RESUME

PUBLICATIONS

2008

Publisher: Fantasistent Enterprises – “Veins” by Lawrence Connolly

Contribution: Illustrations and cover art

2004

Publisher: Fantasistent Enterprises – “Cloaked in Shadow: Dark Tales of Elves”

Contribution: Illustrations, cover art, short story

 

CAREER HISTORY

TitleMax Corporate - October 2008 to Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Worked in coordination with the Vice President of Marketing and Marketing Coordinator to create, revise and implement multiple ad campaigns, including television, radio, billboards and print.
  • Implemented and maintained schedule of projects for VP of Marketing.
  • Coordinated with various staff members to plan and execute annual corporate holiday party to include creation of invitations, and hiring/supervising photography, food/drink, and entertainment vendors.
  • Designed creative for outdoor advertising, print ads, and in-store signage.

Precision Ads - October 2007 to Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Support owners of Precision Ads Outdoor Media with all aspects of billboard design.
  • Developed ads in coordination with Precision staff and directly with clients when needed.
  • Prepared multiple versions of creative with mock-ups to help clients envision completed outdoor ads.
  • Format and submit all completed ads for vinyl print production.

Various Clients - December 2002 to Current

Freelance Graphic/Web Designer

  • Established and operated successful freelance graphic design business.
  • Developed personal advertising and worked with local companies to build reputation and client-base.
  • Prepare and present proposals with estimated pricing for client projects
  • Provide alternate solutions for cost management and offer ideas to increase impact of client’s project.
  • Forged working relationships with key individuals within the community to widen potential referral base.

Fred Williams Homebuilder, Inc. - May 2004 to March 2006

Marketing Manager

  • Supervise marketing support staff, and work with heads of departments to meet all advertising needs.
  • Worked with HR personnel to screen and hire potential marketing team members.
  • Acted as media liaison, meeting with all vendors in reference to proposed marketing, joint ventures, and PR.
  • Spearheaded revision of online corporate presence.
  • Reviewed and restructured web hosting services, saving over $7,000 per year in costs.
  • Developed and maintained yearly marketing budget, to include monthly reporting to President.
  • Review and approve any billing for marketing related costs.
  • Created and coordinated all corporate marketing to include billboards, newspaper, radio, magazines and mass mailings.
  • Maintained ad calendar.
  • Plan and execute all company functions to include broker appreciation events, subdivision grand opening events, and holiday parties.

Lowe’s Home Improvement - October 2007 to Current

Department Manager

  • Develop and direct 20 + employees working in garden department.
  • Achieved status of “store mentor” through knowledge of store SOP and willingness to assist other employees.
  • Coordinate completion of all daily tasks, corporate directed tasks, and in-store management requests.
  • Work with Zone Manager to complete yearly performance reviews to determine raises.
  • Implement training as needed with individual employees in regards to customer service, selling skills, Lowe’s computer systems, and time management
  • Administer disciplinary action with individual employees as needed.
  • Research any inventory management issues and provide solutions to Zone Manager.
  • Reduced garden center shrink percentage by 45%, while increasing sales by 33%.
  • Train and support Live Nursery Specialist, who is responsible for all live goods, to include ordering, PO management, credits, and receiving.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Albertson College of Idaho

Certificate in Graphic Design - Sessions Online School of Design

Certificate in Multimedia Web Design - Sessions Online School of Design

 

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Image Ready

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Macromedia Dreamweaver

Macromedia Flash

Microsoft Office Suite