As the Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer for the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college on campus, I have over 5 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 grandma and grandpa. I always have my hands in both short-term and long-term projects and proficiently manage large complex work alongside numerous daily tasks.
Some areas of expertise include:
Print: Posters, brochures, newsletters, booklets, magazines, folders, t-shirts, promotional materials, flyers, logos, photography editing, illustrations, logos, etc.,
Web: Site design, graphics guidelines, e-newsletters, branded email, electronic adverts, apps, iconography, etc.,
Interior Space 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: Design and brand user interfaces and direct 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, titles and credits, iconography and font design, illustrations, etc.