Resume

I am a versatile, creative professional with experience managing all phases of the visual design process, from strategy to execution. I am an effective collaborator and communicator who excels at working independently and in a team environment.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite 
Highly skilled in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver

Proficient in Adobe After Effects

Microsoft Windows
Highly skilled in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Digital
Highly skilled in HTML, CSS, and designing for social media, email and websites

Knowledgeable in design accessibility guidelines

Pre-press
Highly skilled in preparing projects for print, and knowledgeable of all aspects of print production 

Operating Systems
Very experienced working in both a Windows and macOS environment

EDUCATION

University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
B.J. Photojournalism

References available upon request.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic Design Specialist
Assistant Vice President
Stifel
2016 – 2023
St. Louis, Missouri

  • Clearly defined and expanded corporate brand guidelines and created brand guidelines for affiliates and new acquisitions to improve brand consistency across print and digital platforms and among

  • Created graphics, charts, and other visual assets for use in presentations and initiated, researched, and utilized a program to create interactive charts for digital use

  • Improved advisor websites and increased department efficiency by working with a third-party web design platform to create templates that would ensure responsiveness, meet web accessibility guidelines, and automate repetitive tasks while still allowing for custom coding

  • Increased efficiency within the department and improved brand consistency by creating standardized templates for corporate presentations, social media, and print items

  • Worked with high-level executives, UX/UI designers, and developers to improve the design and user experience on Stifel’s wealth management app and ensure design consistency on all related marketing materials

  • Mentored junior designers and new hires to ensure all creative output met brand standards and objectives

  • Led monthly design meetings to review current materials as a team, discuss design challenges and solutions, and ensure brand consistency

  • Led monthly “Deep Dives” within the department to teach advanced design skills such as creating charts, design accessibility guidelines, basic HTML coding, and print production

Graphic Designer
Stifel
2007 – 2016
St. Louis, Missouri

  • Provided marketing materials for more than 2,300 financial advisors across 400 offices, including ads, brochures, emails, websites, presentations, social media, invites, banners, and more

  • Collaborated with new branches and groups to design materials that provide a unique identity while remaining consistent with corporate brand guidelines

  • Coordinated photographers and directed photo shoots for executive portraits, and other company events 

Graphic Designer
Freelance Design/Production
1999 – 2003
St. Louis, Missouri

  • Worked routinely with clients, such as Webster University, The St. Louis Business Journal, Nine PBS, and Explore St. Louis, to design a variety of materials from concept to final deliverable

Assistant Creative Director
Nashville Life and Business Nashville magazines
1998 – 1999
Nashville, Tennessee