I am a confident designer with a focus in brand management, digital marketing and strategy, marketing collateral, showroom graphics and people. Experience in leadership, project management, vendor communication and planning. 

 

EXPERIENCE
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, Digital Content Graphic Designer
Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2013 – Present    
Work along side the Marketing Communications Manager and VP of Marketing to improve and update branding through a variety of outlets both print and digital on a daily basis. Manage interns and junior designers to assist on projects and enhance their education. Develope and concept long-term projects starting with strategy and managing vendors as needed for both online and offline from websites to catalogs to tradeshow graphics. Lead the website redesign for www.kv.com which included building e-commerce and coordinating with the developer. Along with managing the internal team.

 

Freelance, Graphic Designer
Spring 2013 – Fall 2013
Research and organization for a full understanding of strategy and audience to best suit each job. Brainstorm and create compelling, meaningful designs for digital outlets and print materials while maintaining budgets and deadlines.

 

RedSky Creative Group (previously Hunsberger Creative Group), Graphic Designer
Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2007 – Spring 2013    
Projects concepted and carried through production for a variety of clients including Details, AIS, Foremost Insurance Group, The Pampered Chef and American Seating. Work includes identity, web design, marketing collateral, advertising and showroom design. Accountable as the main point of contact for the length of the project. Responsible for project management, meeting deadlines and working within budgets.

 

EXCELLENCE
Ferris State University Online, Big Rapids, MI
Digital Marketing Certificate, 2018 – Present

 

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design, Cum Laude, 2007

 

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Associates of Science in Visual Design and Web Media, Cum Laude, 2005

 

EXCEL
Refined proficiency working with the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Experienced in Drupal CMS platform. Additional areas of excellence in project leadership, mentoring, digital marketing, design process and planning. 

 

Professional Design Awards
Silver Addy 2008 & Gold Addy 2008
Good Design Award 2008    

 

Academic Accomplishments
Dean’s List, Winter 2004 – Fall 2006, Spring 2018
Academic Honors Convocation, Winter 2004 and Fall 2006    

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