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I’m an innovative graphic design leader with years of experience crafting, conceptualizing, collaborating, and creating unique designs for clients. I have a proven track record of mastering key skills while consistently expanding my expertise.
I am an organized professional with a strong attention to detail, used to working in fast-paced environments with 15+ years of experience leading and managing creative teams.
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Work Experience
Graphic Design Supervisor at EMC Insurance Companies
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Led, mentored and developed a team of designers, resulting in a 100% career advancement rate; converted two company publications from bi-monthly print to quarterly digital e-newsletters, delivering significant time and cost savings; influenced the selection of a new company logo, shaping brand identity and collateral templates; developed and implemented design procedures and quality standards; streamlined workflows by delegating projects, monitoring statuses, and optimizing resources; guided the visual representation of the corporate brand and provided creative direction on advertising, marketing brochures, campaigns, and other print/electronic collateral.
Art Director at Business Publications Corporation
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020Transformed the magazine division into a significant revenue generator; increased publication output by 200% with bi-monthly magazines, annual guides, and numerous custom publications; implemented a digital pagination system, refined publication processes by eliminating manual errors and reducing revision time; managed internal and external designers, oversaw collaboration with photographers, and art-directed magazine cover shoots; designed and laid out new magazines, custom publications, and books from concept to finish.
Graphic Designer at Cenveo
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005Expanded portfolio by 50% through proactive involvement in campaign development from conception to completion; partnered with teams including art directors and the creative director to maintain consistent brand standards; conceived and designed marketing collateral; presented design concepts to clients and attended press checks to ensure print quality; directed outside contractors to accomplish design campaign goals.
Graphic Designer at American Express
August 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Designed sales literature, financial brochures, and posters; created backdrops for tradeshow booths; developed working templates for business-to-employee guides.
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at DC Design
November 1, 2014 - PresentDesign and deliver projects in brand identity/logo design, business cards, email marketing, publication layout and design, marketing collateral, apparel graphics, wedding invitations and programs, packaging design, web design (Wordpress, Wix), web and social media graphics, and social media management for a diverse client base.
Graphic Design Supervisor/Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Specialist at EMC Insurance Companies
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025Led, mentored and developed a design team with a 100% career advancement rate; migrated two publications from bi-monthly print to quarterly digital e-newsletters; influenced a new company logo adoption; developed procedures and quality standards; streamlined workflows and resource management; guided the corporate brand and provided creative direction on advertising and collateral.
Art Director at Business Publications Corporation
December 1, 2005 - February 1, 2020Transformed the magazine division into a revenue-generating unit; increased publication output; implemented a digital pagination system; improved collaboration among editors, sales, and creative teams; managed internal and external designers; art-directed magazine shoots and designed magazines, custom publications, and books.
Graphic Designer at Cenveo
August 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005Expanded portfolio by 50% through campaign involvement; partnered with art directors; designed marketing collateral; presented design concepts; attended press checks; directed outside contractors to achieve campaign goals.
Graphic Designer at American Express
July 1, 2000 - August 1, 2002Designed sales literature, financial brochures, and posters; created backdrops for tradeshow booths; developed working templates for business-to-employee guides.
Education
Commercial Art Program at Des Moines Area Community College
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025Foundations of Servant Leadership Certificate at The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership at Seton Hall University
November 30, 0002 - November 10, 2025Associate Degree at Des Moines Area Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Certificate at Seton Hall University (The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership)
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Qualifications
Foundations of Servant Leadership Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Education, Manufacturing
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