces, email blasts, retail store promotions, and corporate identity.
January 1995–July 1999
Ambrosi & Associates, Inc. | Designer
Designed in-store graphic and retail promotion solutions from initial concepts to printed final art. Various accounts included: Ulta, Sears, Successories, and Service Merchandise. Involved in all aspects of electronic document production for catalog and preprinted inserts, from initial building to releasing pages for print. Various accounts included: Sears, Newark, Boise Cascade, Factory Card Outlet, and Home Depot.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Professionally skilled in Mac and PC environment in:
Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• PhotoShop
• Acrobat
Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
Experienced in: HTML & CMS
AWARDS
Distinguished Achievement Award
From the Association for Education Publishers (AEP)
American Inhouse Design Award
From Graphic Design USA
Excellence in Transportation
From the Transportation Marketing and Communications Association
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of AIGA 2000-Present
How Design Conference 2005, 2006, 2016
AdobeMax Conference 2014
AIGA Design Summit 2000
EDUCATION
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Minor in Marketing
Columbia College
Coursework in graphic design, typography, advertising techniques & photography