Resume
Owner - Dine Design + Illustration
May 2008 – Present
Consulted with clients on their design and illustration needs and developed a structured timeline with expectations for deliverables.
Devised various designed pieces from concept to completion, coordinating with print vendors when necessary
Created custom illustrations, using both digital and traditional techniques.
Multimedia Manager - Plante Moran
June 2022 - Present
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Lead a team consisting of videographers, editors, and motion graphic designers to create multimedia content for a large professional services firm
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Strategized and produced video media assets for large-scale firm brand awareness advertising campaigns
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Developed budgets for external video production vendors and internal team equipment needs
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Collaborated with marketing colleagues to develop overall content strategies for industry campaigns based on overarching campaign goals and target audiences
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Reviewed and offered feedback to team members to ensure high-quality final deliverables that are aligned to overall firm brand standards
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Directed intake of multimedia creative requests and assessed team resources to ensure large volume of work is assigned to the appropriate team members and completed on schedule
Senior Design Strategist - Plante Moran
September 2019 - June 2022
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Partnered with marketing proposal writers to develop the best visual design strategy for high-priority pursuit opportunities
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Developed consistent visual brand for a wide range of proposal content
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Created custom icons and illustrations and implemented a design system for keeping these elements brand-aligned
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Created and maintained large asset libraries
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Mentored junior-level designers who assisted with proposal graphics
Design Strategist - Plante Moran
September 2017 -June 2019
Partnered with marketing proposal writers to develop the best visual design strategy for high-priority pursuit opportunities
Developed consistent visual brand for a wide range of proposal content
Created custom icons and illustrations and implemented a design system for keeping these elements brand-aligned
Created and maintained large asset libraries
Mentored junior-level designers who assisted with proposal graphics
Senior Graphic Designer - Plante Moran
June 2017 – September 2017
Took a lead role in the firm's brand redesign, including developing new templates for a wide range of collateral and digital materials.
Collaborated with marketing consultants to develop new collateral pieces
Spearheaded new design template for firm service capabilities booklets and oversaw their execution.
Key member of planning and production of the firm’s annual conference at the Fox Theatre, including the planning and creation of onstage presentations, videos, and large scale presentation graphics.
Graphic Designer - Plante Moran
June 2012 – 2017
Designed and maintained a system of print and web collateral pieces based on firm’s branding standards.
Worked with marketing consultants to develop cutting edge items for tradeshows and direct mail campaigns.
Created custom infographics and illustrations for a wide range of industries.
Experienced in developing multi-faceted events and campaigns including the planning and creation of interactive apps, presentations, email templates, and printed materials.