WORK EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Valley Metro | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 2015–present

• Design, prioritize and meet project deadlines for logos, brochures, flyers, posters, display boards, infographics, digital graphics, web images, social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations, campaigns, advertisements and all requested materials for internal and external clients

• Retouch and manipulate photos

• Attend brainstorming meetings and collaborate strategically as a team player in a cross-functional team environment on campaigns internally and with outside agencies

• Edit maps, schedules and lay out the 300+ page Transit Book twice a year

• Research industry information to assist in updating maps, schedules and processes

• Oversee brand development and ensure proper implementation and consistency throughout the organization. Make sure outside agencies are using the brand correctly

• Create shot lists and accompany photographer on photo shoots to provide creative direction

• Attend vendor press checks to ensure company brand and colors are properly implemented

• Design and present concepts to internal staff and executives for upcoming campaigns and special events

• Considered intermediate level in setting up files as accessible pdfs

• Utilize project management software such as Filemaker Pro, DaVinci and Workfront

• Lead graphics team in monthly meetings and assist with questions regarding software

• Setup Creative Cloud libraries to enhance productivity for the graphic designers

• Acting liaison between artists and Valley Metro’s Artsline program, assist in selection process

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/OWNER | Purple Pepper Designs, LLC | May 2000–Present

• Establish new clients and determine best creative direction and vision for strategic marketing pieces

• Educate clients in areas of printing and how to maximize their marketing budget

• Design and produce printed marketing pieces and publication ads

• Provide quotes and create layouts to communicate innovative ideas

• Supervise production, consistency and quality with various vendors

• Handle daily operations of facilitating a business

• Supervise and direct additional employee in various processes

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CONTRACT WORK | ASU Fulton School of Engineering | Tempe, AZ | Sept–Nov 2014

• Assisted in design, print and signage utilizing corporate brand and guidelines

• Worked under the direction of the Marketing Director and Project Coordinators

• Prepared artwork for upcoming events and various department projects

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CONTRACT WORK | Tinyprints | Tempe, AZ | Oct–Dec 2010

• Processed large volume incoming orders by setting type and retouching photos

• Responsible for revisions, spelling, grammar and punctuation, expediting orders, communicating with customers

• Learned internal company project management software, resolved client issues and maintained production schedule

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR | Peter Allen Group | Phoenix, AZ | May 1994–May 2000

• Met with clients to determine creative direction of marketing materials

• Communicated fresh ideas through layout

• Set-up artwork for vendors, attended press checks, organized and prioritized jobs, collaborated as a team player in conceptual development of ideas

GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Dillard’s | Gilbert, AZ | July 1992 – Dec 1993

• Generated original designs for cosmetics and fragrances

• Operated vinyl plotter, worked with in-house screen printer by supplying designs for signage and managed shipping of materials to all Dillard’s stores in the southwest region.

Education

Associates Degrees - equivelant school hours as a Bachelor’s Degree

Collins College | Tempe, AZ | Jan 1992

• Associates in Graphic Design

Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Dec 1987

• Associate of Science in Pre-Commercial Art

Awards

• Received the 2017 SWTA Spotlight Award for “Change Your Game Plan” internal campaign at Valley Metro

• Purple Pepper Designs, LLC has been ranked numerous years in Ranking Arizona Magazine as one of the Top 10 Graphic Design firms in the state

Software

• Macintosh OS X and Windows

• InDesign CC

• Photoshop CC

• Illustrator CC

• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

• Quark XPress

• Microsoft Office Certified

• Premiere Pro Training 2018

• Accessibility Training 2019