Art Director at Aespire Branding & Marketing

Art direction, design, and production for publishing, marketing and advertising, brand identity, environmental, websites, and social media; brand stewardship; client and vendor management; proofreading, copyediting, and copywriting; and pre-press specification. Accomplishments include conceptualizing and leading capital campaign materials that helped a nonprofit raise $5 million; collaborating with executives, chefs, editors, photographers, and marketers to art direct and design a nationally released, 184-page cookbook; and art directing regional higher education annual reports under tight deadlines with positive sponsor and client feedback.

Freelance Graphic Designer at The Creative Group

Stepped into temporary design and production roles at a moment’s notice; researched and followed brand guidelines for varied clientele.

Senior Graphic Designer at Contessa Premium Foods

Art direction and design for packaging, marketing and advertising, and brand identity; photo art direction, prop styling, and color-correction; vendor management and press checks; proofreading, copyediting, and copywriting; and pre-press production. Accomplishments include earning the role of lead packaging designer, mentoring junior designers, retouching to prevent costly re-shoots, and preparing print-ready files to keep projects on schedule.

Senior Graphic Designer at Aubrey & Associates

Art direction and design for annual reports, brochures, newsletters, advertising, and direct mail; photo art direction; proofreading, pre-press production, and press checks.

Art Director at Talcott Communications

Art direction and design of monthly trade magazines, media kits, and recipe book; proofreading, pre-press production, and press checks.