Resumé
Summary
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10+ years of design and layout experience across multiple media.
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Creative, motivated, and innovative.
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Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
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Strong communicator; skilled in client and team coordination.
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Proficient in typography, color, and image enhancement.
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Light experience in animation, visual effects, 3D modeling, video editing, and web.
Professional Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
Graphic Design / Social Media Strategist
S.O.L.A.S. Animal Rescue
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Managed social media content and strategy.
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Designed and executed multi-post ad campaigns.
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Supported planning and promotion of annual fundraiser.
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Created compelling ads to inspire foster recruitment and donations.
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Developed reusable design templates for future adoptable pets.
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Introduced ideas that increased social media engagement.
May 2007 - Nov 2013
Graphic Artist / Paginator
The Daily Nonpareil
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Sole designer and daily paginator for classifieds and obituaries.
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Lead designer and project manager for quarterly 32-page Southwest Iowa Resident Guide.
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Created animated digital ads for local businesses.
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Managed and led design for 10+ monthly special sections and features.
Sept 2003 - May 2007
Graphic Designer
Atlas Awning, Tent Event, and Steril Manufacturing
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Designed ads and promotions for three affiliated companies.
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Enhanced product photos and created custom illustrations for print and web.
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Modernized and re-designed company logos.
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Edited client images to simulate product installation results.
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Created 3D awning renderings for Atlas Awning customer bids.