Profile

Creative, innovative and multi-talented Designer with 10+ years of experience in the creative industry.

• Strategic, divergent “out of the box” thinker inspired by design thinking, innovation, passion and technology
• 10+ years experience in Graphic/Web Design, Marketing, Branding, Project/Design Management
• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion and desire for achieving high level results
• Multifaceted communicator in a range of disciplines

Professional Experience

Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Marketing Specialist / Graphic Designer, September 2004 – Present
Design compelling marketing campaigns that present new products and services to customers and new prospects. Use of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, trade shows, and informative material through a variety of media outlets such as websites and print/web ads. Produce online marketing along with print catalog (200+ pages)/direct marketing to a wide database of customers.

Webmaster / E-Commerce Email Marketing Specialist, September 2004 – Present
Redesigned and implemented a new website and mobile site with constantly changing dynamic content. Increased the number of visits by customers by over 50%. Analyze website statistics to better increase sales of new and stimulating products. Knowledge of how to run an effective PPC campaign. Prepare and execute 3 weekly email campaigns to over 3,500 subscribers.

Sales, September 2004 – Present
Effectively communicate with customers through reports, as well as by phone, fax and email in order to maintain a positive relationship. Responsible for directing, coordinating and processing all sales orders of territories from beginning to end.

Great Garden Plants

Graphic Designer, October 2007 – Present
Creation of graphical elements used throughout the website including plugs and banners. Design a 20+ page full color catalog.

Email Campaign Specialist, October 2007 – Present
Prepare and execute 3-4 weekly email campaigns to over 50,000 subscribers. Conduct email campaign setup including coding, graphics and configuration.

Clear Channel Eugene

Webmaster, January 2001 – February 2004
Created station web sites and documentation, using HTML and JavaScript, to manage various projects. Projects include: Instant Parties, KDUK, KPNW, KFLY and KODZ. Enhanced graphical and scripting elements for every site.

Executive Director of Instant Parties, January 2003 – February 2004
Developed and launched Instant Parties in January of 2003. Created a budget plan and business model. Consistently met goals for revenue and expense controls. Developed customer satisfaction survey resulting in 100% score.

Engineering Technician, January 2001 – February 2004
Understanding of all equipment and software used for on-air usage. Assisted in installation of Prophet, from wiring to training on-air talent. Provided user support, and handled software upgrades (patches and security updates), hardware installations and computer maintenance for entire organization, in addition to assisting employees with technical issues.

Interests & Activities

• Alumni of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (Oregon Beta Chapter)
• Snow sports, hiking, basketball, football, soccer, traveling, and computers

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver), HTML, XHTML, CSS, ASP, PHP and JavaScript
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Windows, Mac, Chrome platforms
  • WordPress, HTML and Front-end web development/FTP server/control admin
  • Ability to work independently/collaborate with others
  • Account management
  • Advanced file management/digital library creation
  • Advanced image manipulation, masking, color correction & restoration
  • Advanced print management, preflight, color profiling, press checks, icc profiling, monitor calibration
  • Effective in meeting deadlines/budgets while remaining flexible with changing needs/demand
  • Managing/developing projects from conception to completion
  • Marketing campaign development/management; print, social, web
  • New technology/music geek
  • Project management of small to large projects, gnatt/work back charts
  • Strong conceptual creative skills, vendor/client relations, business sense
  • Strategical planner and thinker
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment-worked in many start-ups

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree June 2002
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Major: Journalism
Minor: Business Administration & CIT

Portfolio

Skills

Photoshop 90%
InDesign 85%
Illustrator 80%
New Technology/Music Geek 100%
Wordpress 90%
HTML 95%
CSS 85%
PHP 75%