SKILLS
Versatile and efficient designer, illustrator, and graphic artist with a broad background in print, social media and fine arts. Full expertise with Mac and PC computer design and production for all print/social media. Able to work well with account executives, writers and clients executing creative projects from conception to a successful completion.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Proficient with the following applications:
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Houston, Houston Texas - 1997-1999
Associates of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, National Merit Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
JRDesignzltd | Freelance Design | 2003 - Present
Duties: Serving a diverse client base from independent business owners to Non-Profit organizations. Providing art direction, concept design, vendor coordination, production supervision along with direction of photography creative consultation, and social media direction. Areas of concentration include; identity design, brochures, marketing materials, and environment graphics.
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty | 2/2012 - present | Creative Designer
Duties: Corporate and agent branding for all print and social media. Properties Magazine editor/designer: Create and over see all aspects of the quarterly flagship editorial piece from: time-line, editorial content, photography, layout, design, and the proofing/printing process. Coordinated and presented all aspects of MTP/2727 Kirby partnership to help promote new high-rise and bring awareness to community through social media, print collateral, broker open and private events held at venue. Spear headed the integration of social media advertising to existing print marketing of MTP/MS-150 charity promotion. Increasing MTP presence and awareness for MS while raising over $80k in donations.
Sudhoff Properties | 4/2011 - 02/2012 | Graphic Designer
Duties: Planned and implemented customized marketing plans for Houston area homebuilders. Collaborated with a team consisting of web developers, content writers, and field managers to effectively drive traffic and sales in under- performing neighborhoods. Utilized strategic planning to execute marketing campaigns that included branded individual websites, social media, search engine marketing, print campaigns, and billboards.
John Daugherty, Realtors | 8/2007 - 4/2011 | Graphic Designer
Duties: Responsible for upholding company branding standards, and over seeing all projects from initial design concept to completion on all print material such as, mailers, brochures, flyers, magazine, social media, and phone applications, etc. for all corporate and agent based promotional art. Accountable for photo manipulation and organization of all electronic files on database. Also, accountable for all corporate ad deadlines and art work for various publications such as; Houston Magazine, Gloss, Houston Chronicle, Houston Business Journal, PaperCity and more. Worked directly with company web director in all aspects of the company’s web marketing strategy and web/app design, including display advertising, and email marketing campaigns. We were also the first to introduce the QR code to the real estate market in Houston.
GlassCraft Door Company & Supply | 1/2002 - 4/2007 | Graphic Designer
Duties: Responsible for the creation of advertising departments sales presentations, promotional material and advertisements-Houston House and Home, Chronicle, Houston Design Resources etc. Over saw projects from initial concept, design and layout through photo coordination/illustration and production. Corporate identity, product design and development, catalogs, brochures, monthly mailers, calendar, photo-manipulation, show room layout, package design, in house posters and banners, photo archives in electronic and hard formats, and customer service.
Cornelius Nurseries | 7/1999 - 1/2002 | Director of Graphic Design - Over 3 store locations.
Duties: Concept, design, and art direction of projects including; logos, brochures, environmental graphics, and print ads. Other responsibilities included; specification of all materials for both print and sign packages, and collaboration with various subcontractors to insure quality through production.
