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With extensive experience in the Corporate branding arena, I provide a unique set of skills, including being able to manage people (teams/individuals) and multiple projects simultaneously, present and execute creative design solutions, and resolve project hurdles in high-pressure environments to further develop and expand the company brand. As my time with each employer has been determined by restructuring, management changes and corporate buyouts, freelance contract work now allows me to work with multiple clients to produce projects within tight timelines with quality outcomes.

skills

> Personable and relatable, with excellent communication/interpersonal skills 

> Highly organized management of print, website design, and online media projects 

> Excellent copy writing/editing skills; reader understanding of French & Spanish 

> Strong typography, layout skills, packaging, event design and ability to design within corporate branding while creating fresh looks

> Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Keynote) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

> Experienced in event graphics operations utilizing Keynote and PowerPoint presentations (and designing for those same applications)

> Extensive knowledge of traditional print techniques & processes 

> Willing to jump in where necessary to get projects done

> Make a mean Chocolate Chunk bundt cake with cream cheese frosting

experience

05. 2018 – present
The Stark Collective |  Principal Creative

• Freelance/contract work and consulting for Graphic Design, Environmental/Event Graphics, Packaging, Marketing, Social Media and Photo/Video needs 

04. 2020 – 08.2021
Mighty Kind Magazine |  Graphic Designer & Art Director

• Designed magazine layouts for quarterly childrens magazine (featured by Ellen Degeneres as a favorite Christmas gift in 2020)

• Selected color palette and art directed contracted illustrators for each quarterly issue based on theme

• Assigned layouts to two additional designers; set up print files and worked with printer to determine specs and paper needs for best outcome within budget

06. 2019 – 11.2019
Tori Belle Cosmetics |  Corporate Advisor

• Helped launch the company and grow the field to 10,000 Affiliates

• Established the graphic branding guide for Affiliate use; created business content and graphics for online communication to Affiliates

• Created training standards and scripts for customer support team; hands-on resolution of product and business related issues through Zendesk customer service ticketing system

• Coordinated training and event needs – event graphics, awards, collateral, presentations, etc ; assisted VP of Sales with collecting reports and stats for analyzing growth performance

05.2018 – 05.2019
Plunder Design |  Corporate Advisor

• Updated brand (look & feel) for 2019

• Managed creative team while providing hands-on design support for all print and online needs (Graphic Design, Packaging, Marketing, and Photo/Video) for company

• Liased with Founders and CFO on a weekly basis to coordinate quarterly initiatives and execute promotions and sales campaigns 

04.2016 – 04.2018
Jamberry  | American Fork, Utah (acquired by BeneYOU – 06.2018)  | Sr. National Sales Manager 

• Worked closely with global Independent Consultants at all recognition levels through various training systems and methods (i.e. webinars, Facebook Live, Zoom, Opportunity Calls)

• Crowdsourced training through top leaders and overhauled the back office training platform (Jamberry University) using Instructure’s Bridge LMS

• Provided one-on-one coaching to help improve retention and rank advancement for region of 14 states

• Presented at area meetings, and national/international conventions, as well as area meetings

• Developed and executed rank group pilot program which improved retention and reranks by 46% of participants 

09.2014 – 04.2016
Jamberry  | American Fork, Utah (acquired by BeneYOU – 06.2018)  | Creative Director 

• Created and managed Catalog, Product Design, Media, and Collateral teams to produce all primary and support materials, as well as environmental graphics for yearly events for sales force members in global markets

• Established consistent corporate branding across all collateral

• Managed and met milestones and timelines as required by department needs, including department budget

• Reported directly to President

03.2013 – 09.2014
Jewel Kade  | Alpine, Utah (acquired by Thirty-One Gifts – 12.2014)  | Art Director, Marketing 

• Designed and assisted in managing marketing needs for US & Canada markets for Stylist sales force

• Built and managed graphics of new website using Wordpress

• Art directed and managed photoshoots for bi-annual product catalog

• Worked with Marketing Manager to execute sales needs through social media channels 

03.2012 – 03.2013
Zrii, LLC.  | Draper, Utah  | Creative Lead, Marketing 

• Managed creative and event needs for domestic and global markets — marketing, product packaging, social media, corporate branding

• Designed and managed monthly online magazine for Independent Executives

• Collaborated with Marketing and Sales Directors to create marketing materials to support sales initiatives and promotions

10. 2008 – 01.2011
Uppercase Living  | Salt Lake City, Utah  | Director, Creative Services & Events 

• Managed Graphic Design, Product Design, Marketing, and Event teams to produce all primary and support materials and yearly events for sales force members in North America

• Worked with Executive Team to revise the compensation plan to improve payout to Demonstrators

• Liasoned with top-level Demonstrators via weekly management calls, events, and training sessions

• Presented at training events and yearly convention

12. 2004 – 10.2008
Stampin’ Up!  | Riverton, Utah  | Director, Creative Services – International Division 

• Planned and directed all aspects of the International Creative Services division of the company including creative services, marketing, and new product development in regards to global markets; b

• Began as a Sr. Designer and progressed to International Creative Director within 2 years

• Helped open Canada, Europe (UK, France, Germany) & Australasia (Australia, New Zealand)

• Tuned product lines to match varying differences in country cultures

• Managed marketing needs for each country depending on demand

• Reported directly to VP of International Division to manage strategic marketing plans for various countries

• Created, managed, and met yearly budgets 

[ additional job experience information available on request ] 

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