It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up, but once I found it, I fell in love with design. From concepting to final mechanicals, I’m crazy meticulous (yes, that was me who went back and named your layers) and organized. I’m used to working in a deadline-based creative environment, so I can do it both fast and right...the first time.
WORK HISTORY
Nou Designs | 2014 - present, Owner/Designer of Things
Conferences - Presentation design, signage, stage/set design
Print - Events, advertising, marketing material, in-store
Identity/Brand development
Clients including: AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, AFLAC, EY, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, Molnlycke Health Care, Contractor Connection, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Greek Orthodox Church of New Orleans, and many more.
MELT | 2006 - present, Associate Creative Director
Event planning & design
Print advertising & point of sale
Comps for event planning & new business pitches
Powerpoint presentation design/animation
Server organization/implementation
The Maverick Group | 2010 - 2011, Senior Designer/Art Director
Event theme & signage design
Speaker Support Design (Keynote & Powerpoint)
Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architecture | 2000 - 2004, Marketing Manager
Managed a marketing team for a rapidly growing, nation-wide architecture firm
Design & print coordination for firm’s graphics including promotional materials/mailers, tradeshow booth design, and design standards management
Proposal & interview coordination and design
EDUCATION
Creative Circus | 2005 | focus in graphic design
Emory University | 1999 | Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have extensive experience with existing brands & their standards. Making something new while not breaking the rules is key!
I’ve become proficient in Photo retouching, Photoshop comps for presentation purposes, Powerpoint presentations, etc. over the years.
I have a special place in my heart for designs that turn into physical things. In this increasingly digital world, there’s still something special about holding something in your hands or seeing it come to life once it’s complete - which explains the physicality of my personal artwork, I suppose.
*references available upon request