Rio Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Graphic Designer

January 2024-Present

Responsibilities include:

• Consulted with CMO and marketing team to produce graphics in alignment with evolving brand standards.

• Worked with marketing team and 3 agencies to ensure all marketing collateral aligns with brand standards.

• Designed, refreshed, and developed branding for multiple brands within the property, including Lapa Lounge and The Wine Cellar.

Programs used:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Premier Pro

• Adobe AfterEffects

• Adobe Journey Optimizer

• Monday.com

• Poppolo

• Microsoft Suite

Golden Entertainment

Las Vegas, NV

Graphic Designer

November 2023-January 2024

Responsibilities include:

• Intake and execute design tasks for over a dozen different properties, keeping their brand standards in mind.

• Utilized Workamajig to receive design tickets and communicate with other teams and properties.

• Collaborate with other designers to ensure efficient workflow.

• Self-managed daily workload with oversight from creative director.

Programs used:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Premier Pro

• Adobe AfterEffects

• Workamajig

• Microsoft Suite

JKD Brands

Anchorage, AK

Manager of Graphic Design & Production

June 2021-July 2023

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee the design department, managing four designers and one design supervisor.

• Maintaining and distributing relevant FDA, AIHP, & AMCO packaging and labeling guidelines.

• Collaborate with upper management to address HR issues and align employee behavior with the organization's values.

• Efficiently handle project management, assigning and monitoring daily and long-term projects.

• Successfully implemented social media plans, resulting in a 3x growth in followers and interaction.

• Work closely with owners and overseas vendors to develop custom packaging, including die lines, mechanicals, designs, and manufacturer instructions.

• Conduct customer meetings to assess design project requirements and assign projects to designers accordingly.

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance design team processes.

• Write & deliver annual performance evaluations to team members.

• Navigate supply chain issues and source custom promotional items.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current AMCO (Alcohol Marijuana Control Office- local government regulating cannabis licensees) regulations to offer packaging regulatory guidance for customers.

• Manage ordering of labels and supplies, negotiate pricing with vendors, identify new competitive vendors, and track custom item orders from multiple sources.

• Design and execute training and onboarding procedures for new design department employees.

• Organize and lead weekly departmental meetings, providing input from the design team and addressing upcoming deadlines and concerns.

• Lead weekly meetings to discuss project management and explore new opportunities.

• Compiled and presented proposals to benefit long-term company and department goals.

Programs used:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Premier Pro

•Figma

•QuickBooks

• Microsoft Suite

Feather Falls Casino

Oroville, CA

Graphic Artist

March 2020-May 2021

Responsibilities include:

• Creating custom product packaging, vehicle wraps, and posterboards

• Working with local publishing companies to ensure final products are effective

• Analysis of promotions and events

• Constant updates and monitoring of website

• Working with the entire marketing team, brainstorming new ideas for events and promotions

• Supervision and guidance for marketing generalist

• Working independently and being self-motivated

• Taking initiative and researching new advertising techniques

• Occasional product and location photography

• Working with Social Media Coordinator to create a cohesive and visually engaging social media impact

Programs used:

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Bridge

• Adobe Acrobat DC

• CorelDRAW

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook

The Printed Image

Chico, CA

Office & Sales Assistant

May 2019-March 2020

Responsibilities include:

• Daily invoicing of completed orders, including dispersing digital and paper invoices to customers to alert them of order completion

• Organization and purging of customer files

• Entering orders and customer communication to ensure orders are correct

• Knowledge of current clothing and promotional catalog options for customer inquiries

• Calculating customer prices on wholesale goods

Programs used:

• Ensemble Suite

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

Mountain Circle Family Services

Chico, CA

Marketing Specialist

May 2018-March 2019

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying weaknesses in marketing strategy in order to strengthen them

• Marketing and outreach to local entities and other non-profits for collaboration and community support

• Refreshing the brand identity for MCFS, as well as events Running with The Bears and Bear Growl Grave Grinder

• Maintaining and updating 3 separate websites as well as 12 social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for MCFS, BGGG & RWTB)

• Attending expositions and marketing events on behalf of MCFS and related organizations

Programs used:

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word

• Google Suites

• Canva

• Adobe Creative Suite

For more details and specifics regarding my work history, please visit me (and feel free to connect) on LinkedIn.