RESUME + REFERENCES

EXPERIENCE

Riff Agency | Sr. Designer

Vancouver, WA  •  2022  – Present
Riff is a creative agency in Vancouver, Washington that helps businesses navigate uncertainty with people-centric and design-based methods that increase the likelihood of success. Brand Identity, content creation, print & packaging design, marketing and web development are a few of the many things I have had the pleasure of being a part of on this fun team.

The Design Port | Freelance Creative

Portland, OR  •  2013  – 2022
I began my freelance business in hopes of gaining 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.

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 had a strong emphasis in 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 redesign of the intranet. I managed the in-house photography studio, attended press checks when necessary, and was responsible for presenting clients with concept work through to final approval of projects. Position required management of multiple clients and project deadlines simultaneously. Day to day duties had a strong emphasis in graphic creation, photo retouching, typography and color correction. Projects required problem solving a variety of 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, 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 in graphic creation, resizing, photo retouching, and typography, as well as team and time management. 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 had a strong emphasis in graphic creation, resizing, photo retouching, and typography. Position required problem solving challenging spatial issues and ensuring all publication deadlines were met consistently.

Central Coast News Group  | Graphic Designer

San Luis Obispo, CA  •  2005  – 2006
Created editorial layout and designed advertising within both a weekly publication and all special release publications for the Bay News and Coast News 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 had a strong emphasis in graphic creation, resizing, photo retouching, and typography. Position required ensuring all publication deadlines were consistently met.

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