Experience
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Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 | Friendbuy | Remote
Designed custom referral marketing campaigns and responsive emails, enhancing client engagement.
Advised on best practices for referral programs, boosting client satisfaction and retention.
Coordinated tasks with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project completion.
Shared design expertise with team members, fostering a collaborative growth environment.
Delivered high-quality design solutions, consistently meeting client objectives and brand guidelines.
Refined client-specific graphic elements, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
Analyzed client feedback to tailor designs that more effectively met project goals.
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Apr 2018 – Jun 2022 | Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ
Led visual and technical elements for marketing strategy, achieving measurable engagement improvements.
Directed design and production for campaigns, guiding a successful brand refresh and team training.
Scoped and prioritized activities, providing leadership and coordination for impactful decision-making.
Offered technical support for key events, enhancing social media monitoring and cross-team collaboration.
Managed Salesforce Marketing Cloud for email strategy and reporting, driving significant campaign success.
Led a brand refresh, boosting brand consistency across major platforms.
Facilitated cross-functional teams for event success, improving engagement metrics.
Streamlined team workflows, enhancing productivity through strategic process redesign.
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Apr 2017 – Mar 2018 | Empire Cat | Mesa, AZ
Supported company-wide creative needs, designing ads, online content, presentations, and print materials.
Managed project stages from review to final delivery, aligning with marketing goals and brand standards.
Planned design concepts by studying relevant information and creating sample layouts for approval.
Enhanced communication materials, ensuring consistency and high-quality visual impact.
Collaborated with teams to deliver projects on time, contributing to overall marketing success.
Evaluated design outcomes against marketing objectives to enhance strategy alignment.
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May 2012 – Apr 2017 | Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ
Implemented a support ticket system, boosting Marcom team efficiency and workflow.
Developed and finalized consistent visual branding across all materials, enhancing brand identity.
Directed print operations, managing layout and revisions for brochures, posters, and more.
Supervised Assistant Graphic Designer, ensuring brand-consistent graphics through effective communication.
Collaborated with vendors for printing specifications, bids, and project contracts.
Enhanced digital asset management, streamlining access for all team members.
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Mar 2006 – Apr 2012 | Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ
Coordinated print communications, enhancing visual content quality and team collaboration.
Secured social media handles and created a Facebook forum for Troop Leaders, improving engagement.
Initiated email marketing via MailChimp, leading to better-targeted communications.
Edited and designed council publications, ensuring professional and consistent materials.
Initiated the use of digital forums to enhance community interaction.
Managed precise editing for various high-impact council publications.
Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication management.
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Nov 2004 – Mar 2006 | Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ
Supported the Communications and Publications Coordinator by completing assigned tasks.
Assisted with administrative duties including meeting minutes, letters, and mailings.
Aided in editing, layout, and maintenance for various materials such as flyers, posters, program guides, newsletters, forms, and the website.
Software + Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Experience Manager
Art Direction
Asana
Brand Management
Copy Editing
CSS
Expression Engine
Figma
Freshdesk
Google Suite
HTML
Litmus
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Sketch
Social Media
Software as a service (SaaS)
Workfront
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Collins College | Tempe, AZ
Freelance
Center for the Future of Arizona
Jan 2022 – Present
Contract designer for various projects – print and social media.
Five Penny Creative, LLC
Jan 2017 – Present
Work with diverse clients to create visually compelling branding and marketing materials – design print and digital assets, including logos, social media graphics, email campaigns, and website visuals. Develop brand guidelines and strategic design solutions to enhance client recognition and messaging. I’ve also provided creative direction and strategic input to refine marketing efforts.
Malheur Enterprise
Jan 2010 – Sept 2017
Advertisement design for weekly county newspaper with an approximate circulation of 1,200.