Professional Experience

Therma-Tru Doors, Maumee, OH

Senior Graphic Designer, February 2015 through November 2022

American Red Cross, Toledo, OH

Graphic Designer, August 2010 through February 2015

  • Awarded The Fredtastic Award for Revitalizing the Brand 2014

  • Conceptualized and created promotional materials and trade show elements for the Red Cross Blood Donor App Launch, winning the iPhone and Life Magazine award for Best in Show and “most life changing product” at the 2014 CTIA Conference.

  • Created numerous innovative and fresh design concepts for marketing materials for Regional, Divisional, and National use including: One Report; Club Give; Rep Rally 2011-2013; Strive for 5; and 100 days of summer. 100 days of hope.

  • Overhauled, updated, and maintained a resource library of more than 200 standard Divisional marketing materials and 100 blood drive collateral themes to ensure compliance with changing brand standards

  • Developed and implemented the tracking and use of QR codes on marketing materials

  • Collaborated with team members across Region, Division, and Nation on marketing and special event materials for donor outreach projects

  • Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely production and distribution of marketing materials within project budgets

  • Designed and formatted direct mail for multiple audiences to target marketing efforts specifically to each donor

  • Created and published online program web pages and forms and performed regular updates and maintenance of regional web pages

  • Independently developed, managed, and executed all email marketing campaigns, inclusive of maintenance and tracking, for both the Region and Division

  • Developed email marketing strategies for use in new and existing initiatives to increase effectiveness while reducing print and postage costs

  • Regularly consulted for custom and high visibility projects and quick turnaround jobs

  • Managed time and work flow effectively with a reputation among co-workers for rapid output of high quality work

  • Awarded 3rd place in national quality poster contest 2011
     

Becky Murry Design, Toledo, OH

Freelance Graphic Designer, September 2009 through present

  • Juried Selection, The Urban Forest Project-Toledo 2010

  • Produced marketing materials, including logos, signage, stationary, t-shirts, gift cards, media kits, and direct mail pieces for several local businesses

  • Developed website layouts, content, and graphics for business websites

  • Independently completed layout of, and oversaw production of, monthly periodicals marketed to real estate professionals and consumers

  • Provided volunteer design services to local charitable organizations through AIGA Toledo’s Design Charrette events.

 

Bartow Communications, Cabin John, MD

Art Director, October 2005 through October 2009

  • Managed production of design layouts across media platforms including print,

  • web, direct and email

  • Created brand identities for employer’s company and numerous sub brands 

  • Created page layouts for, and oversaw production and printing of, one monthly

  • and four quarterly hundred-plus page publications

  • Scanned, illustrated, photographed, and generated images for use in magazine layouts and direct marketing media

  • Researched vendors to manage production budget and improve or maintain

  • print standards

  • Coordinated with staff, vendors, and clients to manage and prepare project files

  • and ensured that final product exceeded client expectations

  • Managed multiple deadlines and ensured production quality 

  • Developed, updated, and managed company websites

  • Directly supervised the work of two production artists

 

Williams Whittle, Alexandria, VA

Production Artist, September 2004 through October 2005

  • Developed graphic elements of national marketing campaigns for use in print, web, billboard, and television advertisements for both corporate and non-profit clientele 

  • Created designs for clients inclusive of logos, print advertisements, and web materials

  • Coordinated with other departments and designers to ensure cohesion in marketing materials across media platforms

  • Developed and prepared more than 200 individual materials for print production each week

  • Consistently met project deadlines and exceeded client expectations in terms of design and project quality

  • Assisted in concept proposals including the creation of presentation materials and layouts for use in client pitch meetings

  • Maintained and updated computer software and operating systems

 

Medici Circle, Bowling Green, OH

Freelance Graphic Designer, January 2004 through May 2004

  • Created invitation and envelope for annual gala

  • Designed postcards and posters

  • Independently executed design process for multiple promotional materials from conception through production

 

BGNews, Bowling Green, OH

Production Assistant, August 2002 through December 2002

  • Designed advertisements for a daily university newspaper with strict deadlines

  • Worked with local businesses to craft and create custom print advisements for use in newspaper and other local media.

 

Education

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, December 2003

  • Cum Laude Graduate

  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

  • Deans List, 1999 - 2003

  • Featured Artist, Juried Bachelor of Fine Arts Show Spring 2004

  • Golden Key International Honour Society

  • 2002 Honorable Mention, BGSU Juried Undergraduate Design Show

  • AIGA, Student Member

  • BGSU Design Club, Member & Volunteer

 

Studio Art Centers International (SACI), Florence, Italy

Study Abroad Program, January 2003 through April 2003

  • SACI Scholarship

  • Travel Grant

  • Juried Student Art Show, SACI Gallery Spring 2003

 

Skills

Graphic Design
Vendor Relations
Print Design and Production
Email and Web Design
Direct Mail and Email Marketing

 

Software

Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
Hubspot Email Marketing
Digital Asset Management: Widen