Resume

Professional Summary:

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 8+ years of experience in branding, digital and print media, and production management. Expertise in crafting compelling visuals across platforms, from large-scale signage to promotional materials. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, digital photography, and prepress, with a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. Demonstrated success in improving workflow efficiencies and delivering high-quality, on-brand designs. Passionate about creating designs that inspire and meet business objectives while adhering to deadlines.

Key Skills:

  • Design & Photography Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Lightroom, Acrobat), Microsoft Office, Google Drive, CommonSku, Monday, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock

  • Design Expertise: Graphic, Digital, Print Design, Photo Manipulation & Retouching (Frequency Separation), Product & Digital Photography

  • Project Management & Marketing: Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Content Creation, Time Management, Client Communication

  • Core Design Skills: Color Theory, Design Theory, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Organization

Achievements:

GuruShots Photography Competition

Top 100 Photos – 2022, Guru’s Pick – 2022, 12x All-Star – 2022-2024, 44x Elite – 2022-2024

Education:

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI | Bachelor's in Fine Arts, 2014

Professional Experience:

Senior Graphic Designer

United Image Group

Ann Arbor, MI | September 2022 – Present

  • Large-Scale Graphic Design: Designed hundreds of vehicle wraps, window decals, school graphics, indoor/outdoor store signs, and door wraps, focusing on scale, visibility, and readability.

  • Small-Scale Graphic Design: Developed business cards, banners, logos, and promotional materials, maintaining brand consistency across all projects.

  • Project Management: Balanced 5-15 customer projects with deadlines, coordinating across departments using Monday and CommonSku for efficient project management.

  • Prepress & Production: Prepared production files for print, ensuring designs were properly formatted, met brand guidelines, and were proofed for accuracy.

  • Branding & Design: Developed new design concepts daily, maintaining and refining existing designs for brand consistency. Worked with several franchise clients on diverse branding projects.

  • Client Interaction: Managed client communication, offering consultations and feedback throughout the design process to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • SOP Creation & Template Development: Designed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating templates to streamline workflows.

  • Social Media & Marketing: Created custom graphics for social media campaigns, enhancing internal brand presence and engagement.

Graphic Designer and Web Image Manager

Lover's Lane

Plymouth, MI | August 2020 – September 2022

  • Digital Photography & Image Editing: Shot and edited original product photography using Adobe Photoshop, including background removal, image merging, and color correction.

  • Brand & Visual Content Creation: Designed digital assets for on-location LED signs and marketing materials, maintaining consistency across visual content.

  • Web Image Management: Managed product assets, homepage imagery, and category headers for Ambiance.com, aligning visuals with company branding guidelines.

  • Branding & Advertising Design: Created designs for advertising, promotional materials, and branding, ensuring consistency across various platforms.

  • Secondary Brand Design: Led the design of secondary brand website, maintaining visual cohesion and brand identity.

  • Collaborative Projects: Collaborated with external vendors on photography, videography, and other creative elements to enhance marketing efforts.

  • Seasonal & Marketing Campaigns: Designed visual mood boards and assets for seasonal campaigns and key marketing projects.

  • Web & Digital Marketing: Designed weekly homepage layouts for Ambiance.com to support marketing initiatives and drive traffic.

  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentored new designers, helping them integrate into workflows and improve team efficiency.

Design and Production Manager

Underground Printing

Ann Arbor, MI | May 2015 – August 2020

  • Graphic Design & Production: Designed and prepared digital files for print using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ensured all files met production specifications for high-quality results.

  • Branding & Design: Created branded t-shirts for events like “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness, contributing to community outreach and brand visibility.

  • Order Management: Managed production schedules for 30+ locations, optimizing delivery processes and coordinating cross-departmental communication.

  • Cross-Department & Vendor Communication: Coordinated with store managers, account managers, and vendors to ensure smooth order processing and timely delivery.

  • Online Group Ordering Restructuring: Streamlined the preparation and sorting of orders for global shipping, improving order efficiency.

Photographer/Sales Associate

Lifetouch National Photography

Brighton, MI | August 2014 – June 2015

  • Photography and Sale: Edited photos using proprietary software and worked with clients during shoots.

  • Creativity: Photographed dynamic subjects for various use cases.