Experience

EXPERIENCE

2021 – Present Co-Founder/Creative Director, Divergent Perspectives

Offer a fresh, holistic take on marketing for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking assistance with graphic design, branding, web development, marketing & social media strategy, video editing, copywriting, content creation, and more.

2018 – Present Graphic Design Artist, iHeartMedia

Design digital ads for clients to promote their businesses, products, and services via multimedia digital marketing. Utilize expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud to create engaging display graphics, animations, logos, emails, and vehicle wraps that adhere to brand standards. Elevated to senior role that involves creation of custom videos, animations, rich media banners, digital templates, and video editing. Serve as Team Lead of a remotely-based group of 8 designers: act as communications liaison and assistant to Senior Creative Director; gather employee feedback on processes, procedures and related teams; and recommend improvements to management, helping ensure efficient team operations.

2014 – 2019 Server, Wicked Weed Brewing/Tupelo Honey Cafe

Hospitable and enthusiastic product expert. Maintained a relaxed, upscale atmosphere for customers, allowing them to enjoy Appalachian cuisine, ensuring their satisfaction, and promoting repeat business.

 

EDUCATION

University Of North Carolina in Asheville – 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications

Graduated cum laude with accolades in layout and design. Published on and off campus and remained on the Chancellor’s list for entire college career.

Mitchell Community College – 2012 Associate in Arts

Published on campus and consistently on the Dean’s list.

SKILLS

• Graphic Design • Video Editing • Task Management • Public Speaking • Leadership • Social Media Marketing • Web Design • Photography • Copy Writing/Editing

SOFTWARE

• Illustrator • Photoshop • Premiere Pro • After Effects • Wrike • Asana • Squarespace • WordPress • Microsoft Office