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I’m an innovative art and design professional with over 15 years of experience in brand and product storytelling through visual design. I thrive on turning concepts into visually engaging designs that resonate with audiences.
I have led cross-functional teams of designers, editors, and production staff to deliver campaigns, catalogs, and trade-show materials on time. I’m passionate about problem-solving, mentoring teammates, and elevating content with thoughtful visuals and smart technology.
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Language
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Work Experience
Creative Services Manager at Flinn Scientific
July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026Led a team of 5 in-house and freelance designers, editors, and proofreaders to deliver projects on schedule. Compiled an 800-page annual catalog, coordinating across departments. Executed photography and retouching of over 1,000 images for digital and print use. Generated motion graphics and videos for website and email campaigns, increasing audience engagement by 15%. Produced all illustration and advertising pieces for several annual trade shows. Utilized AI tools (Adobe Firefly) to streamline creative processes and improve content quality. Edited webinars and other videos in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Senior Visual Designer at Cooler Screens
May 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020Established diverse consumer advertising across image, video, and animation formats using After Effects and Final Cut Pro to drive brand awareness. Designed high-stakes PowerPoint decks for executive-level investor presentations. Implemented internal and external brand identity, ensuring all team members implemented and updated brand requirements correctly. Provided expert technical input on the strategic placement and distribution of digital assets across various platforms. Served as the internal SME for digital marketing design, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams. Developed visual presentations and materials for trade shows, exhibitions, and product demonstrations. Guided the Art & Design department in a tech start-up, in response to creating consumer advertising for their digital platforms.
Art Director at Precision For Value
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018Directed and coached a team of designers to ensure all creative output aligned with departmental goals. Executed a wide array of sales and marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, banners, and sell sheets for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Monitored rapidly evolving consumer trends to ensure all designs and products remained relevant and effective. Created high-impact presentations, storyboards, videos, animations, and infographics. Developed assets tailored for print production, mobile distribution, and various digital platforms. Defined successful concepts and ideas through innovative thinking and the effective analysis of target audience behavior. Devised and presented a broad range of advertising, sales, and collateral designs to clients and senior management in line with consumer trends.
Illustrator at Abelson-Taylor
March 1, 2001 - May 1, 2014Designed innovative visual materials tailored specifically to unique client requirements and technical specifications. Managed client relationships by providing prompt, expert responses to all requests and design revisions. Led strategy and brainstorming sessions to develop innovative design concepts and ideas. Proposed concepts, designs, illustrations, and animations for pharmaceutical companies and audience. Successfully translated abstract concepts and brought them to life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Rasmussen College
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education
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