PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Multimedia Designer II
University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1225 North State Street, Jackson, MS
August 2023 - Current
Job Duties: Conceptualize and executes graphics and design themes for print, digital and web-based projects based on specifications provided by the project manager and/or the client. Works as part of a team and/or individually, evaluate and identify ways that graphic and artistic elements can help promote the institution or meet specified project needs as identified by institution or Office leaders, the project manager and/or the client.
Creative Marketing Analyst
Vertex Aerospace | The Vertex Company, 555 Industrial Drive S, Madison, MS
October 2021 - June 2022
Job Duties: Directly supported B2B Business Development efforts. Supported all creative efforts in alignment with the annual marketing plan and helped with creative connecting and strategy across all marketing assets. Developed creative across a variety of marketing outlets (billboards, print publications, social and digital media, website, brochures, logos, signage and promotional items) in alignment with company branding. Applied technical design standards and application with such things as typography, negative space, color theory, type size, and style. Planned, scheduled and oversaw marketing video shoot for new locations; including but not limited to gaining the appropriate clearance and access to secure facilities, managing film crew, as well as planning out timeline and key filming locations. Worked with appropriate stakeholders to understand needs and creative requests ultimately producing tailored designs within identified timelines. Produced drafts for review by internal teams and made revisions based on feedback. Reviewed final designs for errors and ensured exported versions met vendor specifications. Kept projects and project files organized using project management system. Worked on multiple projects simultaneously and independently. Identified trends and insights used to optimize creative efforts. Other areas of focus included minor website management using WordPress CMS.
Alcorn State University, 1000 ASU Drive, Lorman, MS
March 2019 - September 2021
Job Duties: Provided senior-level graphic design services for HBCU Alcorn State University's Division of Media and University Relations to enhance marketing, development, student recruitment, alumni relations and campus activities of the institution at university’s three campus locations both internally and externally. Concept, layout and design original artwork for flyers, posters, brochures, publications, postcards, newsletters (print and digital), invitations, stationery systems, advertisements (print, digital, & web), displays, banners, email graphics, t-shirt design, and promotional items. Social media support from design to posting. Assist in university website through Finalsite CMS.
Graphic Specialist
Hinds Community College, 608 Hinds Boulevard, Raymond, MS
July 2018 - March 2019
Job Duties: Provided graphic design services for college’s six campus locations both internally and externally. Concept, layout and design for flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, displays, banners, custom design pieces and t-shirt design.
Graphic Designer
Baptist Health Systems, 1225 North State Street, Jackson, MS
Contract Employment: May 2015 - July 2018; Full-time Employment: March 2007 - May 2015
Job Duties: Provided graphic design services for three hospitals and 10+ medical clinic locations both internally and externally. Concept, layout and design for flyers, posters, brochures, stationery systems, advertisements (print, digital, & web), displays, banners, email graphics, t-shirt design, and promotional items. Social media support from concept to design.
Graphic Designer
Blake Publishing, 1190 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, MS
November 2004 - March 2007
Job Duties: Provided graphic design for 13+ real estate magazines.
Pre-Press / File Prep Technician
Hederman Brothers Printing, 500 Steed Road, Ridgeland, MS
Full Time: 07/2004 - 11/2004; Part Time: 11/2004 - 01/2005
Job Duties: Took submitted design jobs and prepared files for printing. Often made corrections, fixed errors and cleaned up files.
Graphic Designer
Copy Cats Printing, 905 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS
March 2004 - July 2004
Job Duties: Provided basic graphic design services for customers. Projects included flyers, posters, brochures, and stationery systems.
Graphic Design Internship
The Ad Agency, 141 Southpointe Drive, Byram, MS
May 2003 - July 2003
Graphic Design Internship
South Mississippi Electric Power Association, Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS
April 2002 - November 2002
EDUCATION
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graphic Communication
December 2003
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
General Education / Art
South Jones High School
Ellisville, MS
Diploma
1996
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