Successful Graphic Designer with outstanding ability to deliver results in graphic design, production, illustration, creative direction, and photo manipulation. Skilled at developing a variety of marketing materials. Self motivated with a reputation for working well within collaborative settings or independently. Strong organizational, time management, layout, proof reading, and creative skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista, MAC OS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Dimensions, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Outlook, File Maker Pro, Stripo email builder, Creatopy Ad builder, Squarspace.com, Celtra Ad Builder, basic HTML and HTML5, basic CSS.

DESIGN SKILLS
Graphic design, production, apparel graphics, illustration, animated and static web banners, email template creation, photo editing and retouching, logo and mascot design, color guides, brand standards, corporate identity suites, page layout and design, editing and proofing, creative direction, content management, screen printing, large scale printing, render mock ups, and vinyl design.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Lead Graphic Designer/ Digital Designer, 11/2022 - Present
DRIVE AUTO (Subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group), Hunt Valley, Maryland
• Project manage deadline and turnaround times.
• Create visual web-based designs for advertising/marketing initiatives for U.S. automotive dealerships.
• Build templated email designs for advertising/marketing initiatives for U.S. automotive dealerships.
• Work with various teams to ensure that advertisements and emails meet OEM marketing specifications.
• Establish processes and systems with multiple vendors to optimize delivery of assets.

Graphic Designer/ Project Manager, 5/2022 - 11/2022
Madison Avenue Inc, Columbia, Maryland
• Create various signage and banner layouts to meet the specific client specifications.
• Manage client projects from start to completion in all phases.
• Printed various signage and banners using large format printers. 
• Assist in areas of production including cutting substrates, mounting substrates, and various other tasks.
• Proof and ensure accuracy and specifications of files for printing. 

Graphic Designer, 8/2021 - Present
Strategic Factory, Owings Mills, Maryland
• Use creative experience to design and interpret customer requests into best layout and concept.
• Assist and work with clients within creative processes, layout, and design decisions.
• Set up and/or complete full designs for advertising, branding, marketing, signage, and promotional print items.
• Format and proof read text and images submitted by clients for production.
• Track and manage workflow to ensure deadlines are met and production schedule flows smoothly.

Freelance Graphic Designer, 12/2020 - 1/2023
Route One Apparel, Baltimore, Maryland
• Creating Illustration and design for various product on a freelance basis.

 Production Specialist-HTML email and PDF Publication Layout (Remote Temp) 1/2021 - 6/2021
Stansberry Research, Baltimore, Maryland
• Coordinating with managing editors and proofreaders in the publications’ production.
• Schedule Email blasts and publications to subscribers.
• Utilize HTML/CSS, Dreamweaver, and Content Management systems for email layout.

Production Artist, 11/2019 - 11/2020
Harvey Agency, Baltimore, Maryland
• Ensure final art includes all verified inputs, brand equity elements and follows print specifications.
• Assist in developing line extensions and graphic options from concept to frozen art.
• Assist in completing renders, mock ups, and prototype artwork. 
• Create and process Dies in Illustrator and import for manipulation into Photoshop renders.
• Align to meet the needs of design and production teams in all stages of the creative and production process.
• Create mock-ups of products, packaging and point of purchase displays.

Production Artist, Team Sports Design, 9/2015 - 11/2019
Under Armour, Baltimore, Maryland
• Assist in production of apparel technicals, merchant specs, and branding guidelines.
• Create and retouch various sport player imagery within Photoshop.
• Assist in the design process, in areas of inspiration, technical drawings, and original creations.
• Update color palettes, Illustrator symbols, patterns, and other graphical elements.
• Proof check others work to ensure accuracy.
• Support teammates and help them meet deadline driven deliverables.

Contractual Graphic Designer/ Production Artist, 10/2014 - 8/2016
STX Lacrosse, Baltimore, Maryland
• Created original and template based product tags based upon company guidelines.
• Retouched imagery and assisted with creative design tasks as needed.

Graphic Designer/ Production Artist, 9/2014 - 5/2015
Sharma & Associates, Laurel, Maryland
• Created signage templates and layouts which included trimming and mounting vinyl to various substrates.
• Printed various signage using 60” Roland vinyl printer.  
• Implemented new file system to manage work flow. 
• Created various marketing materials and provided content and direction for company website.

Contractual Graphic Designer, 6/2014 - 10/2014 and 7/2013 - 10/2013
Bennett | Frank McCarthy | Architects, Baltimore, Maryland
•  Design and layout of 40 page American Institute of Architects Fellows Submission.

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING
• September 2013, Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML5 Course, Think Big Learn Smart, Columbia, MD
• May 2009, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Towson University, 3.57 GPA
• May 2007, Associate of Arts in General Studies, Carroll Community College, 3.75 GPA