Experience

Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan  •  2021–2023
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

  • Managed a team in developing and supporting a new name and brand in order to refresh and expand the Innovation Partnerships brand throughout the University.

  • Launched a rebrand and built a brand suite including an interactive brand guideline, creating, organizing and sharing brand assets, and rebranding across the org.

  • Designed and managed an agency for the creation of new website.

  • Designed the annual report and other print assets. Including project management and managing vendors.

  • Event management including designing and creating print and digital materials.

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Washtenaw Community College  •  2017–2021
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Worked with a small team to craft effective and creative designs for a variety of subjects, academic divisions, and a diverse community.

  • Create a brand standards guide and consulted on how to effectively use and communicate standards across the college.

  • Managed a diverse workload and deadline schedule.

  • Created design for a broad spectrum of needs, including, but not limited to:

  • Social Media Assets

  • Publication design and layout

  • Annual report concept, design, and layout

  • Retail mailers, ads, and signage

  • Mailers, ads, and signage (print and digital)

  • Logos

  • Large format

Awards
2018 Gold NCMPR National Paragon Award
Annual Report Design Division
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Gordon Food Service  •  2008–2017
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Created designs to meet the needs of a large, multi-faceted company in a highly competitive market. 

  • Learned new skills/programs to fill department needs therefore reducing freelancing costs.

  • Managed a diverse workload and deadline schedule.

  • Design list and responsibilities:

    • Publication design and layout

    • Product guides

    • Retail mailers, ads, and signage

    • Logos

    • Large format

    • Web ads and page design

    • Video animation

Awards
2012 Gold Club Recipient
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Hunter Owens Advertising  •  2005–2007
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / OFFICE MANAGER

  • Created print design for a variety of clientele.

  • Worked directly with clients and managed communication and scheduling.

  • Expedited update to and staff training of QuarkXPress to Adobe InDesign.

  • Facilitated hiring and management of staff.

Proficiencies, Skills, and Talents

I'm proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and consistently work on adding new items to my skill-set. I also enjoy creating illustrations both digitally and by hand.

Software Proficiencies
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe After Effects
WordPress
Coding
Advertising and Project Management (APM)

Currently Practicing
Adobe Premiere Pro

Misc. Talents
Sketching/Illustration
Crafting/General Making of Things

Education

Michigan State University  •  East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts