Work
Experience

Art Director | Modly
2018 - Present // Los Angeles, CA

  • Lead creative projects for brewery and restaurant clients, delivering branding, packaging, and marketing design. 

  • Designed a wide range of assets including presentation decks, can designs, apparel, event posters, social media graphics, and full brand identities.

  • Drove new record rates of engagement and sales, across grocery store retail, in-house purchases, and merchandising.   

  • Conducted and compiled research and metrics into concise, effective, and engaging presentations for stakeholders.

  • Provided artistic direction to designers for large-scale campaigns while remaining hands-on with design production.

Art Director | Printing Solutions
2016 - 2018 // Phoenix, AZ

  • Developed and implemented a full agency-scale branding process with 100% positive customer feedback rate.

  • Conducted branding and identity development for a wide range of industries. This included heading design consultations with clients, presentations, and developing polished deliverables.

  • Implemented improvements to the proofing process that helped reduce printing errors by over 20%.

  • Directed a team of designers, ensuring the needs of the creative brief are being addressed and projects remain in scope.

Graphic Designer | Printing Solutions
2013 - 2016 // Phoenix, AZ

  • Produced creative work for print advertising, for a wide variety of established brands and industries; while balancing the client’s budget, deadlines, and expectations. 

  • Worked in a high-volume, customer service based environment while collaborating with business owners, clients, and members
    of the design team.

  • Performed pre-press tasks that involved setting up files and proofing materials for digital, offset, and screen printing.

Graphic & Web Designer | Pleth, LLC
2013 // Jonesboro, AR

  • Collaborated closely with developers to design fully custom, user-friendly websites tailored to client needs, ensuring seamless integration of visual design and functionality.

  • Managed website content updates and maintenance, improving site accuracy and enhancing user experience across multiple client platforms.

  • Coordinated with clients to gather feedback and implement design revisions, fostering strong client relationships and satisfaction.

Freelance Designer
2011 - 2013 // Jonesboro, AR

  • Provided comprehensive design services including advertising, brand identity, campaign development, and marketing collateral for a diverse range of local clients across northeastern Arkansas.

  • Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Lightroom
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe XD
    Figma
    Keynote
    ProCreate
    Creative Strategy
    Branding Design
    Layout Design
    UX/UI Design
    Research
    Copywriting
    Photography
    Process Development
    Adaptability
    Passion for Learning

  • 2022 CBMA Global Winner
    [ Best Brand Identity - Unique Logo ]
    Freely Taproom

    2022 CBMA Platinum Winner
    [ Best Brand Identity - Unique Logo ]
    Freely Taproom

    2022 CBMA Platinum Winner
    [ Best Brand Identity - Icon Design ]
    Freely Taproom

  • BFA in Graphic Design
    Arkansas State University // 2013