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Graphic Design / Marketing Coordinator
Gatlinburg, TN
Feb 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Works with the Director of Marketing & Strategy designing for the brand liquor lines, distillery, sales, marketing, product, and communication needs.
Manages many projects on varied scales producing work for print and digital communications, websites, mobile apps and emails which reach a national audience. Also manages the internship program, and support design staff.
Often performs independently in house, or among departments or with vendor teams on:
apparel design; packaging design; marketing materials; press and print advertising; television and video assets; logos, branding, and brand identity development; illustration; photography; publication design; presentation design; user experience design; user Interface design; space planning; environmental graphics, ad campaigns; in-house staff templates; digital matte painting.
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Principal Freelance Designer
Knoxville, TN
Sep 2009 - Present (15 years 2 months)
Relise is a multidisciplinary design firm commonly hired to work independently or among in house teams on:
Brand identity development; Print & digital design; Illustration; Photography; Publication design; Presentation design; Website design; User experience design; User Interface design; Architecture; Historical preservation; Space planning; 3D modeling; Environmental graphics, Schematic & spatial renderings; Ad campaigns; In-house staff templates; Digital matte painting
Has conducted extensive research regarding psychological variables, e.g. comfort, safety, impact of design and market trends, e.g. multiuse opportunities, motivational purchasing, brand messaging. These studies aid in reaching targeted markets and timeline reduction on project rollout
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Junior Graphic Designer
Knoxville, TN
Aug 2013 - Feb 2014 (6 months)
Corporate brand identity development; Website design; User experience design; User Interface design; Illustration; Photography; Print & digital design; Publication design; Market research; Presentation design; Historical preservation;
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UCOPY Print and Design Technician
University of Tennessee
Oct 2012 - May 2013 (7 months)
Graphic design and print production technician
Handled file prep for all scales of printing. Commonly worked with scientists and researchers, doing both design and printing, interpret complex scientific and technical subject matter, to develop assets that would effectively communicate their research.
MAC and PC platform environment. Primarily produced posters, and booklet publications.
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Furniture & Kitchen Designer
Byrne Custom Woodworking
Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 (3 months)
Worked with Sr. Designer to provide end-to-end overview and management of designs and products.
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3D Modeler and CAD Draftsman
McInnes Gardner Architects
Feb 2008 - May 2008 (3 months)
Provided technical drawing, modeling and conceptual design support on a variety of commercial and residential projects. Requested to accompany principals on all high profile client meetings for ensuring design details were properly documented and provided schedule and cost updates for projects.
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Interiors Intern
populous (formerly hok sport venue event)
May 2007 - Aug 2007 (3 months)
Reviewed initial CAD drawings for accuracy and detail before preflight and running high volume print runs on all assigned projects. Interfaced with other department designers to keep material cost at a minimum for complete project. Key contributor on peer and team reviews throughout all phases of
projects in both graphics and interiors departments.
• Selected to supplement graphics team to orchestrate layouts for 3D models, tech packs, and design drawings to enhance present ability of Target Field (MN, Twins) project to team owners
• Handpicked to successfully redesign material layouts for Arrowhead Stadium suites
• Selected material palates, graphic layouts, CAD design / construction drawings for Target Field and Prudential Center (NJ, Devils) team locker rooms and recruiting areas
• Managed Kauffman stadium backfield bar space planning, and X-Referenced files for ceilings layouts of hospitality venues, concourses, and administration to keep all department team members apprised of updates, improving redesign turnaround
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Interiors Intern
360 Architecture
May 2006 - Aug 2006 (3 months)
• Produced design, construction drawings and schedules for Lathrop & Gage Law firm, and Andre’s Suisse Confiserie while organizing sheet sets and pre-flighting every project for plotting
• Produced wall sections and technical CAD details for Government facilities and oversaw plotting for submittal sheet sets, and managed sheet manifest
• PDF Archived Revit drawing packs for H&R Bloch HQ and the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO to expedite project closeout