Summary
A designer and art director with nine years of experience in agency, nonprofit, and corporate settings. I have a passion for visual simplicity and consistency. I am comfortable creating, as well as telling someone’s story. Competent in timeless design and keep up with contemporary trends. Thrives as an individual.
Related Work Experience
Art Director, UX@ Health Union, LLC
January 2019 – Present
- Ensure a wholistic approach to the user experience on the two of HU’s oldest and most engaged communities
- Providing illustrations for content that supports more than 22 health digital communities.
- Design & Brand digital collateral for marketing campaigns throughout the year; advocacy and awareness months, national condition survey’s, etc.
Senior Designer @ ABS
September 2016 – January 2019
- Established a pattern library and web styleguide to bridge the gap between the organization’s print work and digital properties
- Developed a user-friendly web presence that resulted in a higher retention rate on our corporate web properties
- Collaborate with the content and web strategists on large- and small-scale projects on a daily basis
- Lead various team projects including the redesign of our external-facing resource center
- Work with external and internal clients to create branded web experiences
Art Director @ DigitasHealth: LifeBrands
January 2016 – August 2016
- Designed two iPad apps that built the framework for additional apps used by pharmaceutical representatives
- Crafted a consistent iconography and illustration system to be used across branded and unbranded advertising campaigns
- Established a presentation style for a product launch event which included convention presentation and booth styling
- Participated in ideation and internal pitch meetings for a nationwide product launch
Lead Graphic Designer @ True Voice Media
April 2012 – September 2016
- Partnered with the CEO to improve company in-person and online marketing strategies, which resulted in increased client engagement
- Ensured clients expectations were met via email and phone consultations
- led design strategies and client pitch meetings
- Orchestrated an internal audit and refresh of the company’s brand
Graphic Designer @ The Resonate Group
September 2014 – January 2015
- Conceptualized multiple solutions for brand identity pitches for nonprofit organizations
- Designed internal ebooks and white papers that aligned with client
acquisition strategies - Oversaw adherence to brand standards throughout the development of multiple client projects
Contract Designer @ Artisticdork Designs
April 2005 – Present
- Partner with a variety of agencies, businesses, and individuals to provide solutions to their creative needs
- Execute a variety of projects including but not limited to branding, signage, websites, digital, and print materials
Professional Skills
- Proficiencies — Adobe Creative Suite, Print Design, Art Direction, Ideation, Web Design, Iconography, Illustration, UI Design, Wireframing
- Familiarity — UX Design, CSS, WordPress, Responsive Design, Motion Graphics
- StrengthsFinder — Communication, Adaptability, Woo, Positivity, Includer