Design is my passion. I can't "turn it off." I love it, and when you truly love something it becomes an innate part of you. I do what I love, and I do it well.
Oversaw and delivered creative direction as well as production of all accounts and campaigns while managing the intern program. Worked efficiently to meet strict deadlines at an accelerated pace. Developed unique projects and successful solutions while maintaining a high level of professionalism, creativity, craft, and innovation.
NEW LION MEDIA GROUP ​
ART DIRECTOR | 2012 - 2013
AWARDS & HONORS
2009
Inductee of the University of Arkansas Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
2009
Senior Scholar of the Fulbright College of
Arts & Sciences, University of Arkansas
2009
Honors College Undergraduate Research
Grant Recipient, University of Arkansas
Honors Department
2008
Nina J. Erickson Rising Senior Award,
University of Arkansas Fine Arts Department
2005-09​
Four Year Honors Scholar, University of
Arkansas Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
2005-09
University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Scholar
2005-09
Dean’s List every semester attended, University of Arkansas
2005-09
Chancellor’s List every semester attended,
University of Arkansas
SKILLS
EXPERT LEVEL
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Creative Suites
Brand Development
Digital Photography
iWork
Macintosh OS X
Microsoft Office Suite
Pre-press
Social Media
Windows 7
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
​Adobe Web Design Suite
Bookbinding
Digital Publishing
User Interface Design
2010 - present
2010 - present
FOXWOOD SPORTS
​GRAPHIC DESIGNER | 2010 - 2012
Produced high quality, cohesive marketing platforms for athletic programs and the businesses that sponsor them nation wide. Worked with clients to broaden their community involvement through tailored programs. Consistently delivered products in a timely manner.
Proficiently ran a classroom setting for novice design and digital photography students. Taught fundamentals of art, art history, design principles and techniques in a technologically advanced classroom. Aided students in the use of design software and guided them in completing projects and finding their voice as a designer. Developed lectures, projects, and classroom demonstrations.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE​
​ADJUNCT PROFESSOR | 2009 - 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Design
High Honors — Summa Cum Laude
Date of Graduation — May 2009
GPA — 3.99
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE, AR​​
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MY PASSION
EXPERIENCE​
EDUCATION
3W MAGAZINE​
​CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 2009 - 2010
Oversaw creative direction of advertising and annual publication geared toward charity work and philanthropic events in and surrounding Northwest Arkansas. Met strict deadlines with utmost accuracy while delivering attractive and creative designs.
ARKANSAS SPORTS PRODUCTIONS​
​LAYOUT DESIGNER & SECRETARY | 2004 - 2009
Worked with athletic departments and pubic offices to create attractive poster calendars. Collaborated with businesses to create advertisements for the posters. Managed invoicing.
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ELKINS DESIGN
ART DIRECTOR | 2013 - PRESENT
Collaborating with team members to produce clear, compelling, and consistent advertising campaigns for clients, while maintaining strict deadlines, efficiency, ingenuity and resourcefulness.