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Graphic Design Specialist
Indianapolis, IN
May 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)
• Design and layout pages for The Legion Magazine monthly publication
• Design and layout pages for yearly convention guides and annual reports
• Edit photos for online stories on organization website
• Design of Dispatch enewsletter on Adestra platform
• Other design duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: brochures, web graphics, other multi page documents, application graphics
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Contract Designer
Indianapolis, IN
Feb 2014 - May 2014 (3 months)
• Design of the weekly publication for Greek Life, The Odyssey
• Maintain design standards for publication
• Design and update ads as needed
• Organize information as needed for publication
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Creative Media Specialist / Graphic Designer
Trine University
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
• Maintained university brand standards across campus
• Collaborated with copywriter and photographer to create biyearly publication, Trine Magazine
• Collaborated with Sports Information Director for design and layout of seasonal media guide
• Designed collateral for adult programs that included: postcards, banners, brochures, ad, etc. as needed
• Worked with all departments across campus to create cohesive design for university
• Assisted with photo and video shoots as needed
• Assisted in creating new brand elements for campaigns
• Created web graphics for launch of new website
• Built relationships with local printers while quoting out projects for best possible quality and price
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Graphic Designer for The Woodwind & Brasswind Division
Guitar Center
Oct 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 3 months)
• Design and layout of seasonal catalogs
• Proofread copy, prepared collateral for print
• Project managed team for catalogs and print collateral
• Helped maintain company brand integrity
• Worked with marketing/merchandising teams to optimize brand experience
• Worked with offsite printer
• Designed and optimized web graphics
• Assisted with photo shoots as needed
• Finalized standardizations for catalogs along with team members