Availability
Remote collaborations
Professional background and experience.
I’m a multidisciplinary web and graphic designer with 15+ years of experience crafting brand-driven digital and marketing experiences. My background includes agency and in-house roles where I’ve led the design of campaigns, websites, landing pages, and branded materials. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear visual systems that strengthen brand storytelling and drive meaningful engagement.
Professional Summary
Senior multimedia and graphic designer with 15+ years of experience creating brand-aligned marketing and communications assets across digital, print, social, and web platforms. Skilled in campaign concept development, motion-forward storytelling, CMS-based web design, template systems, and creative quality control. Seven years of success in remote, cross-functional environments, partnering with stakeholders and vendors to deliver impactful creative that supports mission-driven organizations.
Core Skills
Tools + Platforms
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- WordPress CMS
- Microsoft Word templates
- Microsoft PowerPoint templates
- AI-assisted creative tools
- Adobe XD
- Figma
Professional Experience
Web & Graphic Designer, Mentor, Collaborator | Rio Grande Jewelry Supply
- Develop concepts and design marketing and communications assets including campaign collateral, presentations, print pieces, social media graphics, and web pages.
- Serve as a visual brand steward, ensuring consistency and quality across digital, print, and trade show materials.
- Build and optimize web and email assets within CMS tools while collaborating with photographers, writers, and leadership.
- Mentor designers and contribute to scalable template systems that improve creative workflow efficiency.
- Apply performance insights and stakeholder feedback to refine creative outputs over time.
Freelance Designer | Self-Employed
- Managed client relationships and delivered brand systems, marketing collateral, and digital design solutions.
- Provided creative direction and production support across web, print, and multimedia projects.
- Partnered with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality execution and on-time delivery.
Senior Interactive Art Director | The frank Agency
- Directed creative strategy and multimedia production for national clients, guiding teams to deliver award-winning, brand-compliant web experiences.
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Led website redesign achieving measurable growth:
- +29.68% overall traffic
- +40.05% total page views
- +22.89% average session duration
- +135% mobile usage
- +500% increase in Facebook page likes
- Partnered with marketing and account teams to align visual communication with business goals and measurable outcomes.
Front-End Web Designer/Developer | PlattForm Advertising
- Designed and produced responsive websites, PPC landing pages, and email campaigns in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Applied analytics and A/B testing insights to improve performance and conversion rates while maintaining strict brand standards.
Graphic & Web Designer/Developer | Center for Educational Testing & Evaluation
- Created graphics, presentations, videos, interviews, and promotional materials from concept through production.
- Delivered polished, accessible visuals across print and digital formats to improve clarity and engagement.
Freelance Video Editor | Horizon Productions
- Edited and produced short-form video narratives using motion, pacing, and sound design to enhance storytelling.
Education
BFA in Visual Communication, Graphic Design
University of Kansas
Awards & Professional Development
- Gold Stevie Award, American Business Awards (Website Redesign)
- Art Direction & Design Leadership Course (Awwwards)