I’m a graphic designer and based in Memphis, TN. I see problems and I fix them.

Work Experience

FRONTDOOOR, INC.
Creative Design Specialist
October 2019 – present

Working within a small team designers collaboratively building direct mail, brochures, flyers, emails and more. Designing marketing collateral to support the business strategy in the areas of creation of branded assets and corporate sales initiatives.

ST. JUDE/ALSAC
Graphic Designer
July 2018 – October 2019

Worked with a large team of designers, I primarily worked as a production designer, building files to exact specifications. I also worked on large-scale designs for the newest ALSAC building. — designs that are featured on all eleven floors of the building and the outside entrance.

PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
Marketing Director and Graphic Designer
March 2012 – May 2018

As graphic designer for PDS, I developed print publications and external communication documents, including all admission-related materials. Additionally, I worked as the marketing director, building and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan which includes search engine optimization and content marketing.

MEMPHISPORT
Owner/Publisher
July 2006 – July 2012

After building this Memphis-based magazine/radio/web sports media outlet from the ground up, I worked all aspects of the media business for six years. Responsibilities included print estimating, complete magazine and web graphic design, advertising sales, and procurement of all editorial content on a monthly basis.

FPE RETAIL, INC.
Assistant to Director of Marketing
February 2005 – July 2006

Assisted in creation and implementation of marketing plans across a nationwide chain of over 150 custom framing shops including BA Framer, Corners, Garden Ridge, AC Moore, and The Great Indoors. Handled procurement and design of all advertising materials for all five brands as well as numerous internal documents and handbooks.

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Education

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Graphic Arts Production
Sep 2003 – May 2005

Earned numerous awards on the path of the Applied Science in Graphic Production major. Classes included Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design, Flash, and more.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Art and Marketing
Sep 2000 – May 2002