Designer
Work
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
Associate Creative Director | Fern Expo
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Lead creative vision for assigned clients and high-visibility projects, overseeing concept development from initial brief through final delivery
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Partner with other creative leads and directors to align project-level creative direction with broader brand strategy and client objectives
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Develop high-quality 3D renderings and visual presentations using 3ds Max and V-Ray to communicate and sell design intent
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Serve as the primary client-facing creative lead, presenting concepts with clarity and confidence to build strong client relationships
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Mentor and guide junior designers in creative best practices, workflow standards, and software proficiency
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Collaborate cross-functionally with account, production, and technical teams to ensure creative alignment with budgets and timelines
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Maintain deep familiarity with client brands, audiences, and goals to consistently deliver on-strategy, brand-forward environments and experiences
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Stay current on emerging design trends, materials, and technologies, sharing insights with the broader team to drive innovation
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Oversee quality and process standards across Creative Services, ensuring consistency in files, documentation, and deliverables
May 2023 -
Oct 2024
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Sept 2020 -Apr 2021
Creative Project Manager & Designer | Storycraft Lab
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Manage and coordinate project workstreams, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget, while upholding the highest standards of quality.
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Operate and optimize Storycraft Lab's technology platforms, innovating ways to streamline tech usage for project execution.
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Lead on-site facilitation for various initiatives, ensuring that each project's design and execution aligns with our commitment to audience advocacy and content strategy.
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Design and develop comprehensive solutions across graphic, UX, and spatial design domains, integrating user/human-centered principles to elevate client experiences.
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Develop engaging and informative quizzes to enhance audience interaction and data collection.
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Engage in client-facing communications, adeptly representing Storycraft Lab's vision and services while building strong, collaborative relationships.
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Establish and maintain organizational systems that enhance team efficiency and project.
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
Senior UX Designer | Helio Home
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Managed and led the design team, ensuring successful delivery of projects on-time and to a high standard.
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Conducted usability testing to optimize the customer experience MVP, resulting in an improved product.
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Collaborated effectively with the development team, ensuring seamless handoff and successful launch of the MVP.
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Met all company-wide design needs, including creating professional presentation decks and swag for events.
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Successfully designed and managed the company website and blog, improving the online presence and increasing traffic.
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Created effective Hubspot marketing emails that supported the customer journey, resulting in increased conversions.
Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
UX/UI Designer | UMP Technologies
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Enhanced insurance enrollment software by designing a user-friendly interface and conducting usability testing to optimize enrollment efficiency.
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Collaborated with developers and project stakeholders to ensure the functionality of software features aligned with user needs and expectations.
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Designed a streamlined user interface for software, which resulted in improved navigation and increased user engagement.
Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
Lead Rental Exhibit Designer | Czarnowski
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Led the rental design office, overseeing the design and rendering of custom tradeshow booths for clients from diverse industries.
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Managed a team of three designers, assigning projects to meet sales executive requests and ensuring all client needs were met throughout the design, estimate, and build process.
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Conducted meetings to support project managers, sales executives, and designers in managing schedules and meeting client expectations.
Education
2024
Continuing Education, Project Management Certification
Colorado State University
2020 - 2021
Continuing Education, UX/UI Design
University of Denver
2013 - 2016
Master of Arts, Exhibition Design
George Washington University
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Marymount University
Skills
Software
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Google Flow
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Claude.ai
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Figma
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Studio 3D Max
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Indesign
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Premiere
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G-Suite
Skills
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Project Management
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3D Modeling
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AI
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UX/UI Design
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Wireframing
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Prototyping
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Web Design
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Graphic Design
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User Research
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Video Production
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Photography
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Storytelling