I'm a designer from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Award-winning graphic designer with 15+ years of experience and credits for 1K+ book cover designs. Highly skilled in leading projects from concept development to publishing. Proficient in utilizing Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create innovative layouts, typography, and design elements. Strong leader successful in building high performing teams of in-house and contract designers as well as ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to quality standards. --- Independent Contractor | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Graphic Designer | 10/2002 to Present • Identify client needs and develop project proposals outlining scope, outcomes, mediums, budget, and deadline for customers in publishing, government, and stationery design • Assist clients in negotiating and selecting vendors to save time and money on quality publications, leading to high customer satisfaction • Conceptualize and design compelling visual solutions for book covers, book interiors, marketing, advertising, and branding • Oversee production for all projects with keen time management and flexibility accommodate changes required by client • Employ Adobe Creative Cloud, specializing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design, edit, and upgrade graphics/illustrations • 11X winner of The Washington Book Publishers Book Design & Effectiveness Award for demonstrating outstanding design principles and innovative creative concepts for books • Recognized for regional and national level design awards from New York Times Best Sellers to featured spots on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS The Morning, and 20/20 • Awarded Minted’s Editors’ Pick for the Happy Everything Foil-Pressed Holiday Card Challenge in a competition of 6,630 Entries…I'm a designer from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Award-winning graphic designer with 15+ years of experience and credits for 1K+ book cover designs. Highly skilled in leading projects from concept development to publishing. Proficient in utilizing Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create innovative layouts, typography, and design elements. Strong leader successful in building high performing teams of in-house and contract designers as well as ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to quality standards. --- Independent Contractor | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Graphic Designer | 10/2002 to Present • Identify client needs and develop project proposals outlining scope, outcomes, mediums, budget, and deadline for customers in publishing, government, and stationery design • Assist clients in negotiating and selecting vendors to save time and money on quality publications, leading to high customer satisfaction • Conceptualize and design compelling visual solutions for book covers, book interiors, marketing, advertising, and branding • Oversee production for all projects with keen time management and flexibility accommodate changes required by client • Employ Adobe Creative Cloud, specializing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design, edit, and upgrade graphics/illustrations • 11X winner of The Washington Book Publishers Book Design & Effectiveness Award for demonstrating outstanding design principles and innovative creative concepts for books • Recognized for regional and national level design awards from New York Times Best Sellers to featured spots on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS The Morning, and 20/20 • Awarded Minted’s Editors’ Pick for the Happy Everything Foil-Pressed Holiday Card Challenge in a competition of 6,630 EntriesWWWW…