LET'S DO THIS!
Multi-faceted expertise in graphic design, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. From concept to print, I've collaborated to design and produce thousands of error-free marketing placements across the United States. I'm dedicated to consistently satisfying clients via self-directed learning, team mentoring, and striving to innovate how the visual message engages the target audience.
EXPERIENCE
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Graphic Design, Senior Level
Molson Coors, Milwaukee, WI
HH Global
Graphic Designer, Full-Time Remote Contractor
10/2020 to 08/2024
Madden, Inc.
Graphic Designer, Full-Time On-Site Contractor
02/2013 to 10/2020
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Proven leadership in guiding, motivating, and reviewing the work of team members when authorized by the Lead Designer.
Advanced tenure applying my design aesthetic and Adobe Creative Suite skill set to ensure consistency for over 30 top North American beverage brands, including Miller Lite, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Peroni, and Leinenkugel’s.
Responsible for the production of thousands of promotional materials, including NFL, NBA, and MLB stadiums, music venues, high-traffic retail environments in LA and NY, Sports Illustrated and ESPN Magazines, point-of-sale displays, vehicle wraps, vendor carts, web banners, social media filters, motion graphics, large-scale outdoor murals; ensuring adherence to brand guidelines while maximizing customer interaction at high-traffic retail environments.
Initiated the creation of an Innovations Team promo beer can pack that successfully led to the development of customizable packaging solutions for multiple brands.
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Production Art and Ad Traffic
MillerCoors, Milwaukee, WI
SGS International, Inc.
Production Artist, Full-Time On-Site Contractor
02/2010 to 02/2013
Seasoned production artist, sizing the lead agencies' adult beverage artwork to spec for nationwide print publications and outdoor media placements.
Collaboration with the design team leaders to traffic the requested print media artwork.
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Graphic Design and Production Art
Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, WI
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Rose International
Graphic Designer, On-Site Freelance
04/2009 to 02/2010
Quick turnaround, error-free label production for over 20 automotive battery lines.
Development of retail display concepts, boosting the visual presence of automotive batteries sold into Autozone.
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Graphic Design and Creative Concepts
Beeline Creative, Inc., Marina del Rey, CA
Graphic Designer, Remote Freelance
11/2006 to 02/2013
Multi-discipline flexibility in retail packaging design, logo design, e-blasts, and digital renderings for internationally recognized media licenses.
Design projects included campaigns for X-Files, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Bob’s Burgers, Ellen, Parks and Recreation, Battlestar Galactica, and DC Comics.
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Graphic Design and Production Art
Hartman Design, Menomonee Falls, WI
Graphic Designer, Full-Time On-Site Employee
10/2005 to 10/2006
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Team design collaboration, photo retouching, and packaging production for sport-branded merchandise, including McDavid Athletic Wear and Easton Sports.
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Design, Illustration, Product Photography
Jakks Pacific, Inc., Malibu, CA
Graphic Designer, Full-Time On-Site Employee
04/2003 to 03/2005
Unique concept development for Nickelodeon product lines, including custom die-line soft lunchboxes and licensed Blo Pens activity kits.
Enhanced the visual presentation of SpongeBob SquarePants licensed character artwork, leading to successful sales of children’s back-to-school stationery products at Walmart and Walgreens stores nationwide.
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EDUCATION
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Bachelors of Fine Arts​
Milwaukee Area Technical College