Ashleigh Murphy

Experience

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  ImageArtistic Photography

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

  -Redesigned company logo-Helped design & establish new brand identity-Maintained all Brand standards-Designed all marketing materials, trade show exhibits & magazine advertisements in The Knot & St. Louis Bride-When working at the wedding shows, I helped to nearly double the number of weddings we booked from the previous year-Helped to develop photography packages that would best fit our target demographic's needs.-Met with potential clients, helped plan their event, maintained a detailed schedule of events for their big day-Photographed weddings as both a second shooter & lead photographer-Met with clients after their event to choose photos & design their albums Show less

  • Graphic Designer | Photograher

    Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Intern

    Mar 2007 - Jun 2007
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  ASI Modulex

  May 2007 - Sept 2007

  Graphic Designer

  -Worked with the team at the Humane Society on Macklind to design illuminated exterior branded signage-Designed a wide range of signs for the LA plant of Anheuser Busch-Worked with Epworth to design a layered etched acrylic donor wall to match their rebranded image

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  Heartland Bank

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  Teller | Personal Banker

  -Customer service / built strong customer relationships-Trusted with customer sensitive information-Large cash transactions-Proven track record for accuracy -Helped customers identify scams, saving them thousands of dollars

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  Murphy & Company

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  Senior Graphic Designer & Video Production Lead

  -Designed Quick Start Guides for banks & credit unions to assist their members in the use of their online banking systems-Designed marketing collateral for banks & credit unions which included: conversion kits, direct mailers, various in branch pieces-Designed web banners, email marketing, eGuides & eVideos.-Wrote storyboards for eVideos-Helped with actress selection-Directed video shoots-Keyed footage in After Effects-Worked with video editor in post production Show less

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  Ashleigh Steib Creative

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Owner of Ashleigh Steib Creative

  -Wedding photography-Engagement photography -Maternity / newborn photography-Family photography-Event photography-Head shots-Wedding invitation design / rsvp card design-Wedding day bouquet / floral arrangements-Wedding / event planning services

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  Masterpiece Graphix

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Marketing Art Director

  -Helped to fine tune brand image-Logo design for new company product-Designed all marketing collateral for product launches-Designed all trade show graphics & marketing collateral for GraphExpo & DScoop8 (Including a complete booth redesign)-Arranged travel accommodations for Sales / Marketing team -Maintained social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram & Pinterest)-Copywriting & design for all newsletters, blog posts & press releases-Worked with Marketing Manager on the redesign of the MGX website Show less

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  Leinco Technologies / Zamboost

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Art Director

  -Designed all marketing collateral for Zamboost brand-Designed all marketing materials for social media-Redesigned Zamboost product packaging-Designed eye-catching Zamboost counter display for local & national retailers-Designed event & trade show graphics and prepared files for print-Helped with the naming, design and branding of various other upcoming products for Leinco Technologies-Helped manage social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) for the Zamboost brand-Worked with Marketing Manager to promote contests & give aways on Zamboost blog and social media Show less

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  Smarty Had A Party!

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  Art Director

  -Design all email newsletters, blog photos / graphics, social media graphics (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, & YouTube), display ads, magazine advertisements and trade show collateral-Design tablescapes (select partyware based on trends, sales needs, etc.) and all coordinating accessories to compliment styling of place settings with Marketing Team-Design floral centerpieces, design, hand print or provide calligraphy for any name tags, place cards, etc. as needed for all blog shoots-Help with merchandise styling & direct photoshoots as needed-Working to solidify the brand identity & style guide-Work with Director of Marketing & Marketing Manager to maintain brand identity throughout all marketing collateral-Brainstorm with Marketing Team & upper management for all upcoming campaigns-Work with tight deadlines & limited direction-Able to prioritize projects on the fly & quickly work through any edits -Work with in-house developers on making design improvements to the e-commerce site Show less

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  Think Tank PR & Marketing

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Graphic Designer

  Worked on a variety of projects from monthly email newsletters, printed materials, social media graphics, some website design, and even some app design for a lot of really amazing companies!

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  Freelance

  Nov 2015 - now

  Art Direction

  - Currently, work as a contract designer for Acumen Studios, designing marketing collateral for a variety of clients. - Have had the pleasure of working with Oakville Fit Body Bootcamp to establish a clear & cohesive brand identity for their business launch in October 2016 and continue to produce a variety of marketing pieces to help maintain their overall brand.- Worked with PRSA St. Louis to design their 2015 Conference Event Program. Updated the magazine layout & design, worked with multiple points of contact, sending files off to print & finished product approval. Show less

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  For Like, Ever! Event Styling

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

  Co Founder

  -Worked with clients to establish the overall look & feel of their event-Designed & created a variety of collateral for events, including but not limited to: handwritten details (welcome signage, food & drink menus, seating charts, invitation design, etc), floral arrangements (centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, floral crowns, custom floral installations), backdrop design, feature wall design, and overall event styling.-Helped clients with day-of-event styling & finishing details-Brought Pinterest to life! Show less

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  Anew Market Creations

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2024

  Owner + Designer & Stylist

  - Portrait + Wedding Photographer- Floral Designer & Stylist for Weddings + Events- Professional Crafter (chalkboard signage, wreaths, wooden centerpiece boxes, home decor)- Bring Pinterest to Life!

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  Two5:7North Video Production

  Apr 2017 - now

  Owner + Creative Director

  - My husband, Grant, & I started Two5:7North with a desire to bring high-quality video production services to Small Businesses, helping them elevate their brand and share their stories.- On set, I provide Creative Direction & guidance to the talent, while providing a sense of calm. It's always our focus to help those in our presence to be at ease and comfortable in front of the camera. With the nerves out of the way, we believe people can really allow their authenticity to shine and *that* is where the magic happens!- Create all social media content & maintain online presence.- Graphic Design + Graphic Video Creative Content + Branding + Marketing Show less

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  The Breakfast Club Coffee Co.

  Oct 2021 - now

  Partner + Creative Director

  - I received a God-Vision for a Church-Turned-Coffee-Shop, with a Kingdom mission to serve & love people, one bag (or cup) of coffee at a time.- Collaborated with Business Partner to develop & create a brand that would target Christian Coffee Drinkers.- Designed brand logo & developed clear brand identity.- Design all marketing materials, coffee labels, printed materials & collateral for product launches.- Design + maintain all social media content, posts, interactions & helping to grow our reach organically.- Copywriting & design for all newsletters, blog posts, coffee label descriptions & branding.- Built out our e-commerce website through Shopify.- Worked to create a subscription model for recurring customers.- Communicate with roaster for all orders & pickups.- Pack & Pray over every single order we ship out or deliver, including a handwritten note to express our genuine appreciation for their business.- Collaborate & curate with other local businesses on how best to reach our demographics in various markets to establish a broader brand share.- Conceptualize fun & creative promotions for upcoming seasons, holidays, & promos.- Passionately taking the time to educate myself on various brewing techniques, and coffee trends (flavors, hot vs. iced, cold brew, etc) and working tirelessly to bring our clients fresh new creations - and regularly changing the minds of even non-coffee drinkers, to try and LOVE our coffee!! Show less