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Creative Manager/ Graphic Design
Austin, TX
Dec 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Lead designer, was responsible for stewarding the aesthetic of the brand, management of all creative design projects, and managing of print / delivery logistics. Served as photographer for the brand, including food photography, event coverage and any necessary post production. Established and maintained brand standards and asset library. Utilized strong project management skills to juggle a wide variety of creative projects and deadlines in a demanding environment.
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Print & Digital Design
Austin, TX
Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 10 months)
Worked directly with a pool of account leads to design and manage a large variety of print and Project Management digital projects to support utility-wide programs, energy efficiency incentives and rebates. Projects consisted of, but were not limited to, direct mail, print advertising, basic Web graphics, outdoor signage, billboards, banners and backdrops, vehicle wraps, annual reports and internal materials. Collaborated and managed significant workload using Basecamp.
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Package & Label Design
Austin, TX
Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 (7 months)
Collaborated with marketing director and copy writer to create eye-catching packaging, labels and promotional materials. Lead Designer on refresh of core line of dietary supplements consisting of 6 existing and 6 new products under the Genesis Today brand. Self managed a considerable workload. Regularly produced computer renderings and physical prototypes of new products to be analyzed by clients and management.
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Graphic & Digital Design
Austin Energy
Austin, TX
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 9 months)
Performed design planning, interface and graphic design, partial administration and production for Austin Energy’s Intranet and Internet web site.
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Creative Director
Austin, TX
Feb 2007 - Apr 2010 (3 years 2 months)
Successfully lead the development, design and implementation of all marketing campaigns
from start to finish promoting the Fuddruckers brand, catering initiatives, and corporate/franchise restaurant sales for 200+ restaurants across the country and into Canada and Puerto Rico. This included digital and print, web maintenance, indoor and outdoor signage and more. Coordinated all photography, including taking the photos and scheduling freelance food stylist. Promoted to lead the design team after a year. Hired and supervised a team of two in-house designers. Developed and maintained $1 million plus marketing department budget and ensured accurate accounting of accruals and distributions for corporate and franchise marketing account funds.
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Digital Design
Austin Energy
Austin, TX
Jan 2001 - Feb 2007 (6 years 1 month)
Performed design planning, interface and graphic design, partial administration and production for Austin Energy’s Intranet and Internet web site.
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Graphic/Digital Design & Photography Software Specialist
Productivity Point International | New Horizons
Austin, TX
1997 - 1999 (2 years)
Developed and delivered advanced courses for multiple software applications such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Dreamweaver and HTML. Graphic Design & Illustration Instruction
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Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Design Instruction
Art Center Design College
Tucson, AZ
1994 - 1996 (2 years)
Taught all aspects of design, illustration, manual and computer-assisted prepress, and technical illustration.