Experience

THE SKAGIT CASINO RESORT
Senior Creative Designer, May 2017 - Present

• Designed 5+ graphically diversified promotions per month from concept development to production of final design, including formatting and file deliveries for 20+ different print and digital applications and direct mail campaigns to over 8,500 customers.
• Assisted Purchasing team with selection of apparel and accessories for retail merchandising. Designed graphics for use in screen print, heat setting, fabric embroidery, digital, and offset process.
• Directed and edited at least 1 video short or commercial per week, including cinematography & camerawork, editing, and motion graphics in After Effects& Premiere.
• Insourced broadcast commercial production within six months of hire, saving the department ~$8,000 per month by training other design team members on 3D modeling, video production, photography, cinematography, and audio editing.
• Increased web traffic by 30% and lowered bounce rates by 15% by designing,implementing, and maintaining a new Wordpress-based company website including effective SEO, webpage optimization, and user experience evaluation.

LIGHT AND GRACE MEDIA
Owner and Photographer/Designer, May 2015- Present

• Obtained over 250 five-star reviews for clientsatisfaction by developingand launching a successful small media business providing creative graphicdesign and photography services to many high-profile clients.
• Increased business scope and revenue by 35% by managing all facets of social media andclient relations and leveraging effective business management strategies.
• Provided innovative design for a Times SquareBillboard advertisement for MishaCollins' book release, "Some Things I Still Can't Tell You".
• Createdengaging music video motion graphics for Jason Manns' and Justin Guarini's"A Change is Gonna Come" music video.
• Spearheadedphotography projects for Flea (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), Hank Green (authorand entertainment producer), Felicia Day (actress and social media influencer),Andy Weir (author of "The Martian"), Misha Collins (actor), and Rhett& Link (YouTube influencers).
• Designedcover art for Pacific Lutheran University's School of Arts and Communication2016-2017 Catalog.
• Photographyfeatured in Nerdist News and Entertainment Weekly.

WARNER BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT
Freelance Graphic Designer, December 2016 - May 2017

• Designed artistic assets for a t-shirt design for Warner Brothers TV show, Supernatural, soldvia online retail locations and leading to an increase in sales.
• Developeda cutting-edge apparel design according to market research and current trendswhile collaborating with brand managers and balancing media licensingrequirements and requests.

GISHWHES, LLC.
Freelance Graphic Designer, October 2016 - August 2018

• Created engaging art assets for an escape roomstyle video game andassisted with game beta testing before release to 55,000 players.
• Captured official video evidence under strictregulations by Guinness World Records and recorded interviews with participants for the August 2018 GuinnessWorld Record Attempt.

CENTERFORCE
Graphic Designer & Marketing Developer, May 2015- December 2016

• Contributed to donation revenue increase of 13% by implementing creative social media anddirect mail marketing strategies alongside CRM retargeting to solicitdonations.
• Grew web traffic 20% and boosted community interaction by designing,implementing, and maintaining a new Wordpress-based company website.
• Effectively managed marketing interns to produce high quality assets in a timelymanner.
• Designed effective co-branding campaigns topromote company goals byutilizing effective brand management strategies to produce design and creativeassets for various sub-brands within the company's umbrella.

SCREAMING FLEA PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Production Assistant, Summer 2014

• Served as an Assistant Editor for their pilot “Chasing Paradise”.
• Editor for Behind the Scenes featurette of the family featured in the pilot of “Chasing Paradise”.

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SAFETY
Communications Officer, January 2013- May 2016

• Awarded Employee of the Semester and recognized as a Leader of Distinction by the school for my work ethic.
• Created a routine and item logging system that eliminated office paper waste.
• Developed exemplary crisis management skills dealing with high risk situations, such as medical aids, suicide ideations, campus lockdowns, and alarm response.

Skills

• Well versed in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, etc.
• Experience in designing for web, iOS UI, Print Media, Screen Printing, and designing within strict branding guidelines.
• Intermediate HTML: Experienced with Wordpress and Tumblr themes.
• Video editing and motion graphics experience in multiple environments: Premiere/After Effects, Final Cut, AVID, Resolve, and Vegas.
• 3D digital modeling: Rendering in Maya/Rhino/ZBrush/Blender. Experience with modeling for 3D printing.
• Knowledge of Java coding and coding theory.
• Management of social media: Use of Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, ect. for business.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and alternatives.
• Experienced in cloud computing and file management.
• Problem solving in Mac & Windows Environment.
• Trained in Crisis management and stress tolerance skills.
• Event research, planning, and coordination.
• Teamwork and conflict resolution communications skills.
• Rapid skill acquisition as a digital native.