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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative and versatile Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience in visual communications, branding, and marketing across digital and print media. Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, front‑end web design, publication layout, and cross‑functional collaboration. Recognized for delivering high‑impact creative solutions, leading complex design projects, and strengthening brand identity across diverse industries. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) – Lewisburg, WV
March 2022 – Present

  • Lead designer for major marketing and communications initiatives, partnering with copywriters and photographers to produce high‑quality visual materials.

  • Design a full range of materials including magazine spreads, brochures, annual reports, advertising campaigns, fundraising materials, and online graphics.

  • Enforce brand identity standards across all print and digital projects; educate internal stakeholders to ensure long‑term brand consistency.Prepare print‑ready layouts and production files; create mockups, select paper/materials, and ensure design alignment with output requirements.

  • Produce custom illustrations, charts, and graphics to support institutional storytelling and publications.Scan, edit, manipulate, and prepare artwork and photographs for publication using advanced image‑processing techniques.

  • Copy‑fit press releases and long‑form content into cohesive layouts using expert typographic skill. 

  • Coordinate with vendors, printers, freelancers, and photographers to align deliverables with strategic goals and production specifications.

  • Collaborate with internal clients to assess needs, present concepts, refine creative direction, and deliver high‑impact designs on deadline.

  • Stay current on design and marketing trends, integrating new techniques and technology—including AI‑enhanced workflows—to elevate creative output.

Freelance Artist & Business Owner

Color Theory Fiber Company
January 2017 – March 2022

  • Founded and operated a creative business specializing in fiber arts, photography, and brand identity design. 

  • Designed logos, retail packaging, garment tags, and visual branding assets for small businesses and independent clients.

  • Produced diverse creative materials for both personal and client projects, strengthening a comprehensive portfolio of visual work. 

  • Expanded expertise in non‑digital art mediums and provided creative consultation for clients seeking brand development.

Graphic Designer

Holt of California – Pleasant Grove, CA
September 2014 – December 2016

  • Led design and production of marketing materials for five business divisions, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual campaigns.

  • Designed and managed social media graphics, aligning content with marketing goals and engagement strategies. 

  • Developed and maintained a creative database and campaign library to streamline workflow across projects.

  • Earned the 2016 Caterpillar Americas Dealer Marketing Award – Silver for excellence in a career recruitment campaign.

EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Emphasis in Visual Communications & Photography | 2004 

West Virginia University (WVSOM)
Student | Fall 2025 – Present (Masters in Integrated Marketing Communication) Est completion, 2028

SKILLS

Design & Creative

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom)

  • Branding & Identity Systems

  • Layout & Publication Design

  • Photography & Photo Editing

  • Social Media Design & Marketing

  • Print Production & Prepress

  • Creative Direction & Project Management

Web & Digital

  • Email & Digital Campaign Design

  • CMS & Content Updating

AI Skills

  • AI‑Enhanced Design Workflows

  • Prompt Engineering for Generative Creative Tools (imagery, layout, concepting)

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Experience producing both digital and print marketing campaigns across corporate, higher education, and small‑business sectors

  • Strong background in collaborative design processes, working closely with writers, photographers, marketing teams, and stakeholders.