Creative Director | SchoolPride Ltd.
7+ Years: 2019 - Present (Mid-Level Designer from 2017-2019)

Columbus, OH

standard tasks

• allocate projects based on designer skillset, time, and current workload

• approve timesheets for design team

• oversee quality and quantity of work done for clients

• design high level facility graphics, helmet decals, and internal assets

• effectively communicate material changes, production complications, and project manager requests to the team

• design internal materials such as flyers, signs, email templates, and website assets as requested

• conduct annual employee reviews

• work closely with the lead project manager and operations manager to streamline and improve output

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as-needed tasks

• photograph and retouch product photos​ and employee headshots

• uphold and maintain internal brand

• small website maintenance 

• organize and restructure outdated files folders

• rebrand flyers, internal materials, business cards, etc.

• design trade show booth exhibits

• deliver Google Ad photos to Controller

• create branded videos and animations as needed

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new implementations and additional projects

• added new labels and structures to proof boxes

• assisted in implementation of separate decal and update queues

• created helmet library database for reference

• designed color conversion palettes for various product types to push consistency

• spearheaded design team merger (merging facility graphics, decals, and updates into one team)

• implemented disclaimers on proofs, stock items for printing, and new file structure

• introduced use of ai scripts, actions, color conversion, email templates for project managers, and payment email filters to project management team

• created file directory to reference any and all internal items needed on server

• designed a hardware guide for new design team

• corrected and cleaned up multiple symbols files and design assets

• ​re-structured pricing guide for ease of use among project management team

• implemented design reports - mistakes and overall quantity of jobs

• created overview of second look mistakes

• ​lead full-scale company rebrand in 2021

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employee wellness initiatives

• Design of the Week: a group activity where we vote on a favorite design. This includes the entire building to better build relationships throughout each team. 

• Company Lunches: Order food from various restaurants when asked by owner

• Picnic Table: proposed an outdoor seating area for employees to enjoy lunch

• Holiday Party: spearhead holiday party every year by planning games, food, decorations, gifts, etc.