Coroflot

Resume

Summary
• Organized, energetic, creative professional who can multi-task and works well under pressure
• Over 10 years experience in graphic design, marketing, production, and advertising
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, and Microsoft Office


Experience
Assistant Art Director • JCPenney’s; Dallas, Texas • 2009-Present
Concept and design catalog and direct mail pieces that reflect JCPenney’s brand image goals. Responsibilities include directing photoshoots, marking up mechanical art, and preparing files
for production.

Freelance Designer • Dallas, Texas • 2001-Present
Concept and design client marketing materials and publications, including brochures, direct mail pieces, education materials, event collateral, press packets, and signage. Prepare files for production and work with printers to ensure a quality end product.
Clients include: Dallas Heritage Village, Mandragora Group, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Design Manager • Rhumb Designs; Dallas, Texas • 2004–2009
Designed client publications including catalogs, magazines, POS brochures, and trade show displays. Tracked art and copy for client projects. Maintained constant open and productive communications with client and client vendors to ensure deadlines were met.
Clients include: Neiman Marcus, Telecom Consultants, and Institution Solutions

Senior Designer • The Thomas Agency; Dallas, Texas • 2001–2004
Developed concepts and saw them through to production. Designed advertising and marketing materials including counter cards, posters, bounce backs, menus, and event collateral. Served as account manager for pro-bono clients. Spearheaded new business efforts including seeking out new clients, responding to RFP’s, writing promotional text, and preparing presentations.
Clients included: TGI Friday’s, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Furr’s Family Dining, Texas Nonprofit Theatres and The Humane Society of the United States

Corporate Designer • United Advertising Publications; Dallas, Texas • 2000–2001
Created business-to-business collateral reflecting corporate branding and marketing goals. Designed sales materials, advertisements, trade show graphics, web banners, template advertisements, style manuals, and promotional flyers.

Graphic Designer/Account Manager • Estilo Communications; Austin, Texas • 1998–2000
Designed and managed production of district-wide and community newsletters, magazines, event collateral, and commemorative material. Created and managed timelines and budgets. Wrote and edited text for client collateral material. Planned, managed, and implemented all client events, including ceremonies and promotional/branding events.
Clients included: Austin Independent School District, Southwestern Bell, Seton Healthcare Network, City of Austin, Lone Star Café, the Austin Revitalization Authority, and Dell


Education
Southwest Texas State University (currently Texas State University) • 1996
B.A. in Mass Communications; minor in Business

Dallas County Community College • expected graduation date 2012
Applied Sciences Associate in Internet Development Technologies; specializing in Interactive Media Development

Honors
Year of Hope Co-Chair • Cherished Memories for a Lifetime • 2010-2011
Help create, plan, manage and market a series of fundraising and organization awareness events for local charity that benefits disadvantaged families.