ABOUT ME
Professional
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Working as a creative professional for over ten years, there’s not much I haven’t experienced. My career has led me to be a freelance designer, in-house professional, and motivational teacher – and I’ve loved every minute of it! I’m comfortable working with low budges, no budgets, government organizations, churches, and businesses large and small. I love using my gifts to help others achieve their goals. Marketing, branding, publishing, interactive design, and fine art are my passion.
Skills
Work
experience
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Mississippi College
2012 - Present
Coordinator of the undergraduate graphic design program. Teaching software and skills classes in all levels of the degree. Maintains two computer labs and serves on multiple university committees.
Lead Graphic Designer
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board
2008 - 2012
Oversaw production and design of marketing materials for various events that serve a network of churches throughout Mississippi. Layout artist for weekly newspaper, The Baptist Record.
Freelance Graphic Designer
2003 - 2008
Working closely with independent clients, printshops, and business owners to develop all manner of graphic design needs.
ADOBE SOFTWARE
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PHOTOSHOP
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ILLUSTRATOR
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INDESIGN
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ANIMATE
ART & DESIGN
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ILLUSTRATION
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WEB DESIGN
INTERESTS
PUBLICATION DESIGN
ART DIRECTION
COPY WRITING
MARKETING & PROMOTION
BRANDING
TEACHING
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
Education
Master of Fine Arts Studio Art
Mississippi College
2006 - 2009
Masters Thesis: “Materials and Meaning: a study in simiotics”
Bachelor of Sciences in Graphic Design
Mississippi College
2003 - 2006