Profile
Welcome to my portfolio!
With over 10 years of experience as a versatile graphic designer and photographer in corporate and commercial settings, I've demonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering tailored high-quality visual content. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Dimensions, Photoshop, and After Effects, I bring a comprehensive skill set encompassing product images, portraits, and videos.
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As an effective communicator and team player, I am confident that my skills can significantly contribute to expanding your brand identity. Throughout my career, I have excelled as a creative problem-solver, consistently seeking innovative ways to bring clients' visions to life. My work ethic is rooted in hard work and a commitment to excellence, and I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
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Well-versed in industry-standard tools, I can seamlessly integrate into your team and contribute immediately. Actively maintaining a LinkedIn Learning account for ongoing professional development underscores my dedication to staying current in the ever-evolving field.
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I invite you to explore my portfolio, showcasing not only technical proficiency but also a keen design eye and a commitment to impactful visual solutions. I look forward to discussing how my expertise aligns with your goals and vision.
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Thank you for your time!
Adaptable
Quick Learner
Advanced
Every new experience is a chance to expand and keep my capabilities relevant. I was taught to “be like MacGyver,” and make the impossible happen!
Multi-tasking
Expert
Advanced
With the ability to prioritize, and accomplish goals; my energetic, "can do" work ethic keeps me motivated and productive with the tasks at hand.
Digital
Literacy
Advanced
Comfortable with Mac or Windows operating systems; extensive experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
Oct. 2022 - Sept. 2023
Graphic Design and Photography, Xentris Wireless
Simultaneously juggled multiple projects for commercial packaging, marketing products, and overseeing company newsletters.
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Designed visual elements for packaging, website, and marketing materials using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Developed Xentris packaging graphics, coordinated between the marketing and production teams, and consulted with the engineering director to ensure the packaging met the legal requirements.
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Enhanced the packaging concept development process by experimenting with new die line ideas and producing physical mock-ups with a Silhouette machine cutter.
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Onboarded new products to Verizon's Brand Central CMS and PDP website pages, ensuring compliance with stringent brand standards and guidelines through the organization of product images, descriptions, and sell sheets.
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Compiled and summarized articles and images for monthly newsletters and corporate communications.
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Crafted videos and artwork for presentation materials with Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Nov. 2012 - Sept. 2021
Graphic Design and Photography, Glentronics, Inc.
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Supervised the creation of all visual materials related to all products (product labels, cartons, manual diagrams), marketing materials (catalogs, brochures, print and social media ads, and customer sheet templates), and app development, using Illustrator and InDesign.
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Developed PowerPoint templates and artwork for presentations used for B2B presentations and Continuing Education events
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Strengthened brand identities by overseeing multi-brand updates, coordinating with external graphic artists, marketing teams, and production teams to gradually update product labels, cartons, press checks, marketing materials, and website content.
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Enhanced visual communication on packaging by designing informational iconography and optimizing content layout for enhanced customer understanding.
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Researched, sourced, and designed branded trade-show backdrops, tablecloths, and giveaways.
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Photographed product images for websites, print marketing, social media, and videos; produced prototype images for PowerPoint presentations to customers using a Nikon D500/D300 and edited images with Photoshop and Lightroom.
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Edited videos for social media and instructional purposes, collaborating with multiple talents to create videos for English and Spanish speakers, employing Premiere, After Effects, and Audition.
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Relaunched the manufacturer's umbrella site, retail product site, wholesale product site, and created the site for the minor brand.
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Project manager in charge of collaborating with American Eagle web design to create a custom content management system for the manufacturer's retail and wholesale websites.
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Maintained all product content and SEO information for all sites, utilizing the custom CMS for retail and wholesale websites and WIX for the minor brand; adapted templates using HTML to reinforce brand identity and optimize page formatting.
Coordinated with the production and marketing teams to create production artwork, B2B and B2C marketing material, pictures, and videos for the manufacturer's retail, wholesale, and OEM clients.
July 2011 - June 2022
Studio Manager, Visions Photography, Inc.
Responsible for photography, order processing, and customer service for corporate and volume photography.
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Photographed park district sports teams, gymnastics, dance schools, and school portraits.
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Selected and edited photographs for corporate clients and volume photography shoots using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Managed order processing for volume photography shoots, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, data entry, and organizational skills.
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Administered administrative paperwork for corporate clients.
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Facilitated improved communication by setting up remote access to provide technical support to the CEO.
References
Contact information is available on request.
Ben Buttolph
Chief Finance Officer, Xentris Wireless
Jeff Bricker
Vice President of Design and Innovation, Xentris Wireless
Contact
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(773) 412-8964
