EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nicole Nickel Design
July 2018 - Present
• Working in a freelance setting designing for B2B and B2C businesses
• Creating print and digital designs such as branding, apparel, package design, marketing collateral, advertisements, publications, social media posts, presentations/proposals, booth/event design, and custom illustrations
Managing Editor and Director of Art and Design at Fox & Nug
June 2014 - June 2018
• Organized and curated articles, photography, and illustrations for quarterly publication
• Designed publications and prepared files for offset printing
• Worked remotely in an agency setting, managing clients and creating branding, packaging, website designs, event/booth designs, illustrations, presentations, and print/digital advertisements
Regional Graphic Designer at Whole Foods Market
November 2016 - June 2018
• Worked within the Southwest marketing team to develop and deploy relevant in-store marketing pieces at the request of regional department coordinators
• Worked with global creative team to ensure brand standards are maintained in regionally created marketing communications
• Managed multiple projects from start to finish within production deadlines and budget constraints
• Participated in and created materials for new store openings
Graphic Artist & Signmaker at Whole Foods Market
June 2015 - November 2016
• Created graphics for promotions, store literature, marketing events, and signage in a self-driven roll
• Illustrated chalkboards for display in departments
• Worked with Team Leaders and Store Team Leaders to appropriately sign promotions and merchandise within regional graphic guidelines
• Maintained and produced price signage for all departments while adhering to brand standards
Graphic Designer at Envision Creative Group
May 2013 - May 2015
• Managed multiple clients in an agency setting designing branding, packaging, publications, marketing collateral, and websites
• Collaborated with in-house marketing department to create digital design assets and social media campaigns
Graphic Design Intern at Gulfstream Aerospace
June 2012-September 2012
• Designed within a corporate setting creating promotional material including holiday cards, t-shirts, gift boxes, and calendars
• Worked with remote printers to execute designs including foils, embossing, and specialty papers
SOFTWARE
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Word
Powerpoint
Excel
Dropbox
Google Suite
EDUCATION
Undergraduate BFA, Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA
2009-2013
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Doula Training International
2017
HONORS & AWARDS
• Bronze Local Addy Award in Package Design | 2016
• Package Design Magazine’s Makeover Challenge | 2014
• Gold Local Addy Award in Print Design | 2013
• Three Bronze Local Addy Awards in Print Design | 2013
• SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship | 2009-2013
• SCAD Portfolio Honors Scholarship | 2009-2013
• Semifinalist in The Adobe Design Achievement Awards: Print Communications | 2011
• SCAD Congressional Art Awards Scholarship | 2009
PRO BONO DESIGN
Giving Austin Labor Support
Austin Wildlife Rescue
Posada Esperanza
Natchitoches Hope for Paws