ABOUT ME

Graphic designer with 24 years’ experience who has a passion for print design and photography. Known to be a
team player, adapt to change and bring a positive attitude. Familiar with different marketing platforms and environments.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator
Lightroom • Adobe Express

Project Management Software:
Workamajig, Workfront and Monday

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Associate of Applied Arts
December 2000

AWARDS/HONORS

Award of Excellence,
TSAT Actions, Universal Orlando Resort
Grace Under Pressure,
Universal Orlando Resort

Freelance Designer + Photographer
Mar 2014 - Present

Executes creative design solutions for various clients. Design marketing collateral, promotional materials and capture memories through the lens of a camera. Manage project timelines and communicate effectively with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the final deliverables.

Nomad Flamingo Creative Firm • Sr. Graphic Designer
(Formally AkinsParker Florida)
Jul 2024 - Aug 2026

Partnered closely with the Creative Director to establish and build the creative firm’s brand identity from the ground up, developing the visual direction, branding, marketing materials, and overall creative presence.

  • Developed and executed integrated campaign concepts for a range of hospitality clients (such as Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Ruth’s Chris Steak House) across print, branding, video, and photography direction translating strategic briefs into brand-aligned creative for diverse audiences.

  • Led the creative development of the firm’s social media content, creating branded graphics and visual assets to strengthen the firm’s marketing and online presence.

  • Managed projects from concept through final execution, overseeing design, art direction, layout, and ensuring ideas were brought to life.

Findsome & Winmore • Sr. Graphic Designer
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

Provided creative direction and hands-on design support across healthcare, media, hospitality, and other client accounts, contributing to integrated campaigns, branding, social media, photography, and creative development.

  • Concepted and executed campaigns for Orlando Health, including creative support for the launch of the Taboo Topics podcast.

  • Developed the brand identity for the32789, a hyperlocal independent news organization, and served as the publication’s staff photographer.

  • Created paid and organic social media graphics for clients across a variety of industries.

  • Served as the agency’s staff photographer, capturing lifestyle content for use across websites, social media, and marketing materials.

  • Onboarded and mentored junior creatives as needed, providing guidance to ensure client visual standards were understood and consistently maintained.

Valencia College • Sr. Graphic Designer
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

Worked on conceptual development and design of communication materials in support of college-wide campus needs and seeks proactive ways to support the brand. Collaborated with other members of the creative team in brainstorming and concept development. Supported and helped lead with the Creative Director to execute multiple media, including the college publication, web, print and environmental.

Universal Orlando Resort • Graphic Designer
Aug 2008 - Dec 2016

Developed a variety of campaigns, events, outdoor, brochures and advertisements. Collaborated closely with peers and partners to create fresh ideas in various mediums. Art directed photo/video shoots, developed creative for Holidays, EVE and community outreach.

Growing Wealth Magazine • Graphic Designer
Oct 2007 - Aug 2008

Supported the creative director in development, layout and production of the 76-page, four-color Growing Wealth magazine. This included initial conceptualization of creative, designing client advertisements and running pre-flight on all supplied ads. Assisted with pre-press for the entire publication and helped upload files to the printer. Maintained the look and feel of the magazine website.

Acropolis, Inc. • Designer + Production Artist
Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

Assisted with concept development on various projects for clients such as Everything But Water, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Fantasy of Flight and Hilton Atlanta Airport. Completed various production duties.

Say It Loud • Freelance Production Artist
Oct 2006 - Nov 2006

Provided general support for a number of production jobs, that included preparing images for client’s website, developing direct mail creative and adjusted layouts for multiple brochures.

PUSH, Inc. • Production Artist
May 2006 - Oct 2006

Handled the completion of creative projects such as layout placement, ad resize, preflight and collection of files. Provided production support to art directors on a variety of projects for the design requirements on each account. Worked with traffic/scheduling and print production departments to ensure deadlines were met.

Cramer - Krasselt • Production Artist
April 2005 - April 2006

Responsible for making sure all graphic standards for production of ads were met in an accurate and timely manner. Managed production with tasks such as package layout, scanning, collecting of files and ad resizing. Assisted with creative directors on new ideas and layouts for assigned accounts.

Perfect Wedding Guide • Graphic Designer
Jan 2002 - April 2005

Designed advertisements and marketing materials for localized national bridal publication. Altered and enhanced images. Processed artwork to ensure quality and layout specifications. Provided customer satisfaction through communication and proofing of artwork. Executed files to complete the publication for press while meeting a deadline.