Successfully design and manage graphic design projects from concept through completion in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Work closely with clients to create vision and conceive designs. Coordinate freelance designers, and vendors to meet all project requirements and deadlines. Research and collaborate with multifunctional teams. Conduct performance reviews, encouraging professional and personal growth of staff.

Key Achievements:
• Consistently completed client projects under budget saving them over $20K in a year
• Developed online job tracking portal for clients, effectively reducing operating expenses and time-to-market
• Established trusting relationships with designers, vendors, and clients

Lead designer of consumer packaging for international electronics manufacturer. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and strong attention to detail. Demonstrated clear communication practices while collaborating with teams in Europe and Asia, where English is not a primary language. Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Key Achievements:
• Provided strategic branding and sustainable packaging design for Franklin’s line of reading enhancement products
• Drove brand consistency for Franklin’s European packaging line leading to increased sales

Graphic Designer for in-house art department of a snack food company with $328 million in sales and 25 iconic brands, including SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzels, and ICEE.
• Designed Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and marketing collateral for both licensed and company owned brands
• Assisted Art Director with photo shoots, art direction, press proofs and food styling
• Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsible for in-house design and development of internal and external marketing and communications print, digital, and multimedia materials that are innovative, engaging and aligned with corporate design standards.
Work closely with multiple members of the Marketing team to ensure designs are effectively aligned with project objectives.
Highly collaborative team player with excellent communication and listening skills.
Proven execution of principles, tools, methodologies and processes related to photography, motion graphics, video production, editing, print, and web design.
Highly proficient with current versions of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Premiere Pro, and After Effects).
Proven ability to integrate and work within UX/UI design principles with knowledge of WCAG 2.0 and W3C accessibility standards and practices.