GREETINGS, I would like to introduce myself - I’m a designer/photographer/artist originating from the Memphis, TN community where I have cultivated my skills over the past 25 years. My career includes working for ad agencies, as an in-house designer for a global company and even freelancing full-time for 12 years where I’ve collaborated with creative teams of all sizes designing communications through all media formats. What will I bring to your creative team? To me, a good designer is an artist first - one who can incorporate color and texture into a layout the way a painter applies it to a canvas. Visual storytelling is my passion and thankfully it’s what I do best. Through my years working in the corporate world, as well as being an independent freelancer, has given me a variety of learning experiences that I continually build upon. It’s made me a well-rounded person with the ability to adapt to many different relationships and environments. Most importantly, I love to laugh and have fun with every thing I do - hopefully that is evident through my portfolio. I’ve never been afraid to take on challenges and try new things, after all life isn’t meant to be boring.

Tiffany Gaines

GREETINGS, I would like to introduce myself - I’m a designer/photographer/artist originating from the Memphis, TN community where I have cultivated my skills over the past 25 years. My career includes working for ad agencies, as an in-house designer for a global company and even freelancing full-time for 12 years where I’ve collaborated with creative teams of all sizes designing communications through all media formats. What will I bring to your creative team? To me, a good designer is an artist first - one who can incorporate color and texture into a layout the way a painter applies it to a canvas. Visual storytelling is my passion and thankfully it’s what I do best. Through my years working in the corporate world, as well as being an independent freelancer, has given me a variety of learning experiences that I continually build upon. It’s made me a well-rounded person with the ability to adapt to many different relationships and environments. Most importantly, I love to laugh and have fun with every thing I do - hopefully that is evident through my portfolio. I’ve never been afraid to take on challenges and try new things, after all life isn’t meant to be boring.

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GREETINGS, I would like to introduce myself - I’m a designer/photographer/artist originating from the Memphis, TN community where I have cultivated my skills over the past 25 years. My career includes working for ad agencies, as an in-house designer for a global company and even freelancing full-time for 12 years where I’ve collaborated with creative teams of all sizes designing communications through all media formats.

What will I bring to your creative team? To me, a good designer is an artist first - one who can incorporate color and texture into a layout the way a painter applies it to a canvas. Visual storytelling is my passion and thankfully it’s what I do best. Through my years working in the corporate world, as well as being an independent freelancer, has given me a variety of learning experiences that I continually build upon. It’s made me a well-rounded person with the ability to adapt to many different relationships and environments. Most importantly, I love to laugh and have fun with every thing I do - hopefully that is evident through my portfolio. I’ve never been afraid to take on challenges and try new things, after all life isn’t meant to be boring.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communication and Brand Lead at TK Elevator
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Lead internal brand design execution through print and digital communications on local, national and global levels for TK Elevator’s manufacturing headquarters in Tennessee. Projects include signage, PPT presentations, email and print newsletters, elevator wraps, event management, web graphics and photography.
Owner & Graphic Designer at Tart Creative
April 1, 2010 - May 1, 2022
Freelance Graphic Designer owning projects from concept through final production, ensuring quality control at every stage. Projects include logos, brand identity, PPT presentations, interactive PDFs, digital and print ads, brochures, t-shirts, trade show displays, signage, direct mail, email and web graphics, product photography and technical illustrations.
Technical Account Manager at Vanick Digital
September 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Duties included setting up templates into print-on-demand software used to create populated information for print and digital branded materials. Maintained back-end website assets and troubleshooted any technical issues as needed.
Graphic Designer at Novagiant Media
August 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010
Duties included producing creative projects end-to-end for fast-paced agency environment. Projects included logos, business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, magazine layouts and website design.
Lead Graphic Designer at Retirement Companies of America
November 1, 2005 - August 1, 2007
In-house Lead Graphic Designer for Kirby Pines Retirement Community producing all internal and external marketing materials from start to final print production. Projects included ads, postcards, newsletters, event materials, signage, brochures and more. Duties also included managing two other designers and participating in the monthly and annual marketing events.
Lead Graphic Designer at The Ad Lab Agency
January 1, 2003 - November 1, 2005
Lead Graphic Designer producing creative projects for client Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi. Projects included billboards, logos, newsletters, event materials, posters, ads, postcards, brochures and more.

Education

Bachelor’s of Fine Art Degree – Graphic Design at Mississippi State University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services