experience
My Work History:
08/15-pres.
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Freelance Designer + Maker
self employed
When I’m not designing freelance, I like to spend my time making things, including sublimated and personalized gifts and projects using vinyl cutters, laser engravers, and CNC routers.
05/15-12/16
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Production Designer
phire group
Followed existing brand guidelines to create new web and print concepts. Created detailed production files for a broad variety of projects and assisted in direction of print and manufacturing of work.
12/16-05/18
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Graphic Designer
phire group
Create original design concepts for brands, logos, identity, and detailed tools for clients, such as fact sheets, powerpoint templates, etc.
01/14-10/14
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Graphic Designer
Paragon
Design + Display
Followed existing brand guidelines to create new web and print concepts. Created detailed production files for a broad variety of projects and assisted in direction of print and manufacturing of work. Creative lead on a number of detailed projects, including: UM Baseball Gust Family Clubhouse, CMU Downtown Detroit, Two Men and a Truck, CMU Alumni 10 within 10 Wall, FIRST Robotics at Kettering University
10/14-05/15
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Director of Marketing
Paragon
Design + Display
Initiated a full company “rebrand” from Paragon Display Group to Paragon Design + Display. Created a full, interactive website and integrated social media. Designed and implemented a full marketing plan, including Email campaigns, Print Marketing, and Trade Show presence.
08/13-02/14
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Graphic + Web Designer
T.Q. Spirits
Created e-commerce website and Etsy Storefront for “Six n’ Sticks”. Designed packaging, advertisements, and social media marketing as well as product photography.
06/12-12/13
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Graphic Designer &
Marketing Coordinator
Graham Hotel Systems
Created print and web materials for Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Ann Arbor according to IHG brand standards. Created a full branding identity for Kensington Court Ann Arbor with all new graphic design, web design, and photography of the hotel’s accommodations and event spaces. Created menus, calendars and advertisements for Graham’s Restaurant.
10/11-05/12
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Assistant Executive Director
solcomm
Designed promotional and training materials for sales representatives. Conducted interviews for open sales positions.
06/06-10/11
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Graphic Designer
american awards
Designed and fabricated recognition products using
laser and diamond engravers.