Professional Experience

Senior Creative Designer & Team Lead
DME Delivers
2018 - Present
  • Manage the design and development of creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within budget
  • Lead a team of designers, packaging engineers, and pre-press operators, providing guidance and direction for successful project completion
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors, ensuring creative projects meet timeline and budget requirements
  • Maintain client relationships for creative services, providing actionable plans and realistic timelines
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular stakeholder updates
  • Collaborate across departments to align creative projects with business goals and objectives
  • Utilize creative problem-solving skills to identify and resolve project issues
Associate Art Director
Worldwide Sportswear (Formerly Transit Designs)
2014 - 2018
  • Handled all client consultations for graphics, product selection, and brand development while managing order systems
  • Improved customer satisfaction by reducing average graphics turnaround time by 50%
  • Contributed to annual revenue growth through new client relationship creation and maintenance
  • Managed tasks for up to 5 designers for daily operations and seasonal creative designs
  • Completed all digital pre-press operations including color separations
Senior Designer & Production Manager
Durable Safety Products
2013 - 2014
  • Handled all client consultations for print graphics while managing production staff
  • Managed inventory, invoicing, and shipping orders using QuickBooks
  • Coordinated phone and email communications while meeting production deadlines
Art Director
GospelNow Magazine
2009 - 2013
  • Managed graphics for up to 5 monthly publications, meeting all publication deadlines
  • Led and assigned tasks to up to 5 designers based on individual skill sets
  • Grew publication portfolio from 2 monthly publications in 2009 to 5 by 2013
  • Handled all client consultations and communications
Graphic Designer
DocuPrint
2007 - 2009
  • Handled client consultations for print graphics while meeting quarterly deadlines
  • Managed and assigned tasks to three interns based on individual skill sets
  • Contributed to 10% annual revenue growth through excellent client relationship management