Developed coin and medallion mockups for customers based on their concepts and art. Interpret customer art into vector art for use by 3D modelers, machine programmers and production line. Present proofs to the sales team for the customers’ approval; made any requested changes before final approval. Thoroughly review artwork against provided customer art for accuracy and realism. Creatively utilize search engines and stock photo sites to gather graphics or images as needed. Design monthly marketing pieces such as SEO imaging, Eblasts, intranet stories and packaging. Layout, design and assemble elements for company brochures including stock medals, chains of office and graduation medals.

Design dielines and package graphics for new and existing product packaging using Illustrator and Photoshop and adhering to brand standards. Develop and execute branding solutions including logos, color schemes, and graphic themes for new and existing product. Handle multiple projects with various and fluctuating priority levels and short deadlines simultaneously. Execute vivid concept imagery and packaging mock-ups for sales presentations to clients. Develop line look for product packaging. Strategize seasonal direction based on trend research. Present trends to leadership for product alignment across departments. Assist with assortment planning and product development.

Design, layout, edit circular and broadsheet advertisements from inception to print. Conceptualize new creative strategies for in-store and print campaigns. Weekly photo direction, typography creative and 4 color process. Proof
projects before print, pre-press and package for printer. Uphold company standards and quality within each publication finalized.

Directed layout of paper to ensure visual appeal, continuity and graphic quality.
Managed advertisement placement. Trained nine section editors in principles
and technical aspects of layout and design using Adobe Photoshop and
InDesign. Wrote articles for opinion, news, entertainment and center sections.
Took photographs for sporting events, concerts, news stories.

I Enjoyed my time as a student. I was involved in many campus organizations including Good Times Programming and the Fourth Estate Newspaper. I held several paid positions of leadership in said organizations and had an internship at the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce for public relations.