Graphic Designer
Resume
Professional Summary
I'm an accomplished and award-winning senior graphic designer with a remarkable 18-year journey in the creative realm. My expertise extends beyond design as I thrive as a problem solver, team leader, organizational wiz, relationship manager, and an exceptional collaborator.
Work Experience
December 2023 - Current
Sr. Designer | Bell Flight
• Revamp sales collateral, craft materials for events and tradeshows, develop engaging digital content, design executive presentations,
create brand-centric visuals, and manage content and print production for effective brand campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Partner with internal marketing managers to identify and manage stakeholders throughout the project process, helping gain alignment
and necessary approvals on technical, business and marketing requirements.
• Provide mentorship to teammates throughout the design process, including concept development, print production and formulating
creative guidelines for new and on-going marketing initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships and collaborate with agency partners, print vendors and freelancers to ensure all design work adheres to
creative specs and brand.
March 2018 - September 2023
Sr. Designer | Pioneer Natural Resources
• Responsible for the creation of Pioneer’s brand identity.
• Design graphics for various platforms including social media, digital screens, email platforms, promotional items, print and web.
• Support senior leadership with presentation design, including the design of the quarterly earnings release presentation.
• Collaborated with an outside vendor to create a new company-wide store.
• Work closely with outside vendors on branding and graphic functionality, promotional items and print products.
• Manage a full-time designer and team of contractors.
August 2014 - March 2018
Design Teacher | BRJ Career and Tech High School
• Taught Intro to Graphic Design, Advanced Graphic Design and Practicum of Graphic Design to 9-12 graders.
• Created and managed the districts first student-run print shop that was open to clients within the district and community.
• Provided advanced learning opportunities through project based learning, graphic design club and field trips for real-world learning.
Education
2006 - 2010
Texas Tech University
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Communication Design
2020 - 2021
Cornell University
Digital Photography Certificate
Teacher of the Year
2016-2017
3X - 2023 GDUSA Inhouse Design Award
• 2022 Sustainability Annual Report
• Powering the Permian Logo
• 2022 Recruitment Campaign
2023 GDUSA American Graphic Design Award
• Powering the Permian Logo
Technical
• Adobe CC
• Mac OS
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Digital Signage
Professional
• Problem Solver
• Team Leader
• Organizational Wiz
• Relationship Manager
• Exceptional Collaborator