graphic designer - illustrator - artist - creative thinker - visualizer dreamer - problem solver - photographer - team player - innovator inspiration seeker - inventor - typographer - writer - editor - avid reader - storyteller - hard worker - animal lover - beach enthusiast

education

master of arts (2009 - 2011) graphic design and illustration portfolio center; atlanta, georgia

bachelor of art (2004 - 2008) graphic design and studio art spring hill college; mobile, alabama

typesetting

layout design

color theory

illustration

creative concepting

graphic/layout designer (january 2013 - present) our sunday visitor; orlando, florida

designer responsible for layout design of catholic school books, including image and color selection, type selection, layout design, and creating templates for future publications.
create new ways to meet requirements set forth by the diocese, while at the same time giving traditional teachings a modern approach and look.
requires ability to work well in both a team and individual environment in order to make tight deadlines in accordance with production timelines.
articulately present ideas and design concepts for art director and senior editor, that are both innovative yet acceptable to the diocese.

graphic designer (july 2011 - present) contract designer; orlando, florida and atlanta, georgia

contracted by numerous companies to provide design and illustration services for both print and web-based projects.
developed, designed and laid out print material for marketing, advertising and sales including: business cards, letterheads, brochures, banners, logos, and sales catalogues.
worked in areas of brand management with an emphasis on brand identity, name and logo creation, company image and development and web design.
create custom fonts and typography, including original illustrated typography. have also illustrated several published books and spot illustrations for magazines and websites.

graphic design/marketing (december 2011- present) celebration foundation; orlando, florida

create print material to help raise funds to feed and clothe homeless children in osceola county.
design material is used to attract and promote local and national music groups in hopes of raising funds to help the growing number of homeless families in the community.
requires working with print companies on a regular basis, numerous music organizations, various people of influence throughout the organization and community, and creating and packaging files for print production.

illustration (july 2009 - present) jackson fish market; atlanta, georgia christian author, constance keith; atlanta, georgia

have written one and illustrated two children's books for both web and print use. also currently in the process of character development for a fourth book.
have been approached for product design based on illustrations including: t-shirt design, uniform design, custom children's toys and furniture, and women's bag design.
have organized and directed multiple photo shoots involving between one and twenty models at a time. responsibilities included scheduling, photographer and model selection, booking venues, lighting, application of makeup and body paint, selection of final images, and photoshop touch-ups.
collaborate with various vendors to produce original images in numerous mediums including, but not limited to: acrylic, watercolor, chalk pastel, photography, and body paint.

gold addy award atlanta, georgia

silver addy award mobile, alabama