MY STORY
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EXPERIENCE

 

The Voice of the Martyrs  |  Graphic Designer
June 2019–Present

 

• Designed a variety of print and digital promotional and resource materials to support the global mission of the organization; projects included stationery, brochures, magazines, book covers, event graphics, environmental graphics, downloadable resource kits, social media graphics, web graphics and UI/UX buttons

• Provided art direction to other staff and contract designers

• Coordinated and managed projects and deadlines with Basecamp and ClickUp project management tools

• Responsible for color calibration of internal proofing printers and monitors to achieve accurate color reproduction from commercial printing vendors

 

Freelance Designer
October 2015–Present

 

• Developed print and web solutions for clients such as Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry, City Church, MUTUAL Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville, Ray of Hope Advocacy Center, Sal's Daylight Donuts, The Cottage Door, Precision Spinal Healthcare, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Hill Dermatology, Linen + Rust Event Design, Go Life Mobile Medical and The Cottage of Bartlesville

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Price Tower Arts Center  |  Marketing + Design Strategist
February 2018–April 2019

 

• Built and implemented the marketing communications strategy and designed the corresponding collateral while managing the budget to expand brand awareness, program engagement, and donor support for Price Tower Arts Center, The Inn at Price Tower and Copper Restaurant + Bar

• Maintained the organizations website and social media channels to promote art exhibitions, Copper Restaurant + Bar and The Inn at Price Tower

• Worked closely with Development team to promote annual fundraising activities and the capital campaign in addition to assisting with the development of effective donor stewardship

• Managed event marketing and planning projects using Basecamp, ensuring successful coordination of major company events and integration with other marketing initiatives including PR and social engagement

Hobby Lobby  |  Creative Coordinator
August 2017–January 2018

 

• Planned, managed and provided creative direction for a variety of product development and packaging projects for over 25 Hobby Lobby exclusive product lines with a team of eight graphic designers and production artists

• Served as liaison between the creative department and the buyers to ensure mechanical accuracy and timely delivery of each design project

• Mentored and trained designers in typography, hand lettering techniques, software techniques and color application

Walsh Branding  |  Senior Designer
March 2013–October 2015  |   August 2016 – July 2017

 

• Created a wide variety of marketing materials including logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, environmental graphics, package design, web graphics,
  UI design and front-end web design

• Trained Project Designers in software techniques and pre-press file preparation

• Collaborated with other designers, writers and development teams in order to produce award-winning advertising and interactive pieces; clients included: ONEOK, Williams, Saint Francis Health System, F&M Bank, Osage Casinos and Quik Print of Tulsa

 

Better by Design Studio  |  Owner + Creative Director
October 2010–February 2013

 

• Managed all aspects of creative firm, client relations, estimates, invoicing, print and web collateral, brand development and event marketing campaigns

 

66 Federal Credit Union  |  Marketing Development Officer + Corporate Designer
January 2008–October 2010

 

• Established brand standards, print and web collateral pieces, financial promotional campaigns, internal communications, peer management and external vendor management

 

Walsh Branding  |  Project Designer
March 2007–January 2008

 

VOLUNTEER

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Bartlesville Regional United Way  |  Marketing Committee
January 2019–Present

 

Member of the Marketing Committee for the Bartlesville Regional United Way. My primary responsibility on this committee is to offer marketing and design recommendations, input and ideas to assist the Marketing Director on staff. The committee also provides support for the marketing elements of the annual fundraising campaign, which raises millions of dollars for the community agencies each year.

The Cottage  |  Marketing Director
November 2015–December 2017

 

The Cottage is an organization in Bartlesville, Oklahoma whose mission is to bring a life-affirming voice to pregnant women by establishing relationships and providing care at their point of need; guided by the love of Jesus and giving hope to all those they serve. Free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are offered through a mobile unit and also include a residence home opening August 2016. I developed the organization’s brand, all promotional materials and event stationery during the initial launch of The Cottage.

Ray of Hope Advocacy Center  |  Hops for Hope Event Planning Committee
March 2011–March 2017

 

Former member of the Hops for Hope Planning Committee. Hops for Hope is the annual fundraising event for Ray of Hope Advocacy Center. Ray of Hope is a child-focused, facility-based program in which representatives from many disciplines (law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy) work together, conducting joint forensic interviews and making team decisions about the investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases.

Bartlesville Regional United Way  |  Campaign Marketing Committee
July 2008–June 2013

 

Former member of the Campaign Marketing Committee for the Bartlesville Regional United Way. My primary responsibility on this committee was to create the overall look and feel of the annual fundraising campaign, which raised nearly $2 million each year.