Objective

To establish myself as a fresh influence in design and multi-media marketing by enriching the field with innovative ideas and aesthetics, and to do my best to inspire others to strive for great visual productions.

Education

Appalachian State University Boone, NC
BFA Graphic Design, NASAD accredited
Graduated Spring 2008
Cum Laude GPA 3.6

Experience

TheLoop21.com August 2009- present
Graphic Designer
-Work with the Editorial team to assist with display advertisements, images, and other marketing materials associated with articles and news content.
-Design, produce, and troubleshoot newsletters for featured campaigns at TheLoop21.com
-Direct, conceptualize, design, and produce all web or multi-media products desired by TheLoop21.com.
-Produce interactive flash display ads, slideshows, galleries, and many other products.

Spencer Group Online June 2009 - present
Graphic Designer
Conceptualize, design, and develop all print, web and multimedia collateral for a variety of SGO clients including: McDonalds, MEAC, Wachovia, AllHipHop.com, and many others.

Taylor Massey Entertainment January 2010 - April 2010
Graphic Designer
-Complete brand identity for Taylor Massey Entertainment
-Head of design direction for marketing campaigns such as THE EVENT – Time Warner Cable’s Official CIAA Extravaganza featuring P.Diddy. (2800+ guests)

The Better Class June 2009 - present
Graphic Designer
Assit and execute on the creation, preparation and organization of all digital materials needed for The Better Class of Charlotte and New York.

RushmoreDrive.com August 2008-June 2009
Lead Web Designer / Producer
-Assist and execute on the creation, preparation and organization of digital assets and production activity associated with the launch, maintenance, and enhancement of a variety of innovative online products for RushmoreDrive.com (500,000+ visitors/month).
-Direct, conceptualize, and develop all print, web and
multimedia collateral for RushmoreDrive.com.
-Conceptualize, design, and produce a weekly light-hearted
newsletter. (12,000+ recipients)
-Work with the Editorial team to assist with posting all
videos, and images associated with articles and news content
-Work with social networking sites to promote RushmoreDrive.

Lightspeed Marketing Communications April - May 2009
Freelance graphic design work
brand identity - logo design

Skills

Computer Programs Mastered in:
-Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Photoshop (CS2-CS3)
-Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Macromedia
Flash 8
-Acrobat ImageReady

Other Skills:
-Demonstrates the skills necessary to formulate
concepts, ideas, and designs individually as
well as in collaboration with teams.
-Excels in leadership positions with meticulous
organization.
-Skilled with front end web development.
-Extensive work with content management
systems.
-Working to bring together the ideas and concerns of all
teams within a complex organization by delivering a concise end product.
-Particulary accomplished with public speaking
and communication.
-Excellent team member

References

Provided upon request.