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Senior Creative Designer
Glitterstarz Inc
Kansas City, MO
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Assited in training new designers, as well as set up training materials and documents for easy learning. Sketched rough and detailed drawings of apparels or accessories both by hand and digitally; assigned specifications including color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements on tech packs. Collaborated with sales executives, senior management, and clients to discuss innovative design ideas while leading live design sessions with customers to develop client loyalty and maximize revenue growth. Played a key role in creating strategies to enhance design and marketing efforts.
● Remained current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor brands
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Creative Designer
Rebel Athletic
Kansas City, MO
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Sketched rough and detailed drawings of apparels or accessories both by hand and digitally; assigned specifications including color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements on tech packs.
● Created custom apparel, active wear, and accessories as the sole designer for Cheer Athletics Pro Shop, which is recognized as one of the largest gyms in the nation
● Remained current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor brands
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Graphic Designer
Driven Performance Brands
Santa Rosa, CA
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 10 months)
Demonstrated outstanding design expertise by utilizing knowledge of complex layout principles & aesthetic design concepts to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts for reputable company brands such as Flowmaster, Hurst,and B&M Racing. Strengthened vendor relations by preparing designs and partnering with third party vendors to complete shipping & receiving tasks for completed design projects. Developed graphics and layouts for product packaging, marketing materials, websites, and social media while preparing new illustrations of material.
● Instrumental in producing quality signs and banners for trade shows while utilizing design software to create multi-paged catalogs and other marketing materials
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Senior Graphic Designer
Tigerblue Apparel
Plano, TX
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 1 month)
•Create custom digital illustrations for apparel and accessories.
•Research current trends and new technology, such as printing production techniques, computer software, and design trends.
•Train new designers and assign out projects within the design department.
•Use techniques such as hand illustration and character development to execute customer requests.
•Set up artwork as color separations to be made into screens for screen printing.
•Assist with sales and marketing to bring in new clients and boost sales.
•Work directly with customers to ensure designs are satisfactory.
•Attend trade shows, events, and vendor shows to drive new business.
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Graphic Artist
Imagination Branding
Jan 2013 - May 2014 (1 year 4 months)
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Graphic Designer/ Coach
EC Athletics
Mar 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 2 months)
In house graphic designer of all apparel. Coach all-star cheerleading for ages 3-18
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Designer
AlphaGraphics
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)
Set up all jobs for digitial print, press, and offset printing.
Designer for several clients including Oncor Electric, The Wedding Vail, The Piel Group,
NorAm, Kennedy, Clark, and Williams, ilume, Fuse Japan
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Sales Associate/Visual Merchandiser
Guess
Mar 2010 - Feb 2011 (11 months)
Assisted customers with clothing
and accessory purchases. Worked on all floorset and window displays.
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Intern
The Wave
Jan 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 5 months)
Worked on buttons, tiles, logos, and backgrounds for website. Completed
other various design tasks.
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Intern
The Wave
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009 (3 months)
Worked on buttons, tiles, logos, and backgrounds for website. Completed
other various design tasks.