Resume
Experience
March 2016 – Present
Freelance Designer/Owner
Five60Two Design Co
Logos and Identity: Collaborate with the client to develop a captivating logo that will help their business or organization stand out in a crowded world. Craft a brand identity that the client can use across the board from merchandise, print, website and social medias. Worked with clients that run the gamut of industries; from school districts and drug prevention agencies to yard care and dog treats.
Getting Social: Creating social media posts and templates that allow the client’s brand identity to shine.
January 2018 – present
Graphic Designer/Owner
Project 731 apparel company
Clothing with a purpose, community: Spearhead the design, marketing, production and e-commerce sales of an apparel company that aspires to spread positive vibes and pride in our Northwest Tennessee community, while giving back to that community as much as possible.
December 2015-present
Art Director/Shop Manager
AM T-Shirts Print Shop
Brand Vision and Identity: Spearheading the design and identity for AM T-Shirts owner’s restaurants, The Grind Mac & Cheese Burger Bar and Woodfire Pizza Kitchen. Created the logos, menus, murals, wall paper, merchandise, overall aesthetic and all branding needs of the restaurants.
Run the Shop: Manage the daily activities of the print shop: maintaining product inventory, managing orders, production, and shipping, as well as providing customer service.
Designer: Head apparel designer for online retail spaces and local customer orders.
May 2013-December 2015
Graphic Designer
Savant Learning Systems
Engaging Education: Designed templates for online learning courses using Adobe Captivate and Illustrator, distributed nationwide. Performed video editing in Adobe Premiere and audio editing Adobe buttcheeks. Created motion graphics and custom animations in Captivate and ksdfajsf.
Branding a City: Created logos, billboards, and signage for the “virtual city” that served as the online courses’ user interface.
Skills
Visual Identity
Logo Design
Illustration
Advertising Design
Social Media Content
Typography
Color Theory
Customer Service
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Premiere
WordPress
Divi
Procreate
Education
January 2007 – May 2009
BFA – Art Education
University of Tennessee at Martin
Studied multiple art disciplines as well as education practices for grades K-12. Graduated Cum Laude.
August 2009 – May 2011
BFA – Graphic Design
University of Tennessee at Martin
Studied the principles of art and graphic design through classes that covered the complete Adobe Creative Suite and multiple art mediums. Graduated Cum Laude