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(with Les)

Design Specialist + Multimedia Expert

10+ years of experience leading end-to-end design processes, from conceptualization to final delivery, with a proven track record in branding, UI/UX, print, digital, apparel, and motion design. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects), with additional expertise in marketing strategies, social media management, and team leadership. Adept at creating compelling visuals that drive engagement and elevate brand identity.

Core Competencies

Here's What I've Been Up To

Experience

Freelance Graphic Design

2016 – Present: Various Clients

Delivered innovative designs for print and digital marketing campaigns, tailored to diverse industries.

Specialized in production design, ensuring high-quality deliverables for a wide range of formats.

Designed for email, website, and social media campaigns, maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across campaigns.

Worked extensively with nonprofits, leveraging a deep understanding of budget and timeline restrictions to deliver impactful and cost-effective solutions.

Collaborated with both agencies and small creative teams, adapting seamlessly to different workflows and creative processes to achieve client objectives.

Developed logos, branding materials, and user-centric designs that enhanced brand visibility and engagement.

2016 - Present Various Clients

Freelance Graphic Design

Delivered innovative designs for print and digital marketing campaigns, tailored to diverse industries.

Specialized in production design, ensuring high-quality deliverables for a wide range of formats.

Designed for email, website, and social media campaigns, maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across campaigns.

Worked extensively with nonprofits, leveraging a deep understanding of budget and timeline restrictions to deliver impactful and cost-effective solutions.

Collaborated with both agencies and small creative teams, adapting seamlessly to different workflows and creative processes to achieve client objectives.

Developed logos, branding materials, and user-centric designs that enhanced brand visibility and engagement.

Content Marketing Specialist

2023 – Present: CSE Software Inc

Strategized and executed digital marketing campaigns across various channels, increasing engagement by 30%.

Designed high-impact print collateral, aligning with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.

Conceptualized, animated, and edited product promotional stings to support sales and marketing efforts.

Developed systems to increase customer feedback and improve engagement by streamlining processes for the sales team, enhancing overall client satisfaction and communication.

2023 - Present CSE Software Inc

Content Marketing Specialist

Strategized and executed digital marketing campaigns across various channels, increasing engagement by 30%.

Designed high-impact print collateral, aligning with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.

Conceptualized, animated, and edited product promotional stings to support sales and marketing efforts.

Developed systems to increase customer feedback and improve engagement by streamlining processes for the sales team, enhancing overall client satisfaction and communication.

Creative Director

2013 – 2023: Elevate Church

Led and mentored a creative team of 20+ volunteers, including graphic designers, photographers, and social media managers.

Conceptualized and designed high-quality creative elements to support the vision of each sermon series, including branding, motion graphics, and promotional materials for print and digital platforms.

Developed and implemented UI/UX designs for the website and mobile app, improving user engagement.

Directed and produced motion graphics and title animations for digital content and live events.

Designed and executed spatial branding projects, including building wall graphics, signage, and other creative elements that enhanced the physical environment and reflected the church’s identity.

Oversaw end-to-end marketing campaigns, resulting in increased attendance and community engagement

Designed custom apparel for events and merchandise, ensuring alignment with overall branding and campaign objectives.

2013 - 2023 Elevate Church

Creative Director

Led and mentored a creative team of 20+ volunteers, including graphic designers, photographers, and social media managers.

Conceptualized and designed high-quality creative elements to support the vision of each sermon series, including branding, motion graphics, and promotional materials for print and digital platforms.

Developed and implemented UI/UX designs for the website and mobile app, improving user engagement.

Directed and produced motion graphics and title animations for digital content and live events.

Designed and executed spatial branding projects, including building wall graphics, signage, and other creative elements that enhanced the physical environment and reflected the church's identity.

Oversaw end-to-end marketing campaigns, resulting in increased attendance and community engagement

Designed custom apparel for events and merchandise, ensuring alignment with overall branding and campaign objectives.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Bradley University

Interactive Media with a concentration in Web & App Design

Bachelors Degree Bradley University

Interactive Media

Concentration in Web + App Design



Skills

Creative Tools

Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Figma, Procreate

Marketing Tools

Mailchimp, Buffer, Hootsuite, Dripify

Project Management Tools

Monday, Jira, Trello, Basecamp

Presentation Tools

Keynote, Powerpoint

Web Design

WordPress, Wix, HTML, CSS

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