Experience
Mar 2020-Present
J Sayles Design Co
Graphic Design Assistant
• Work with design projects from start to finish in broad range of project types from branding to packaging to web design
• Communicate with clients and ensure the project is completed to their satisfaction
• Meet with and present work to clients
• Communicate with printers to ensure all files are properly formatted and proofed
• Maintain a well organized filing system and update older files that don’t meet up with organization standards
• Assorted personal assistant duties
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
and Mass Communication
Drake University
2015-2019
• Advertising Major
• Graphic Design Minor
Aug 2017-May 2019
DU AdVantage
Creative Director
• Managed, edited and approved all client copy and design work
• Worked with copy and design teams to brainstorm solutions based on creative brief and data collected
• Established campaign tone
• Worked with accounts team to meet clients’ demands
Feb 2019-May 2019
United Way of Central Iowa
Graphic Designer
• Designed visuals for United Way’s We Are United campaign adhering to United Way’s brand guidelines
• Planned and executed the creation of photo and video assets
• Assisted in campaign research
• Maintained contact with the Chief Strategic Communications Officer throughout the process
Sep 2018-Dec 2018
Urban Plains
Art Director
• Handled front-end development of the website
• Developed graphics to accompany stories written by reporters
• Created infographics to accentuate stories
• Edited photographs for stories using Photoshop
• Produced promotional materials for print mediums