About
Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience creating integrated visual solutions across print, digital, social, web, and marketing channels. Proven track record of developing high-impact creative that increases engagement, conversions, ticket sales, and brand awareness.
Experienced in brand stewardship, visual identity systems, design systems, presentation design, motion graphics, and user-centered design. Collaborative creative partner who works closely with marketing, sales, development, art direction, and other stakeholders to translate business objectives into polished, on-brand creative solutions.
What I'm looking for
i'm looking for a visual designer, Brand Designer, or Creative Designer role.
Experience
Production Designer/Graphic Designer
Innovation Arts & Entertainment
Nov 2024 – Present
• Increased ticket sales by 30% across 100+ North American markets by designing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, social, and promotional channels.
• Develop high-impact visual assets and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, strengthening campaign engagement and audience reach.
• Create presentation decks using visual storytelling, typography, hierarchy, and layout principles to communicate creative concepts and marketing initiatives effectively.
• Partner with art directors and marketing teams to develop cohesive creative solutions that strengthen brand consistency and visual communication across campaigns.
Motion GraphicsAdobe After EffectsPresentation Design
Senior Graphic Designer
Cumulus Media
Jul 2024 – Nov 2024
• Increased digital engagement by 25% across six radio stations by leading cross-functional creative initiatives with sales, promotions, and marketing teams.
• Improved client satisfaction by 30% by designing & delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, web, & print platforms.
• Enhanced brand consistency by 40% by developing and implementing scalable design systems & brand guidelines.
• Led branding and visual design initiatives, translating marketing objectives and stakeholder feedback into cohesive, audience- focused creative solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to refine creative concepts, maintain visual consistency, and deliver polished campaign assets under tight deadlines.
Design SystemsBrand Guidelines
Junior Graphic Designer
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
• Increased social media engagement by 30% by designing user-centered digital content and social media campaigns aligned with brand strategy.
• Improved brand consistency & campaign effectiveness by producing integrated marketing assets across print & digital platforms.
• Managed end-to-end design processes from concept through final production, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strengthened team efficiency through cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders & marketing teams.
• Applied typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and brand standards to create consistent and engaging marketing communications.
Social Media CampaignsTypographyLayout Design
Graphic Designer | UI/UX Designer
Gannett Publishing
Jan 2016 – Jan 2023
• Increased website traffic & conversions by 15% by leading user-centered design initiatives, including wire-framing, prototyping, & UI/UX optimization.
• Improved workflow efficiency by 25% by developing and implementing scalable design systems & repeatable creative workflows.
• Increased brand awareness by 35% by designing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital platforms
• Boosted client sales by 15% by leading branding and visual identity design for new product lines.
• Enhanced usability and customer experience through conversion optimization strategies and data-informed design decisions.
• Drove cross-functional collaboration with marketing and development teams to maintain cohesive visual messaging and translate business objectives into effective digital experiences.
UI/UX DesignWireframingDesign Systems
Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Communication Design
Skills
Brand GuidelinesBrand Identity DesignProject ManagementDesign SystemsCross-Channel CreativePresentation DesignPrint ProductionHTML/CSSWeb DesignWireframingUI/UX DesignMotion GraphicsVisual StorytellingLayout DesignTypographyCreative DirectionBrand GuidelinesBrand StewardshipFigmaAdobe Creative Suite
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)