Experience
Freelance Design and Marketing Consultant / ATL /  2006-Present
Collaborate with an array of local marketing and communications firms as outsourced lead design, concept development and presentation for branding, marketing and strategic planning of print and interactive communications. Build and maintain client relationships while managing projects and budgets up to $500,000. Work through full planning stages – proposal writing, presentation, design and production process. Demonstrate professionalism while communicating directly with clients and vendors. Solid ability to maintain creativity, high standards and productivity in fast paced work environment.

Senior Designer, See See Eye / ATL / 2003-2006
Work closely with Creative Director to develop clear brand initiatives for fortune 500 companies. Provide creative leadership in developing action plans and brand strategies. Active in writing proposals and igniting  inspiration for creative, high impact brand recognition campaigns. Develop creative briefs with emphasis on value added by concept and strategy. Conceptualization and design for clients such as Neenah Paper,  Delta, The Coca-Cola Company and Invisalign. Develop and design all self-promotion and agency marketing materials. Other responsibilities include lead presentator, team building workshop, project coordination, vendor liaison, research and analysis of key client financial and marketing data, and mentoring junior level designers. Won various awards and accolades for design, concept development and leadership. 

Diversity Outreach Coordinator, AIGA / ATL / 2006 - 2007
Co-chair for Diversity Outreach for professional organization for marketing and communications. Lead marketing efforts to gain minority membership and increase diversity of national association. Planned mission and strategies for events and volunterism that respond to interest of minority prospects. Develop fundraising and appreciative inquiries for minority businesses and organizations. Write communication models using collected data from previous programs to better use program reserves.

Art Director, Critt Graham / ATL / 2001-2003
Designer then Art Director for corporate and investor communications firm. Served as lead for various print and online marketing initiatives for identity, advertisements, intranet, corporate brochures and websites. Work directly with clients to grow relations and return business. Pitch projects, ad negotiation and placement, print production and marketing coordination. 

Designer, Addison Communications / NYC / 1999-2001
Designer for leading print and interactive design communications and market strategy firm. Gained initial training and preparations for marketing and online communications, action plans, proposals and writing creative briefs. Work across all formats and platforms, production, design, management and 
vendor coordination.

EDucation
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, BA GRAPHIC DESIGN / NC / 1999

Skills
Highly skilled in developing creative solutions and translating brand vision across all media. Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills, Versatile as team leader or team-player. Advanced experience in desktop publishing, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, various image prep software, Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, various site development software, processes and best practices. 

Referrals and portfolio provided upon request