I am a graphic design and marketing professional with a strong organizational sense, the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, and ten years of experience. I am looking for new design opportunities in which to further my skills.

Jan 2014 - Present

Marketing Director, Backyard PlayNation, LLC, Canton, GA

Lead a team of designers responsible for creating marketing materials for PlayNation, Gorilla Playsets, and Swing ‘N Slide, the nation’s leading domestic manufacturers of residential wooden swing sets.

• Manage project distribution and art direction for production artists/design team

• Responsible for managing several multi-million dollar ecommerce websites (redesign, everyday updating, maintenance, etc)

• Design product proposals for large online retailers such as Home Depot, Costco, Sam’s Club, etc. Also design all enhanced content graphics to be used on for all online retailers, affiliates, and independent dealers

• Handle all product photography, including scheduling and running photoshoots

June 2011 - Jan 2014

Creative Manager, PlayNation, Inc., Canton, GA

• Hired as a Production Artist and was promoted to Creative Manager within six months

• Oversaw the development of all graphic elements for PlayNation and its affiliated companies under the direction of the Marketing Director

• Responsible for designing everything from a 100+-page annual catalog to logos, websites, sale graphics, truck wraps, and business cards.

• Implemented and maintained an asset database that significantly improved productivity and functionality for the design department

2009 - June 2011

Community News Editor, Tryon Daily Bulletin, Tryon, NC

• Managed the flow of editorial information submitted by the community to a small daily newspaper

• Selected articles for publication, edited articles, processed photos and handled the initial layout and design for the articles

• Responsible for designing the layout of the weekly entertainment and religion sections