Innovative and multi-talented graphic designer specializing in print design. Skilled at producing effective, creative design solutions with a high attention to detail. Exhibits extensive knowledge of design principles, marketing concepts, and color theory and is gifted in a range of design styles. Positive team player that is passionate about inspired ideas and exceeding client expectations. Excels at building and maintaining business relationships. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments, managing multiple projects at once, and adept at working within budget constraints.

Overview:
UiC Magazine is the largest distributed publication in Forsyth County with 58,300 copies delivered monthly and a monthly readership of nearly 146,000.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Created all editorial design, cover designs, special feature magazine inserts and fold-outs; produced numerous print and web ads for a wide variety of clients monthly; designed web graphics and updated web content
• Established valuable client relationships: interpreted client design needs so as to launch and/or reinforce their vision and advertising goals; conceived ads that consistently received high praise from clients; delivered revisions with fast turnaround
• Increased sales by designing comp ads for prospective customers which enabled sales staff to secure clients
• Consistently delivered and exceeded magazine goals; met deadlines on time and within budget; reduced cost of production through effective ad and layout design; recommended time-saving proofing process improvements; took on increasing level of responsibilities resulting in cost savings
• Developed client branding standards. Highly skilled at replicating design style of established brands to ensure consistency in company’s marketing efforts.
• Designed marketing materials: media kit, sales flyers, logos, brochures, company forms, and business cards
• Worked with printers to ensure proper file preparation and adherence to print specifications
• Edited photography and graphics: photo retouching, compositing, image isolation, and color correction
• Researched retail, home décor and fashion trends for editorial needs

Graphic Design and Visual Communications, Print and Web Design

GPA: 4.0

• Member of Auburn University’s Association of Visual Artists (AVA)
• Ranked number one in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences
• Golden Key International Honor Society – top 15% GPA of Auburn University; (Public Relations committee member)
• National Dean’s List
• Kappa Omicron Nu – honor society for Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences
• Tau Sigma – Auburn University’s honor society for transfer students
• Numerous other scholarships throughout academic career

Liberal Arts course of study with concentration in illustration

• SCAD Scholar - the Savannah College of Art and Design’s most prestigious scholarship based on excellence in both portfolio submission and academics