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VISUAL MERCHANDISER
American Greeting Corp
Saint Paul, MN
Aug 2020 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
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DESIGNER
3 HENS TEA
Saint Paul, MN
Jul 2019 - Present (4 years 10 months)
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DESIGNER
RAZR
Minneapolis, MN
Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (9 months)
I collaborate with account managers to create layouts throughout the various phases of a project. Creating marketing campaigns using illustration, photo editing and layout software.
Illustrations of medical icons for Medtronic RDN
Storyboards for multimedia and social channels for Boston Scientific
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Schermer
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 (9 months)
My purpose was to create digital assets for multimedia and graphic projects, including websites, mobile apps & strategies, advertising, animation, emails, social media and interactive displays for 3M. I also design print collateral and exhibit designs, pop-up banners for 3M Cavilon Adanced and Wound Care Divisions.
Demonstrable knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and After Effects.
Collaborated with a team of Creative Director, Art Director, Project Managers
Review layouts for errors before it was printed or online published
Kept up to date with the latest design trends, tools and technologies in house weekly reports to team
Select colors, images, typography and layouts for 3MC3W division for events & exhibits and social media live events such for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
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UI DESIGNER – CONTRACT
3M
Saint Paul, MN
May 2016 - Oct 2016 (5 months)
I was responsible for creating interactive programs that enhance a 3M employees and clients experience with CRM, BT and IT divisions to facilitate an enjoyable experience on their (employee only) internals sites. I also created alongside a talented team of developers learning SharePoint to understand 3M’s layouts of codes and brand strength through there interfaces of many overseas products.
Translated wireframes into web templates and graphics for use in the content management systems (CMS). Created with engineers to deliver polished final projects.
Designed infographics, PowerPoint presentations, Interactive eNewsletters using JavaScript and InDesign
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UI DESIGNER AND STORYTELLER – FREELANCE
Leftfoot Coaching
Minneapolis, MN
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)
Created concepts, developed mock-ups for user-friendly web and mobile applications and art direct photoshoots of players
Contributed ideas during strategic brainstorming sessions
Collaborated with a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on many other projects
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ART DIRECTOR
MPP
Minneapolis, MN
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 11 months)
I collaborated with a team of designers and editors to offer improvements and directions on publications and contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions on monthly releases. I'd prioritized graphic workload, effectively coordinated multiple projects, and supported the production all under tight time constraints. Managed all advertising events and media collateral pieces.
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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CREATIS
Minneapolis, MN
Aug 2007 - Apr 2013 (5 years 8 months)
I created everything from posters and billboards to packaging, logos, tradeshows, and marketing materials. As an in-house graphic designer, I was responsible for creating designs specifically for one brand with a variety of clients in a fast-paced agency atmosphere. My role sometimes took me to various places to a client's office or remotely. Some of my takes include selecting photos and typefaces, developing layouts and designing logos. I collaborate with art directors, designers, business analysts, writers and programmers to create successful products, campaigns and websites. * Advise 3M, Brightpeak Financial, Medtronic on strategies to engage target audiences * Identify the best ways to illustrate and communicate clients' visions while complying with designs best practices for HighBridge Audio, Supervalue MIA and Brightpeak Financial