April 2017 - March 2020

Poker dealer at Jack Casino, Cincinnati, OH.

• Handled financial transactions for various casino poker games.
• Engaged positively with guests, assisting and informing interested parties.
• Maintained professionalism even with challenging guests.

April 2016 - March 2017

Graphic Designer for Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, NV.

• Illustrated and designed graphics and layouts for print and online.
• Contributed creative solutions for major corporate branding and redesign.
• Developed visual presentations for enterprise projects following style.
Solved visual problems for print and online products.

July 2015 - April 2016

Senior Graphic Designer for Gatehouse Media, Austin, TX.

• Successfully integrated style guides into template use, increasing productivity.
• Implemented filters within department email to streamline shared workflow.
• Served as editor and creative point for junior and senior design staff, providing insight for increased creativity and accurate reporting.
• Tracked and completed multiple tasks ranging from daily design updates to nationally-scaled design projects.
• Created future goals to continue improvement of collaboration.

August 2013 - April 2014

Digital Designer for Protective Life Insurance, Cincinnati, OH.

• Develop and create email marketing templates. Research and implement digital solutions using traditional means as well as new technologies. (HTML5, CSS, jQuery, mobile, augmented reality).
• Work closely with project managers, team members and print designers. Present ideas and innovations at meetings.
• Use analytics and tracking software to support design decisions.

July 2012 - September 2013

Freelance Web Designer for Batesville Interactive, Cincinnati, OH.

• Design, layout and code websites for the independent funeral home industry.
• Develop mockups and prototypes for client review.
• Update, maintain and troubleshoot client websites.
• Collaborate with developers, manager and other internal and external team members.
• Implement designs using HTML, jQuery and Flash ensuring cross-browser compatibility.

April 2013 - June 2013

Web Developer for Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, OH.

• Create and maintain web content, images and design consistent with the Bancorp's Brand and Internet standards.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of information in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Design graphics and write web-based codes using HTML, CSS and jQuery.
• Communicate with managers, contractors and team members to produce and revise code appropriate for viewing on mobile, tablet and desktop platforms.

January 2012 - April 2012

Freelance Concept Artist for Graff Designs, Cincinnati, OH.

• Concept, Sketch and Design environmental signage.
• Realize client concepts into workable scale drawings.
• Update and revise sketches from previous concepts for client reviews.
• Build design concepts into branded presentations.

June 2010 - November 2011

Full time Senior Designer at Artizan Web Services, Phoenix, AZ.

• Design, layout and code website templates for the insurance industry.
• Maintain and troubleshoot client websites per requests.
• Build print marketing and branding materials.
• Advise and mentor junior designer and supporting staff.
• Develop and implement mobile solutions.

July 2005 - March 2010

Full time Graphic Artist at The East Valley Tribune newspaper, Phoenix, AZ.

• Communicate with editors, reporters, photographers and advertisers in order to illustrate and design orignal section covers and advertisements; create graphics; generate charts and maps for news items; attend news meetings.
• Develop multi-platform visual presentations and promotional banners for print and online for editorial and advertising departments.

December 2002 - June 2005

Full time Graphic Artist at The Fresno Bee daily newspaper, Fresno, CA.

• Design, layout and illustrate section covers.
• Create graphics, charts and maps for news items.
• Attend news meetings.

Freelance: 1993 - present

Illustration and design for regional, local and international magazines.

Internship: June 2001 - August 2001

Full time Graphic Artist at The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH.

• Illustrations, locator maps, charts, graphs, section layouts.

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