PROFESSIONAL Experience
Netrush - Art Director / Designer
May 2023 – July 2023
Spearheaded the execution of a comprehensive visual strategy, ensuring consistent brand identity across all channels.
Directed photo shoots, maintaining visual consistency and aligning with brand values.
Collaborated with executive leadership on brand refresh initiatives, enhancing visual identity and market positioning.
Crafted compelling sales enablement materials to amplify brand messaging and drive engagement.
TSAM World - Founder / Art Director
September 2020 – January 2023
Developed a distinctive brand identity, including logo creation and cohesive visual language through color and typography studies.
Art directed photo and video shoots, creating impactful visual narratives that resonated with target audiences.
Managed and produced engaging social media content, email marketing campaigns, and targeted ad initiatives to enhance online presence.
Independent Contractor - Art Director / Designer
September 2018 – May 2023
Led the development of impactful digital and print marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
Designed user-friendly landing pages and dynamic social media campaigns to boost brand visibility and engagement.
Created tailored presentation decks for marketing and sales teams, effectively showcasing value propositions.
POSSIBLE - Art Director
July 2015 – January 2018
Guided and mentored design teams, fostering a culture of creativity while upholding high-quality design standards.
Presented innovative design concepts to clients, articulating concepts that align with their business objectives.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective design implementation in web development projects..
ZAAZ / POSSIBLE - Senior Graphic Designer
November 2011 – July 2015
Led the redesign of the AudiUSA YouTube Channel, which earned a Silver ADDY Award for design excellence, development, and innovation.
Collaborated with teams to create captivating online experiences and engaging social media campaigns.
POP - Graphic Designer
September 2010 – November 2011
Designed and led online experiences, including Nintendo game site projects, ensuring seamless functionality and engaging design.
AwARDS & RECOGNITION
Silver ADDY Award - ZAAZ (2012)
Recognized for conceptualizing and designing an award-winning interactive experience for the AudiUSA YouTube Channel.
SKILLSET
Art Direction
Creative Leadership
Graphic Design
Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing
Visual Storytelling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Presentation Design
RFP Development
Storyboarding
Photo and Video Shoot Direction
Team Mentoring
TOOLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Figma
Google Workspace (Docs, Slides)
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Portland
BS Graphic Design