For the past eight years I have been working as a professional Graphic Designer, working in a variety of settings and a wide range of clients that include non-profits, fundraising, education, marketing, and community organizations. In these positions I have gained a great knowledge of design, and what it takes to coordinate projects from conception to completion, working with multiple writers, photographers, illustrators, clients, and vendors. I have a great understanding of design software and the printing industry, along with excellent project management skills.

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching-Western Carolina University 
Office of Marketing and Public Relations
March 2006 – Present
Graphic Designer 
Print and web design, prepress production,  and project management  for NCCAT which is a Center of the University System of North Carolina.
Revamped all print marketing and recruitment materials. Implemented a new marketing campaign used on all new printed materials.
Designed a variety of highly detailed projects including collateral pieces, trade show materials, DVD's, annual reports.
Managed multiple projects, working closely with directors, writers, freelancers, various offices within and outside the organization, and outside vendors.

Georgia Perimeter College 
Office of Marketing and Public Relations
May 2003 – March 2006
Graphic Designer II
Print and web design, prepress production,project management and web production for Georgia Perimeter College, a six campus Associate Degree-Granting College.
Designed a variety of highly detailed projects including collateral pieces, websites, fundraising pieces, signage, and an alumni magazine.
Managed multiple projects at once, working closely with directors, writers, freelancers and various offices within and outside the college. 
Co-Chair for MLK Birthday Celebration 2005

Freelance Designer
July 2001 – Present
Print design, web design, and prepress production for various clients. Projects have included cd packaging, posters, banner ads, and personalized invitations.

Alexander Haas Martin and Partners
January 2001 –  November 2002
Junior Designer
Print design and prepress production for Alexander Hass, Martin and Partners, one of the leading fundraising firms in the Southeast. 
Designed highly detailed fundraising pieces from conception to completion.
Managed multiple projects working closely with creative directors, writers, consultants, and the clients. 
Clients included: Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Scouts Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Penland School of Craft, South Carolina State Museum Foundation, The Fletcher School, and Frederica Academy. 
Prepress duties included scanning, digital manipulation, color correcting, comp 
production, blue-line/proof inspection, and press checks when necessary.

P8NT Magazine
August 1999 – January 2000
Contract Graphic Designer
Print design and prepress for a bimonthly magazine devoted to the sport of 
competition paintball. 
Managed multiple projects working closely with an editor, photographer, and multiple designers. Duties included designing spreads, scanning, and color correcting photos.