Creativity has always defined me.
I was the kid puffy painting my homework in grade school and holding art classes in my basement for the younger neighbor kids. I've always loved to draw, design, write and create.
Imagine my enthusiasm when I landed my dream job at an adversiting agency shortly after college. Thinking outside the box, designing and developing fresh marketing ideas and plans for clients didn't feel like work - it was something I found I loved every minute of. I spent several years working in the agency world before I moved and started working independently and freelancing design.
Here's a little excerpt from my resume:
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary's College - Major: Mass Communications Minors: Advertising and Studio Art
Mastery of all advertising agency facets including, but not limited to: media planning, negotiation and buying, graphic design and creative direction, copywriting, press release development and distribution, event coordination and account management.
Worked in Atlanta agency, Fain & Tripp office for 2 years, then maintained independent satellite office in Westfield, IN from 2007-2011. Freelance designer: 2011-present.
Comprehension of traditional advertising media (TV, print & radio) as well as evolving advertising outlets like social media, text messaging, geo-targeted web campaigns, email, etc…
Worked as consultant and main account executive on start-up company, “Trust Your Journey.” Assisted with their business plan, collaborated to develop their logo, planned initial launch marketing materials, worked with web design company to launch e-commerce website, organized professional photo shoot, executed company launch public relations campaign and launch event party. Designed point of purchase, trade show booth and direct mail materials.
Worked with start-up company, Ticklebox Emporium of Whimsy, to develop their t-shirt subsciption company. Developed concepts for 24 children's t-shirt designs, worked with illustrator to create characters and used illustrations to create kid's activity booklets to accompany t-shirt. Wrote children's stories, developed craft projects and photographs all to be included in booklets. Worked to create company launch plan, social media support and additional company documents (mailing labels, packaging, spreadsheets, etc...)
Won a 2007 International Davey Award for local Atlanta radio campaign.
Strong passion for creative work with positive, bright attitude and commitment to excellence.
Thorough knowledge of co-op advertising programs.
Worked on the following national and global accounts while employed at Fain & Tripp: Yamaha Watercraft, Yamaha Accessories, Trust Your Journey, Ticklebox Emporium of Whimsy