Relevant Experience
Wild Raspberry Design / Freelance Designer
April 2015 - Present
Work directly with clients to deliver high-impact promotional media including web design, print design, brand identity, and digital graphics
- Delivered tiered projects under both time and budget constraints
- Executed all aspects of web design from concept to coding
- Incorporated shopping cart solutions for both digital and physical products
- Built a self-sufficient marketing framework for a new business
Sullivan Solutions / Lead Designer
October 2013 - April 2015
Spearheaded web and print design solutions for new, small, and medium-sized businesses
- Engaged and consulted clientele at an executive level
- Collaborated with associates to design effective print and web media
- Updated existing interfaces to incorporate modern, responsive design
- Advised small business clients on marketing solutions with a high ROI
- Improved the reputation and earning power of a charitable organization
PMG Communications / Associate Vice President of Creative Services
October 2008 - September 2013
Collaborated with coworkers and freelance designers to create cohesive marketing campaigns with compelling visuals and strong messaging.
- Managed freelance designers including acquainting them with ongoing projects,
outlining collaboration expectations, and adhering to deadlines
- Designed, presented, developed, tested, and implemented websites
- Assisted in developing project scope and defining deliverables
- Elevated a local business into direct competition with a national brand
ITT Technical Institute / Adjunct Instructor
December 2010 - June 2011
Taught evening classes for the School of Drafting and Design Associate Degree Program
- Developed new lessons plans for web courses so students are up-to-date with
HTML/CSS coding and web trends
- Tailored my instructions to a wide variety of skillsets and backgrounds
- Taught Visual Design for the Web, Typography, and Web Authoring & Design
Education
B.A. Studio Art, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Study Abroad, The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Magna Cum Laude
Spring 2004