Creative and professional individual with a proven track record in tackling visual challenges through innovative design solutions. Recognized for collaborative work ethic and consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for reliability and strong adaptability to evolving project needs. Expert in visual communication and layout design, valued for keen aesthetic sense and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer
Community Connection Magazine
04.2021 - 05.2025
Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Engaged with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Developed original designs and content for the magazines.
Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
Created engaging social media graphics.
Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Maintained WIX website, new content and digital magazines
Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Graphic Designer
Community Shoppers Guide
01.1997 - 04.2021
Advertising layout and design:
Creative design and ad copy
Layout of print ready pages
Editing photos for quality in newsprint
Business cards
Flyers/inserts for paper
Brochures
Posters
Menus
Other marketing materials for area businesses
Web design using Siteswan for publishers
Coordinating advertising for clients for insertion in other papers
Weekly deadlines
Monthly newsletter composition (Community Papers of Michigan)
Social Media, Email Marketer and Retail Catalog
Smart and Simple Discounts
05.2020 - 03.2021
Maintained social media presence daily.
Photographed merchandise for social media posts and catalog use.
Built website (Siteswan for publishers).
Created a Shopify store for merchandise.
Collection of leads via in-store contests for email marketing.
In-store signage
Education
High School -
Delton Kellogg High School
Delton, MI
Web Coding
KVCC
Kalamazoo Downtown Campus
Social Media Marketing
Hubspot Academy
Display Ads
Google
Skills
Advertising design expertise
Innovative design
Preparation of print-ready pages
Image enhancement and editing
Client support
Professional business card design
Promotional material design
Creating effective marketing collateral
Email campaign management
Content creation for social platforms
Google My Business management
Prioritization of deadlines
Newsletter composition
QuarkXPress proficiency
Brand logo creation
Digital content design
Logo design
Magazine Content creation and design
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Digital graphic design
Effective layout creation
Visual communication
Web design (WIX and Siteswan)
Mac platforms
Marketing media
Cross-functional project coordination
Critical thinking for problem-solving
Production quality guidelines
Page layout design
Certification
Google Ads Display Certification, 03/11/21
Getting Started With Facebook and Partner Measurement Solutions, 03/25/21