WORK HISTORY

HALLMARK CARDS Kansas City, Missouri

Senior Graphic Designer

Packaging Design February 2012 - June 2014
Creative Studio July 2014 - June 2018
Cultural Identity Greetings June 2018 - February 2020
Content and Creative Marketing February 2020 - current

BARKLEY Kansas City, Missouri

Graphic Designer April 2004 - February 2011

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

I have developed original designs and illustrations for local, national, and international brands, overseeing various formats from concept through to final delivery. My design work encompasses product catalogs, packaging, store displays, signage, greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, apparel, food packaging, social media assets, GIF animation, emails, and enewsletters.

In addition to design, I have managed the following responsibilities for diverse accounts:

• Planning and art direction for photoshoots

• Supervision of print production

• Development of brand identity

• Creation of mood boards, concept boards, and graphic standards

• Training and onboarding of interns and freelance staff

• Providing backup art direction support
  

SOFTWARE

Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Procreate and Figma

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence, Kansas
Graphic Design Program
Fall 1999 - Fall 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
Kansas City, Missouri
Illustration/Design Program
Spring 1997 - Spring 1999

AWARDS

2019 A15 Design Awards Gala & Exhibition