RESUME + REFERENCES

EXPERIENCE

Ashlan Taylor Creative | Freelance Creative

Portland, OR  •  2013  – Present
I began my freelance business, hoping to gain more flexibility and a wider range of creative endeavors. I have had the opportunity to build on my management skills by managing teams that have included copywriters, designers, and developers through a variety of projects, both large and small. As a freelancer, I have been lucky enough to build great relationships with companies and design agencies across the USA. I have had the chance to focus on brand development, strategy, and concept building and have successfully delivered several new products and businesses to market for my clients. My time as a freelancer has also allowed me to build a successful photography business and share my passion as a part-time photography teacher.

Riff Creative Agency | Senior Designer

Vancouver, WA • 2022 – 2024
The position required the management of multiple clients and project deadlines simultaneously. Day-to-day duties strongly emphasized brand identity development, content creation, print & packaging design, marketing, and web design. Projects required problem-solving and various creative challenges, both on a team and/or individually.

Yardi Systems, Inc.  | Graphic Designer

Santa Barbara, CA •  2012  – 2014
Worked within the marketing team to create (but not limited to) advertising, brochures, email blasts, logos, websites, direct mail pieces, booth/banner/signage for events, and special promotions with the use of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS. I followed corporate branding policies and guidelines while demonstrating awareness of current design trends. I worked quickly and efficiently under pressure on multiple projects with varying deadlines in a high-volume environment. Day-to-day duties strongly emphasized graphic creation, resizing for advertising and trade show media, photo retouching, typography, and color correction. Projects required problem-solving a variety of creative challenges, both on a team and/or individually.

Federal Reserve System  | Senior Graphic Designer

Philadelphia, PA  •  2008  – 2011
Providing Graphic Design solutions for all departments of the Federal Reserve, including (but not limited to) exhibit/museum, teaching material, report books, conference and event design, and in-house magazines with the use of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS. I also worked directly with the web developer and UI/UX during the intranet redesign. I managed the in-house photography studio, attended press checks when necessary, and was responsible for presenting clients with concept work through the final approval of projects. The position required the management of multiple clients and project deadlines simultaneously. Day-to-day duties strongly emphasized graphic creation, photo retouching, typography, and color correction. Projects required problem-solving and various creative challenges, both on a team and/or individually.

Dugan Media Group  | Art Director

 San Luis Obispo, CA •  2007  – 2008
Provided content design structure, editorial layout and advertising design needs of monthly publication schedules for Dugan Media Group magazines. Managed writers and content providers and was in constant communication with our sales team. Daily use of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop. I demonstrated awareness of current design trends while adhering to consistent branding policies for each publication. Day-to-day duties had a strong emphasis on graphic creation, resizing, photo retouching, and typography, as well as team and time management. The position required problem-solving challenging spatial issues and ensuring all publication deadlines were consistently met by the team.

New Times Media Group  | Editorial Designer

 San Luis Obispo, CA •  2006  – 2008
Provided design layout for content structure, editorial layout, and advertising design needs while meeting strict weekly deadlines of both publications as well as all special release publications for the New Times and Sun newspapers. Daily use of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and occasional Quark Express. I demonstrated awareness of current design trends while adhering to consistent branding policies for each publication. Day-to-day duties strongly emphasized graphic creation, resizing, photo retouching, and typography. The position required problem-solving challenging spatial issues and ensuring all publication deadlines were met consistently.

EDUCATION

MSc Marketing (Consumer Behaviour)

University of Leicester
Leicestershire, England  • Graduated (with Merit) 2016

BA Graphic Design & Photography

Kingston University
Surrey, England. •. Graduated (with Honors) 2005

Art Foundation / AS Level Photography

Swindon College of Art & Design
Wiltshire, England  •. Graduated 2002