SUMMARY
Award winning brand and marketing leader with eighteen years of experience shaping strategy, guiding creative teams, and delivering high impact work across industries. Skilled in brand development, packaging, digital campaigns, and cross functional collaboration. Known for connecting strategy with execution, building strong relationships, and leading creative work from concept through delivery across national and global teams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing Designer
Straub Collaborative
March 2023 – Present
March 2023 – Present
Lead marketing initiatives across multiple studio locations, ensuring brand consistency and alignment with company vision and values.
Partner with executives, sales teams, and stakeholders to develop proposals, campaigns, and messaging that support business growth.
Collaborate with creative teams across the country to strengthen internal and external communications.
Support national and global studios with strategic design, content development, and brand direction.
Lead Graphic Designer
Gold Leaf Print and Packaging
November 2021 – March 2023
November 2021 – March 2023
Directed digital and traditional marketing collateral for high end cannabis brands and corporate clients.
Developed packaging, trade materials, and brand assets within strict regulatory and creative guidelines.
Supported company growth through elevated design systems, improved workflows, and consistent brand execution.
Brand Designer II
Moda Health
April 2021 – November 2021
April 2021 – November 2021
Designed digital and print marketing materials for multiple health insurance brands and athletic sponsorships.
Ensured accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency across all deliverables.
Supported cross functional teams with creative assets for campaigns and partnerships.
Graphic Designer
Main Street Inc.
November 2017 – April 2021
November 2017 – April 2021
Created digital and print collateral for banks and credit unions nationwide.
Maintained strict adherence to financial branding and legal requirements.
Supported marketing teams with campaign assets, templates, and production ready files.
Lead Graphic Designer
Digital Marketing Services
December 2013 – November 2017
December 2013 – November 2017
Managed the art department and coordinated communication between sales, development, and production teams.
Designed and maintained print and digital assets for a wide range of clients.
Ensured accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all creative materials.
Graphic Designer
Education Corporation of America
March 2009 – December 2013
March 2009 – December 2013
Developed marketing collateral for colleges, restaurants, salons, and academies.
Ensured compliance with ACICS branding and legal guidelines.
Supported internal teams with design, production, and brand alignment.
Flash / 3D Artist
Melior Inc. / Today’s Class
June 2008 – November 2008
June 2008 – November 2008
Developed and tested 3D Flash animations for educational content.
Created interactive games and visual examples using Adobe Suite and Autodesk 3DS Max.
Awards
DotComm Awards Platinum
Business to Business Website: goldleafpackaging.com
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Awards
Annual Reports, Infographics, Presentations, Stationery, Surface Graphics
Service Industry Advertising Awards Gold
American Advertising Federation Silver Addy
Branding work created in collaboration with Daren Tatum and Virginia College
CORE SKILLS
Brand development
Creative direction
Marketing strategy
Packaging and trade design
Digital campaigns
Cross functional collaboration
Proposal development
Art direction
Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Figma
WordPress
Squarespace
Wix
MailChimp
Emma
Trello
Microsoft Office Suite
Mac and Windows environments
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