TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mastery in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
iWork and Microsoft Office
Experienced with Sony a7RV, Canon Mark IV and Nikon D850 still cameras
Experienced with Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera and Sony FX6 and a7SIII video cameras
Proficient in Mac & PC Platforms
Program management and training
Mentorship and leader development
EDUCATION
Emmanuel University
Bachelor of Science in Communication: Mass Media
2005 - 2010
Activities and Societies: Koinonia- Emmanuel College Service Learning Program. Buzzards- Intramural Team
On Going Education
Staying up to date with the latest design trends by going to conferences such as Creative South, Crop, and Top Con.
EXPERIENCE
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions: Senior Media Specialist
March 2022 - Present
Working with the team in the communitcation department closely to execute high quality photography and videography for site wide news, publications, and exeternal public relations initiatives. Build relationships across department to understand how I can be a better coworker to all I interact with. Manage time effectively to get all jobs done in a timely manner. Organize projects and execute with quality and efficiency. Work with multiple organizations and build relationships across SRS to ensure that the Communications and Media Department is represented as passionate and caring experts in our field. Keep time and work accounted for through the systems that are in place to gauge for work done and completion of task. Manage the entries of projects into Media Grid so that they can be found and used throughout SRS needs.
Independent Graphic Designer & Photographer
January 2008 - February 2022
Consulting, development of identity & branding, illustrations, web design, develop & offer print collateral of all types (Banners, signage, business cards, letterheads, booklets, magnets, stickers, etc.) Location/Studio Photography.
Vinea Capital: Multimedia Specialist
February 2021 - February 2022
Use photography, graphic design, videography and animation to produce brand specific initiatives to companies owned by Vinea Capital. Specifically within Private Equity, Healthcare, and Hospitality and Service industries. Oversee all media and marketing materials are on brand in all platforms that are used. Developed project management system. Created subscriber list for websites of companies to develop marketing e-mail newsletters to be sent out. Create social media post for companies. Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met as well as to ensure all marketing is communicating needs properly. Use vendors to provide printed materials and other tangibles for events and marketing needs.
WFXG Fox 54: Creative Services Director
August 2020 - February 2021
Oversee the execution of station image and brand through demo-targeted campaigns and develop creative promotional campaigns and spots based upon specific news and Fox programming. Oversee the production and use of on-air promotional announcements, conduct meetings with community partners to develop events that build station’s image. Oversees all aspects of station event promotions and establish and execute an advertising plan on deadline and within annual budgetary guidelines. Produced and deliver all cable spots for advertising flights. Schedule, create, and manage all promotional/production needs for Sales including, client commercials, sales presentations, sponsored promotions, graphic toolkits and community campaigns. Managed multiple projects under deadline pressure and to ensure all department employees are trained and cross-trained. Giving creative direction on all shoots from writing scripts to shooting and editing videos. Created a project management system to keep up with producers and their workload. Designing and implementing Fox’s shows into our website, ads, social media.
Old Edwards Hospitality Group: Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant
February 2020 - August 2020
Design and implement corresponding digital and print pieces for all 3 properties under the OEHG umbrella and keep on going collaborative efforts throughout the entire company. This includes, web graphics, e-mail marketing, retargeting digital ads. Print collateral such music posters, cards, brochures and signage around properties. Maintains relationships with inside and outside resources of the company and their corresponding departments.
Augusta Sportswear Brands: Senior Graphic Designer
September 2014 - September 2019
Design and implement corresponding digital and print pieces for all 5 sportswear departments under the Augusta Sportswear umbrella and keep on going collaborative efforts throughout the entire company. This includes, web graphics, e-mail marketing, retargeting digital ads, social media collateral, slide presentations, and video promos, and lead camera operator on location and studio photoshoots. Print collateral such as ads, mailers, cards, brochures and in-house sales books and catalogs. Maintains relationships with inside and outside creative resources. Works with and manage graphic designers to ensure consistency in design/illustration application. Achieved better organizational file management systems to make the creative department more cohesive in sharing files.
Wier/Stewart: Graphic Designer
April 2013 - May 2014
Designed for many different client’s marketing materials such as print and digital ads, billboards, music and event posters, managed a regular rotation of scheduled design projects, development of identity and branding. Branding collateral such as business cards, letterheads, giveaways, etc. Collaborated with the other designers and directors to problem solve different creative projects.
City Hope Church: In-House Graphic Designer
June 2012 - January 2013
Create original design pieces and comprehensive layout concepts for everything inside the church and beyond the church with digital and print pieces. Create packaging labels and covers. Oversees the design and implementation of iPhone/iPad/Android apps. Responsible for the design & production of all marketing materials.
GreyMob: Associate Graphic Designer
May 2011 - May 2012
Contributed to the creative process with staff and clients, design and delivered independent print pieces, managed a regular rotation of scheduled design projects, developed solutions in marketing and brand management for project initiatives. Collaborated with the Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Developer and Web Designers. Comprehended the value of non-profit start-ups and charitable initiatives.
Purdue Christian Campus House: In-House Graphic Designer
May 2010 - May 2012
Collaborated with staff and department heads on projects, delivered independent design and print pieces, distributed single themes across several mediums, marketed to college students, managed a regular rotation of scheduled design projects such as slide presentations, reports, brochures, outdoor banners, and fund raising campaigns.