EDUCATION

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Kirksville, Mo.
Double Major Course of Study:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications
Bachelor of Arts in English: Linguistics
Graduated May 2015
4.0 GPA • Valedictorian • Summa Cum Laude
Departmental Honors in Art

SKILLS

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, After Effects, Audition, Premiere

MICROSOFT OFFICE
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

BASIC CODING SKILLS
HTML, CSS, and Javascript

STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Proactive in all communications; strong presentation skills and affinity for the written word

References available upon request.

EXPERIENCE

COMMERCE BANK
Senior Graphic Designer • Kansas City, Mo.
May 2015 - present

Creator of visual design solutions, from concept to completion, in print or digital platforms for internal and external communications programs and projects including development, revisions and production of creative output
As part of a team, stewards the brand’s visual identity and tone, updating yearly and ensuring consistency across all output for the department
Ensures creative output meets business requirements and functions successfully for brand, technical and performance specifications; ensures all brand guidelines and internal/external quality standards are met for each assignment
Communicates and coordinates with clients; develops initial creative concepts and expands on them through internal and client-based feedback throughout the production process
As the senior member of the design team, assists in department traffic, project management and capacity planning; reviews the work of other designers for quality and adherence to standards
Manages assignments and time while working on multiple projects at once, being aware of priorities and deadlines; ensures all assigned projects are completed in a cost-efficient manner by the assigned deadline
Finalizes artwork for pre-press production; maintains relationships with print vendors and communicates effectively to ensure smooth and timely delivery of print products
Regularly researches and pitches new content ideas, being mindful of the target audience and the team’s ability to execute
Manages department’s library of digital assets
Onboards and mentors new hires, creative interns and freelancers

DECADA GROUP
Graphic Designer • Salt Lake City, Utah
Jan. 2022 - Nov. 2023
Contracted freelance designer working on all small businesses in the Decada Group portfolio, including:

Tailor Cooperative (custom suits and fine clothing)
Workshop SLC (fine arts studio)
Built By Design Construction
Northern Electric Company