Experience
Dec 2024-Present
Mar 2023-Dec 2024
Ascensus
(Acquired PAi Retirement Services)
Senior Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
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Drive design strategy and execution for the Government Savings line of business.
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Design and produce print and digital marketing materials, including product and service assets, social media graphics, and email campaigns to increase engagement and brand recognition.
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Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives, effectively communicating complex concepts to stakeholders, and ensure the final deliverables adequately convey key messages and information.
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Create and edit corporate videos that consistently uphold and reinforce the company’s brand identity and messaging.
Nov 2022-Mar 2023
Mar 2020-Nov 2022
PAi Retirement Services
Graphic Designer
Graphic Communications Assistant
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Design and deliver impactful marketing materials including product and service assets, infographics, email campaigns, eBooks, video, and written communication that effectively engage both internal and external customers.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable support in content development, design, and layout of marketing and sales collateral.
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Create, proofread, edit, and update multiple websites content, strategically guiding clients through the sales funnel and ultimately driving product purchases.
Sept 2018-Mar 2020
Met-cap Management
Graphic Designer
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​Design marketing and sales collateral for multiple businesses within the company, including 2 Italian restaurants, 25 retail stores, and products.
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Collaborate with marketing team to conceptualize and execute creative strategies that effectively promote the businesses, driving customer engagement and sales.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality design solutions.
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Provide creative direction and guidance during restaurant photo shoots to ensure images align with brand identity and are suitable for print, web, and social media platforms.
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Sept 2016-Jul 2018
Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Rhode Island
Communications and Member Relations Coordinator
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​Coordinate and design communications and publications for events, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across various platforms and channels.
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Organize and administer conferences and meetings with peer groups and board members, handling logistics, scheduling, and communication to ensure successful event execution.
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Provide support to the President and staff with day-to-day operations, including but not limited to correspondence, scheduling, and administrative tasks, fostering efficient workflow and communication within the organization.
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Update the organization's website as needed, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of the organization's goals and initiatives.
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Mar 2015-Jul 2018
Nami Studios
Graphic Designer and Photographer​
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Develop, manage, and support design and marketing collateral for multiple client projects, encompassing a wide range of materials such as brochures, social media graphics, web advertisements, logo design, data visualization, and front-end web development.
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Collaborate with clients to understand their branding and marketing objectives, translating their vision into visually compelling and effective design solutions.
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Capture photographs at client events, documenting key moments and highlights to be used in promotional materials and social media campaigns.
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Education
Sept 2008-Dec 2012
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science Advertising and Photojournalism