Create 3D and graphic solutions for prospective and recurring business, including Trade Show, Exhibit and Stage designs. Actively worked with clients through meetings, sales presentation, planning and site visits.

Lead Trade Show Designer for Hargrove, responsible for designing 3D environments and graphic components that unite the client’s marketing and branding themes to their particular event.
Worked closely with the Sales Department to develop and maintain client relationships.
As a show transitioned into production, I collaborated with the Estimating, CAD, Graphics Detailing and Production Departments to ensure creative vision and budgets are maintained.
I continuously spoke with colleagues to find innovative ways to design and build elements.
Averaged 52 tradeshow projects each a year with various timelines, Sales and Production Teams.
My goals over the last several years:
Streamline the design process by building a resource library of structural elements
Improve graphic file construction and asset management
Design innovative inventory structures that require little on-site installation labor.

I was responsible for designing graphics and structures for proposals that highlight corporate capabilities and creativity, securing national multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. Due to a strong background in Graphic Design, I became the Lead Designer for the Trade Show Division within three years while maintaining a steady work load with Special Events of national significance. Special Event design includes spatial planning, decor, graphic treatments, fabrics and lighting within specific venues.

Attended on a portfolio scholarship and graduated Cum Laude.

Attended part-time while working full-time to put myself through school. Also worked as a studio lab-aide part time to gain extra time in labs. Several consecutive semesters on the Dean's List.