Talented visual presenter and designer
Competent Communicator & Leader– Toastmasters International
Software proficiencies:
Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint/Keynote, Acrobat
Creative – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere
Coding – HTML, CSS, Javascript, C++
Web – WordPress, Wix, SEO
CRM – HubSpot
MPV PROPERTIES Marketing Manager April 2014 - present
Strengthen and protect MPV’s brand and presence throughout all marketing channels including the corporate website, flyers, events, email marketing efforts and social media platforms
Work with brokers to produce press releases in a timely manner and distribute them to key media contacts, websites and social media channels promoting substantial and sustained growth in direct and referred website traffic
Photograph (traditional and 360), process, and distribute professional property images for marketing materials of new and existing buildings and assignments
Assist with digital and print presentation materials for property tours, zoning meetings, and corporate meetings
Maintain up-to-date content on website and utilize best SEO practices to keep a top position on Google for targeted search terms
Create or commission identity and marketing materials for high-profile in-house development projects including RedStone, Strawberry Hill, and Farmington
Lead marketing team members to produce top-quality collateral within corporate brand with a positive attitude in a timely manner
Worked with a team member to take advantage of a public art opportunity, creating ‘The Sting’, a 160' comic strip along the Rail Trail that serves as an homage to Charlotte and South End (view Charlotte Observer article)
INVUE SECURITY Marketing Project Manager September 2013 - April 2014
Direct email communications to partners, employees, and customers on a
weekly basis with email marketing software and HTML coding
Write copy for email communications, partner Product Blasts, and web posts
In-house photography of new product prototypes, photo retouching/altering
of product photos, and specialty photo instruction manuals for customers
Collaborate with sales team to refine sales presentations
Manage documents and data structure on digital asset manager Widen
BISSELL COMPANIES Digital Media Specialist March 2010 - September 2013
Manage digital signage content and network for 55 players in 23 buildings
Lead design, development, and launch of Ballantyne Corporate Park tenant
and company intranet websites within the DotNetNuke framework
Design excellent digital and print graphics for distribution throughout the Park
Proofread and post new content to websites and digital screens daily
Volunteer for community opportunities and corporate tenant events
Gold AVA Digital Award by AMCP in 2012 for The Ballantyne Blast! Bonanza
Franchise Player Employee Award 2010 and 2012
HEARST MAGAZINES Graphic Designer November 2005 - January 2010
Collaborated with Consumer Marketing in the design of inserts, coverwraps,
and a variety of direct mail materials to reinforce unique branding standards of
titles including O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire
Managed workflow of assigned projects and communicated with Promotional
Print Production to meet demanding deadlines while ensuring accuracy and
cost effective print specifications
BRIO GROUP DESIGN Graphic Designer May 2004 - June 2005
Functioned as primary designer, producing creative concepts for logos,
brochures, catalogs, and newsletters with direction from owner and clients
Assisted with writing, client calls, print quotes, meetings, and tradeshows
HONEYWELL Summer Intern Associate Summers 2001 - 2003
Commercial Site Software, Data Link Department
Assisted with documentation, test reporting, and coding of CMU Mark III unit
Visual Arts Department
Applied Honeywell brand on corporate marketing materials
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY BSD, Graphic Design August 2000 - May 2004
NASAD accredited Graphic and Industrial Design Programs
Developed essential skills in visual communication including typography, layout
composition, hierarchy, color boundaries, and balance
Summa Cum Laude – GPA 3.8
1st Place – 2004 Design Excellence Exhibit