The Scoop

Highly motivated, imaginative and versatile graphic designer with over 4 years experience in graphic, brand, print and web design. Dedicated to creating brand identity that is innovative, exciting and cohesive across available forms of communication.

Knowledge Base

  • Branding
  • Page layout
  • Typography
  • Web Design
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, GoLive, LightRoom
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Languages: HTML, XHTML, CSS
  • Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
  • Miscellaneous: FTP, SFTP

Professional History

Earl of Sandwich, Orlando, FL May 2008 - Present
Graphic Designer

  • Design menus, signs, flyers, etc.
  • Communicate with outside vendors

Capital Resource Group, Inc., Longwood, FL Nov. 2004 - May 2008
Design Specialist

  • Research, develop, and design an integrated approach to increase product awareness and brand image for the company’s web sites, business collateral, client presentation materials and PowerPoints
  • Approach emphasizes company as innovative and forward thinking featuring unique patent pending processes with a mission to creating sustainable/guaranteed capital
  • Train sales staff and management on usage of electronic presentations, marketing materials, and web based technologies
  • Recommend and purchase new hardware and software
  • Communicate with outside vendors and contractors

Selected Accomplishments

  • Presentations and materials successfully used with CPA firms, law firms, life insurance and annuity companies, universities, hospitals and banks in the US and Canada
  • Develop and oversee training program for consultants and clients to reiterate procedure, product awareness and brand image

Fox Digital Design, Orlando, FL Jan. 2007 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Design and maintain web sites with custom graphics and layouts
  • Maintain integrity of web site usability and accessibility through testing and debugging
  • Web site promotion and marketing including web site statistic moderating and evaluation
  • Write, edit and proof content for consistency of message for a variety of communication channels

Selected Accomplishments

  • Design web sites for a public relations firm, a nationally recognized film and music critic, a freelance photography/graphic designer and a Florida based mediation firm with associated logos, collateral and promotional pieces

FIADA, Orlando, FL Jun. 2002 - Nov. 2004
Staff Assistant / Assistant Bookkeeper

  • Orchestrate mass direct mailings regarding membership drives, conventions, forms, Dealer Training School and other various non-for-profit functions
  • Create and set-up trade show displays and posters for silent auctions, hospitality suites, annual conventions, board meetings and membership drives
  • Conduct accounts receivable, accounts payable, charge backs and reconcile monthly, quarterly and yearly departmental financial reports
  • Train staff and management on usage and distribution of marketing materials, recruitment, and sales
  • Communicate with outside vendors and contractors

Selected Accomplishments

  • Supervise the migration, proofing, ordering and shipping of $75,000 worth of auto industry related forms and maintain vendor relations

Proliance International, Orlando, FL (Modine Aftermarket Holdings) Feb. 2001 - May 2002
Human Resources Clerk

  • Assemble and distribute new hire, opening enrollment, benefits and termination paperwork
  • Audit and maintain records relating to rate increases, Motor Vehicle Reports, background checks, pre-employment and post accident drug screenings
  • Document employee disciplinary actions and accidents

Selected Accomplishments

  • Implement new filing systems, safety procedures and policies, reorganize the ADT security system for all 64 store locations and HR polices
  • Design, wrote and implement Human Resources Procedure Manual
  • Support 300-350 employees throughout the southeast with questions ranging from payroll to safety and policy issues

Education

Rollins College, Winter Park, FL May 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and a Minor in Business Management
Areas of emphasis included:

  • Music performance
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Business management
  • Personality psychology
  • Accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Business finance

Continuing Education

Photoshop CS2, Tampa, FL Jan. 2007

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Photoshop Professionals Jan. 2005
Rollins College Alumni Association May 2000