Freelance Graphic Designer — Wichita, KS
With ten years of design experience I have developed a sharp eye for design concepts and color relationships. During that time I have overseen many large scale projects from conception to final output. I have the proven ability to work as a positive team player, as well as take individual initiative.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER | WICHITA, KS
FREELANCE DESIGNER, 5/11- present
Collaborate with clients to create customized graphic solutions
Primary Clients: Catholic Charities of Wichita and Greenwave Electric
LIED CENTER OF KANSAS | LAWRENCE, KS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, 11/08-4/11
Manage the production, design and final output of projects including: print materials, signage, e-mail marketing, web site, webcam interviews, commercials, event photography, photo editing, digital displays, online advertising and social media
Develop and maintain new brand standards, managing the brand consistency throughout all collateral and advertising
Provide detailed instruction while collaborating with graphic design, web and videography assistants
Oversee pre-press operations and press checks for publications with strict deadlines
JONES HUYETT PARTNERS | TOPEKA, KS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, 5/07-10/08
Form creative ways for clients to graphically communicate benefits to their customers via print, electronic media and non-traditional methods
Collaborate with clients, copy writers, account executives, photographers and art directors to complete products with strict deadlines
Prepare art materials and assist in making presentations to clients
Organize production flow and storage of files, increasing efficiency and maximizing company output
SUNFLOWER PUBLISHING | LAWRENCE, KS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, 7/05-5/07
Layout and typesetting of high-end 4-color printed materials including Topeka Guide, Douglas County Newcomers Guide, Living in Shawnee, playbills, books, brochures, business cards and flyers
SWEETPEA MEDIA | FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
ART DIRECTOR, 12/03-7/05
Redesign of a long-standing monthly magazine, Amelia Islander, as well as layout and design of a new magazine, Amelia Island Weddings
PREPRINT PUBLISHING | JACKSONVILLE, FL
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, 7/03-11/03
Create layouts with use of templates and style sheets for travel inserts with nationwide distribution in publications
THE BOARDWALK GROUP | JACKSONVILLE, FL
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, 1/03-5/03
Layout and design for two well-known local publications:
Jaxport Magazine (Layout) and Body Magazine (Advertising)
Design collateral material for political campaigns and health organizations