EXPERIENCE
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Job History
Creative Director/Partner at Seven13 Studios
June 2011 – Present
- Creative lead in research, vision, and design for implementation
- Branding and identity design, web design, illustration, print design/packaging and trade show materials for local clients with regional and national audiences
- Creative direction and implementation of promotional materials, email campaigns, and video projects
- Experienced in Adobe Creative Suites, WordPress, HTML, CSS, social networking (Facebook, YouTube channels, etc.), and print production
- Responsible for managing clients, vendor relationships, and project billing
- Involved in a gamut of industries that have included retail, engineering, manufacturing, interior design, sports equipment, electrical controls, wastewater treatment, food and beverage, government, community organizations, and non-profits
To see all of our debauchery, visit: Seven13 Studios and Seven13Studios’ Facebook
Graphic Designer, Trade Show Coordinator at Orenco Systems, Inc.
June 2008 – June 2011
- Design and produce promotional/technical materials to support sales/marketing, engineering, and product development activities
- Contribute creative concepts and brainstorming to Marketing Team
- Adapt new materials to preexisting designs
- Manage design projects and timelines (research and bidding)
- Advertising submissions and tracking
- Internal and external printing, file prep, delivery, and proofing
- Photography, photo research, and photo manipulation
- Trade show planning, coordination, and equipment/displays
- Vendor coordination, including displays, and specialty items
- Fulfillment of customer requests for photos and graphics
Freelance Graphic Designer at Decipher Studios
February 2005 – May 2011
- Specialize in branding, logo design and print collateral
- Promotional layout, support, and planning
- Package design and high quality printing services
- Trade show marketing expertise, booth layout, and POPs
- Technical illustrations, forms and complex diagrams
- Product photography, manipulation, and mock-ups
- Sustainable design and marketing options
- Web support graphics
Freelance Designer at BBG Marketing
February 2008 – January 2011
- Freelance design for overflow projects
- Create branding and logo designs for new and existing clients
- Develop custom apparel
- Design posters, promotional pieces, and forms
- Produce packaging that families with existing brands
Creative Director/Graphic Designer at The Hoffman Group
April 2004 – August 2006
- Established and maintained corporate graphic standards for 7 brands
- Developed sales print materials and directed internal/external printing
- Designed and produced packaging, technical documentation, trade show displays, and POP signage
- Operated Epson Stylus wide format printer and Roland vinyl cutter
- Managed company advertising, PR, and customer art requests
- Arranged trade show logistics, attended, and coordinated trade show booth move-in and move-out for major expos
- Product development and brainstorming
- Responsible for website upkeep including instruction downloads, database management, product descriptions, troubleshooting, and custom graphics
- Product photography and manipulation
Internship – Designer at Global Education X-Change
September 2003 – December 2003
- Developed e-learning program focused on nutrition
- Researched user learning trends and created storyboards
- Team lead for design and software issues
Graphic Designer at The News-Review/Swift Communications
August 2000 – June 2001
- Produced print ready ads for daily newspaper and special editions
- File management, scanning, and photo manipulation
- Creative support services for sales and corporate staff
Education
Portland State University
1998-2004
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design with an emphasis in Community Studies and Marketing
Other Training & Organizations
Dale Carnegie, Ford Leadership Program, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Ski Club