PROFESSIONAL
Creative, driven, and highly accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience in graphic/web design and creative direction. A proven track record of managing multiple complex design projects while ensuring adherence to brand, to strict deadlines and budget requirements. A strong leader with excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Excelling in team-oriented, collaborative work environments with strong client relationship skills.
PERSONAL
Along with all my professional and business skill I do actually have some outside interest. I love hiking and photographing nature and landscapes. Fall and Spring are my favorite times of the year due to the temperatures. Love kayaking on the New River, horseback riding, painting, making jewelry and playing with the kids. I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina around the ski areas where I worked for years as a lift operator, food and beverage manager, retail manager and horseback riding guide. NASCAR fan! Love my German Shepard, Hawk.
Skills and Advantages
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with multiple CMS systems
- Excellent WordPress Development
- Skilled in building high-visibility presentations in PowerPoint and Keynote
- Keen understanding of typography, color theory, illustration, and current design trends/industry standards
- Proficient in Premier Pro and After Effects
- Intermediate skills in Sketchup Design
- Social Media Marketing and Branding
- Professional Digital Photography (studio, landscape and editorial)
- Map Development (interactive and print)
- Signage – wayfinding, billboard and digital
- Manage Brand Development
- Experienced in purchasing print and digital advertising
Summary Skills
- Team Leadership
- Creative Direction
- Project and Business Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Needs and Market Analysis Reporting
- Industry Trend Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Building
- Strong communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Facilitate strategic planning for new product launches based on in-depth competitor and market analysis
- Self-starter with initiative, creativity, and drive to constantly learn