Top 3 Core Values Preferences
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER, Independent Fort Collins, CO
• Leadanddevelopbranding,print,anddigitalcreativeprojectsinaspectrumofindustries includingConsumerPackagedGoods(CPG),retail,technology,agriculture,andstartups.
• Managemultipleconcurrentprojects,balancingcreativerequirements,meetingdeadlines, andexceedingclientexpectationsonadailybasis
• Spearheadtheentiredesignprocessfrominitialideationtothefinalproductionstage,with afirmcommitmenttoensuringbrandconsistencyandalignmentwithmessaging.
• Championacollaborativeapproach,activelypromotingopencommunicationanddialogue amongteammembersthroughouttheprojectlifecycletooptimizeoutcomes.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Slate Communications Fort Collins, CO
• Accomplishedthesuccessfulexecutionofcivicbrandingandlocalgovernment communicationsinitiativesacrossmediachannels.
• Playedakeyroleinredefiningandelevatingstandardsformunicipalcommunication design,positivelyimpactingstaffandcitizenengagement.
• Cultivatedteamgrowthandcohesionbyinitiatingandorganizingabiweeklyskills-sharing forumandengagingin-personaswellasvirtualteam-buildingevents.
• EducatedmyselfandteammembersonWCAGdesignaccessibilitystandards.
• Developedaleadership/mentorstylecharacterizedbyactivelistening,embracingdiverse viewpoints,andutilizingcross-departmentalcollaborationasadrivingforcetoenhance outcomesandearnedareputationamongteammatesasatrustedsourceofguidance, feedback,andconsistentsupport.
ART DIRECTOR/SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Synergy Marketing Remote
• Collaborated directly with clients across diverse industries, adapting to their unique requirements, which enhanced my agility and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated a high level of responsibility and accountability for my work, while actively seeking and providing constructive feedback.
• Executed a wide range of creative projects, encompassing web design, print materials, brand identity, packaging, social media content, and inbound marketing strategies.
• Played a pivotal role in project leadership, overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial client meetings to meticulous final production, while effectively managing both internal and external project milestones.
ART DIRECTOR/SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Creative Navigation Loveland, CO
• Navigated a steep learning curve and embraced new challenges at this niche agency serving the upscale east-coast overnight summer camp industry.
• Demonstrated adept client management capabilities, consistently meeting stringent deadlines, and effectively unifying branding across a variety of print, web, and social media projects.
• Honed my client and project management skills, and refined my proficiency in color correction while pushing the boundaries of my execution capabilities.
• Contributed to the development of successful marketing campaigns, brand identities, and web projects, showcasing my ability to adapt and excel in diverse creative endeavors.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, D-Zine, Inc. New York, NY
• Developed the foundation of my design thinking and technical skills throughout my tenure at this agency, fostering broader creative perspectives and processes.
• Participated in concept-driven packaging, identity, collateral, and catalog design, focusing on retail, food and beverage, and corporate clients.
• Developed a keen ability to actively listen to clients, understanding their perceptions, expectations, and communication preferences. This skill enabled me to cultivate a conscious and effective communication style that has consistently contributed to my success with both colleagues and clients.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Stamford, CT
• Contributed as a team member in a freelance role at WWE, focusing on a specialized brand aesthetic that captured elements of humor, intensity, sophistication, and grit.
• Successfully designed a range of promotional materials including posters, advertisements, banners, sales sheets, tickets, environmental graphics, logos, and brochures.
• Collaborated in brainstorming sessions and employed creative problem-solving to develop cohesive and compelling thematic designs for projects.