As the Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer for the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts, and previously the College of Arts and Sciences, I have over 10 years of experience that span the spectrum of design and production, problem-solving on a daily basis, collaborating with a variety of internal and external teams and clients, managing employees of varying skill levels, and more. I have developed and overseen college-level branding guidelines and worked with fellow directors, team leads, and faculty and staff across campus. I do my best to analyze, communicate, and interpret high level strategy for audiences that range from young adults to seniors. I always have my hands in both short-term and long-term projects and proficiently manage large-scale complex work alongside numerous daily tasks.
Some areas of expertise include:
Print: Posters, brochures, newsletters, booklets, magazines, promotional materials, logos, photography editing, illustrations, billboards, etc.,
Web: UI/UX design, graphics guidelines, e-newsletters, and media for social platforms.
Environmental Graphics: From measuring to design to overseeing production and install, I'm well versed in coordinating with multiple teams and vendors to build a visual identity in large scale ways that compliment the surrounding architecture and space with meaning and purpose.
Static and Interactive Displays: Designed and branded user interfaces and directed the implementation of the user experience for large touch screen displays.
Motion Graphics: Working with motion graphic artists to create bumpers for videos, College/UK branding of media, animations, illustrations, and basic skills in Premiere Pro and After Effects.