Education
Bachelors in Textile Design & Merchandising
Business Minor
The Ohio State University 2002 – 2006
Associates in Digital Design & Graphics
Columbus State Community College 2010 – 2012
Multimedia Certificate
Columbus State Community College 2010 – 2012
Work Experience
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
2009-present
Administrative Aid-Director’s Office
•Represents the offices of The Director, Chief Inspector, Communications and Marketing Department
•Updates the Internet/Intranet on a daily basis to ensure correct branding and logo usage
•Answers a high volume of customer phone calls
•Works closely with constituents to quickly and efficiently resolve their issues
Stiletto Graphics
2009-present
Freelance Graphic Designer
•Develops design concepts for brand identity, logos, websites, fliers, t-shirts etc.
•Builds WordPress sites for local businesses and creates instructional follow up videos for the client
•Provides customizable social media solutions for clients with strategies on how to gain traffic and attention
•Generates project schedules and meets tight deadlines
•Modifies designs according to client feedback
Weber Associates
December 2012-Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
•Builds PowerPoint presentations for clients of Weber Associates
•Works on developing new ideas and concepts
•Utilized my freehand drawing skills for a white board video advertisement
•Meets important deadlines and am flexible with the schedule of the clients
Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe
2003-2009
Buyer/Merchandiser/Manager
•Made all purchasing decisions for the retail store
•Met with vendors on a regular basis to view new inventory
•Kept up to date with new OSU apparel market trends
•Visually merchandised the store
•Successfully developed a plan to increase sales by integrating businesses and adopting a new marketing plan
Non Profit Involvement
SOS of Ohio
August 2011- Present
•Lead graphic designer for the Events Committee
•Designs and publishes the Quarterly Newsletter
•Planned and coordinated important fundraisers including the Annual Fall Fundraiser and the Barks and Crafts Fair
•Helps recruit volunteers, donors, local organizations and small businesses to help in our fundraising needs
Peace for Paws Ohio
August 2011- Present
•Lead graphic designer for the organization
•Helps coordinate fundraisers and local events to help get our foster dogs noticed and adopted
•Designed a t-shirt design that helped raise over $1,000 for a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser
•Created a YouTube video that gave a yearly overview of the organization at the Annual Fundraiser where there were over 500 in attendance
Mid-Ohio Marine Foundation
October 2009-Present
•Created a visually appealing WordPress website for the organization
•Designs all print materials
•Works closely with the board members to develop samples of ideas for approval
Greater Columbus Arts Council
March 2012-Present
•Serves as a member of the Marketing Committee for the Columbus Arts Festival
•Lead social media coordinator for Twitter
•Works as a team to develop new marketing strategies in the Columbus area
Software Skills:
•Photoshop
•Illustrator
•In Design
•Flash
•Dreamweaver
•Fireworks
•After Effects
•Premiere Pro
•Captivate
•Corel Painter
•Word
•PowerPoint
•Excel
Proficient in MAC and PC
Knowledgeable in HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Experience in WordPress Web Design
Digital photography skills