Exerience
Profile
I am a creative lead for a team of seven designers at a 60+ person agency. Aside from managing my own design workload, I help delegate and oversee work, own team quality, provide mentorship, and help to determine and integrate client strategy. I’ve had focused campaign experience in the fields of healthcare, financial, technology, automotive, building & construction, entertainment, education, B2B, and small business retail. I strive to deliver exceptional quality and results for all of my client teams. I am highly detail-oriented, creatively driven, and communicate effectively. My client’s needs are always in the forefront, and I am efficient with time and budgets.
Skills
Expert - Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Powerpoint
Advanced - Adobe XD, Express, Firefly, After Effects, Figma, Microsoft Word
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Tactical - Logos, brand development, rebrands, campaigns, exhibits, trade shows, photoshoots
Print - Packaging, outdoor, signage, stationery, brochures, flyers, postcards, print ads, environment
Digital - Social media ads and pages, websites, landing pages, animation, display, presentations, video
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Sweet Extras - Business Management Certification, Grand Valley State University; Gold Addy, Spectrum Health; MarketingExcellence Award, Choice One Bank; Silver Addy, Rehmann Financial; Guest Judge, Northern MI MAX Awards
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Creative Lead, ddm marketing + communications, Grand Rapids, MI​
2002 - 2012
Art Director, B+B Marketing + Communications, Midland, MI
Education
2002
Ferris State University / Kendall College of Art & Design, Bachelor of Science, Visual Communication
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With Honors