Areas of Emphasis

Branding & Identity

Concept Development

UI/UX Design

Visual Communication

Art Direction

Photographic Editing

Digital & Social Marketing

Graphic Design

Project Management

Skills

Programs (Advanced)

Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Adobe XD, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana

Programs (Intermediate)

Adobe After Effects, Sketch

Working Knowledge (Programming language)

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript

Strong conceptual abilities within print and digital industry standard acumen.

Strong presentation skills, inspiring personality and quick-thinking and ability to work in high volume settings.

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Exceptional art direction skills and a solid knowledge of the advertising landscape.

Ability to manage and colaborate with teams in a high production environment.

The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA

BFA

Awarded Best at show for student portfolio

Managed and mentored a team of 5 high-performing senior and junior designers and content strategist to shape creative content to client requirements.
Engineered and implemented department agile methodologies for a high production environment to optimize team collaboration, morale, and content strategy.
Consulted and collaborated with account executives to developed design storyboards, production plans and identified new methods of creative engagement.
Analyze brand/ market trends, client needs and industry landscape to meet budget requirements, forecasting and expenses.
Spearheaded and managed both small and large projects utilizing cross-functional teams while maintaining strategic thinking and developed actionable initiatives in the project life-cycle.

Directed and designed Walmart and Sam’s Club social media seasonal advertisement including banner, carousel, collection and video ads.
Established branding standards for overall multimedia campaigns from concept to final production.
Developed creative briefs based on ideas from brainstorming sessions, with direction, schedules, and deliverables for the creative team.
Worked with entire team on a creative audit to elevate innovation and establish a unified brand understanding and company voice.

Efficiently produced and managed all print and digital assets for multiple mediums such as UI, brochures, booklets and animations.
Researched new unique and cost efficient printing and digital trends to present to client senior management for cross-organizational use.
Created and managed event print/wearable collateral and UI campaigns.
Worked and adjusted to established budgets and scheduling parameters to reach production ready results.
Reviewed junior designers’ designs and variations to ensure high quality Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign file organization to be delivered to various mediums.

Created complex info-graphics, photo-realistic designs and UI interfaces for company-wide e-learning pilot programs and internal campaigns.
Assessed quarterly qualitative pilot data to update and upgrade interface design and e-learning designs for optimal engagement and user experience.
Consulted with subject matter experts to interpret and convert curriculum descriptions from copy to production-ready designs.
Presented final projects to senior and regional management for final quarterly and international project approval.