
Timeline
About me
Designer • Illustrator • Marketer
Education

Savannah college of art and design
-Undergraduate certificate graphic design
Savannah college of art and design
-B.f.a. sequential art
Savannah college of art and design
-M.f.a. sequential art
Experience

Cvs caremark corporation
Jun 2007 - Nov 2011Customer service associate and lead cashierHaving worked in two very high-traffic stores (originated in New York and transferred to Georgia), I am very capable of multi-tasking and handling a numerous tasks.Strive to provide excellent customer service and help customers shop with speed and efficiency. Detailed knowledge of the registers and checkout procedures and involved retail tasks such as stock, shelving, planograms, weekly ad, price cuts, and orders.

Savannah college of art and design
Mar 2010 - Jun 2010Teaching internshipI assisted Professor Dove McHargue in his undergraduate college-level course "Speed Sketching" in the Sequential Art department with grading homework, leading class, and creating in-class lectures/workshops.

Freelance artist and graphic designer
Jun 2010 - nowDesigner / illustratorCreate custom designs for print and web: multi-use advertisements, logo designs, and marketing promotional material. Clients include: Front Seat Coffee, Ela Chapin for Vermont House, SPATIOR Marketing Consulting, Custom Audio Video, LLC., and other independent clients.

Savannah college of art and design
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011Teaching internshipI assisted Professor Anthony Fisher in his undergraduate college-level course "Children's Books" in the Sequential Art department with leading class, critiques, and creating in-class lectures/workshops.

Savannah college of art and design
Jan 2012 - Aug 2015Graduate admission adviserProduce and track graduate applicant files for presentation and recommendation to the Admission Review Committee. Conduct all written and verbal communication with applicants including personal interviews, coordinate other outreach efforts deemed necessary to ensure matriculation, travel, and offer financial aid guidance and introductory information about the college and graduate programs. Provide prompt contact to and manage a caseload of 200-400 students.

Schoolwide, inc.
Feb 2012 - Sept 2012Contract designer/production artistWorked alongside the Sr. Designer to create all production and design needs for Schoolwide, Inc.: web graphics, e-blasts, catalog design and layout (for print and web), page design and layout, and logo design.

Lucky's market
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016Responsible for the store’s overall pricing accuracy. Involves multi-tasking, constant interruptions, and the following duties: daily, weekly, and monthly price changes, AD and Manager Special pricing, and putting up and removing tags and signs. Also includes: routine department audits and other general store duties. Adheres to all company rules and policies;Complies with safety policies and procedures;Responds to all calls for service quickly;Greets and provides prompt courteous customer service;Maintains communication with Store Director by providing daily status updates;Frequently checks for pricing updates from the corporate office;Makes price changes in a timely manner;Knowledge of current AD pricing, and verify that all tags and signage are posted;Verifies tags and signs contain correct product, size, tax and/or CRV information.Compliant with COOL regulations;Periodically scan checks for pricing accuracy;Compiles an extensive and accessible sign program;Must be able to calculate percentages and read invoices;Distributes incoming e-mails and memos to the corresponding departments;Works closely with front-end personnel and collects “not on file” notes from cashiers;Reports any scan errors or problems immediately to Data Integrity personnel at home office;Knowledgeable and ready to assist in all point-of-sale activities. Visa mindre
Scanning Coordinator
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016Store Graphic Artist
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

Eastrise credit union
Jan 2017 - nowThe Creative Strategist is responsible for all aspects of the visual brand. This role develops strategic creative concepts and designs visual assets for various marketing channels and formats, adhering to guidelines to create a consistent brand image that promotes a positive response and increased visibility.• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with internal and external stakeholders to convert written or spoken ideas and needs into designs that visually connect members and potential members with our brand.• Own projects through revisions, versions, proofs, and final deliverables, including content and design element updates and provide recommendations on approach to maintain visual brand identity.• Work independently as well as cooperatively with the marketing team to establish creative concepts to support various marketing strategies such as campaign development, collateral development, product launches, promotional items, and more.• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software or by hand.• Maintain visual brand guidelines and make recommendations for updates based on trends.• Use best practices for layouts, colors, typography, photography, etc. to ensure final graphic designs are visually appealing, on-brand, meet ADA requirements, and capture the attention of target audiences.• Assist in leading creative brainstorming sessions to establish strategic design solutions for campaign development, visual identity systems, products, and other design projects.• Develop mood boards and general directional approaches to establish creative scopes for design, branding, product, video, and other creative formats.• Communicate clearly and efficiently with internal stakeholders to meet design deadlines and produce high-quality work that is on brand and meets organizational objectives.• Provide insights into industry best practices, design trends, and content generation ideas. Visa mindre -Creates graphic design and layout for in-house materials, external collateral, communications, surveys, online and electronic channels, such as landing pages, email marketing, in-branch materials, forms, posters, statement inserts, digital display advertisements, and other communications.-Contributes to content creation in various marketing productions in print, digital and social channels.-Coordinates timely delivery and transmission of marketing output such as statement inserts, statement messages, blog posts, and email messages.-Acts as a liaison and provides marketing support and services to other areas of operation such as compliance, product operations, employee engagement, and member relations.-Performs basic photography and videography tasks for the promotion of VSECU products, services, brand awareness, and employee engagement.-Works with vendors and designers to keep all building signage up to date.-Supports the development, tracking, and reporting of community and public relation programs and events.-Performs maintenance tasks on the corporate websites through the use of a Content Management System (CMS).-Supports data driven initiatives and market research with basic data entry, database management, record keeping, and survey work.-Assists with the data collection and report generation of electronic marketing strategies and campaigns through all digital channels. These include, but are not limited to, social media networks, Google AdWords and PPC, online banner advertisement placements and mobile placement.-Supports the development of traditional and digital marketing campaigns by providing administrative, creative, and reporting functions.-Etc.! Visa mindre
Creative Strategist
Feb 2023 - nowMarketing Specialist
Sept 2019 - Feb 2023Marketing Associate
Jan 2017 - Sept 2019
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Inbound certification
HubspotFeb 2017 - View certificate

Digital marketing fundamentals certificate
The university of vermont continuing and distance educationApr 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Diana ClarkeCUNA Diamond Award Credit Union National Association juli 2020 CUNA design award for visual redesign of the VSECU Credit and Debit card portfolio.
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