Professional Summary

Experienced graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in print production, branding, marketing, and large-format graphics. Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CorelDRAW, with a strong understanding of production-ready artwork, print workflows, and manufacturing requirements. Experienced in leading design projects, improving processes, and delivering accurate, high-quality creative work from concept through final production.

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Software

  • Adobe CC/Suite
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • CorelDraw
  • Affinity
  • Visual Studio Code

skills

  • Branding & Identity
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Social Media Management
  • Print Design & Production
  • Wide Format Production
  • Screen & UV Printing
  • Layout & Typography
  • Responsive Web Design
  • HTML & CSS
  • CMS & SEO

Education

  • King’s College of Charlotte
  • - AAS in Graphic Design
  • - Dean’s List of Excellence

    Professional Experience

Lead Designer

Sportsfield Specialties -

01/2020 - Present
  • Lead design for professional, collegiate, and high school stadium projects, managing workflows from initial concept through large-format print production.
  • Oversee print quality control and serve as acting design manager when needed, making production decisions and coordinating print schedules.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align design, sales, and production requirements.
  • Improve graphic asset intake and production workflows, contributing to 12% year-over-year growth in graphic production.

Graphic Designer

Auto Mail 1 -

06/2019 - 01/2020
  • Designed branded direct mail campaigns for car dealerships with games and calls to action, ensuring compliance with state and federal sweepstakes laws.
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, conducting market research, coordinating with clients (dealership owners/marketing heads), and overseeing printing, labeling, and nationwide distribution.
  • Created high-impact mail pieces that significantly exceeded industry-standard response rates, enhancing client engagement.

Print Production Lead

Simba Cal -

12/2018 - 06/2019
  • Managed 3rd shift print production, setting up print files, operating and maintaining eight pieces of equipment (five wide format printers, one laminator, one flatbed UV printer, one laser cutter), and delivering 100,000+ pieces monthly.
  • Oversaw quality control during day shift transitions, ensuring consistent output and operational efficiency.
  • Developed equipment training guide, reducing downtime and enhancing production reliability.

Graphic/Web Designer | Freelance

LCEM Graphics -

11/2015 - 12/2018
  • Created visually impactful logos, brand guidelines, and marketing collateral, aligning design elements with brand values and target audience preferences.
  • Designed and developed responsive websites for clients across various industries, ensuring seamless user experiences through the utilization of HTML and CSS.
  • Implemented SEO best practices to optimize website visibility and drive higher search engine rankings.

Graphic Designer | Seasonal

Charlotte T-shirt Authority -

Fall 2017
  • Created or adapted graphics for sports apparel and custom team merchandise.
  • Prepared artwork for apparel printing and production.
  • Supported apparel projects from initial design through production-ready artwork.

Graphic Designer | Internship

RAMCO -

Fall 2014
  • Assisted with sports uniform design and customization for team apparel.
  • Prepared or modified artwork for uniform production.
  • Worked with design requirements, colors, logos, and graphics for athletic apparel.