My Experience
2019 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer
Metropolitan Utilities District
Omaha, NE
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Developed and introduced M.U.D.’s new brand and brand strategy, guiding the creative direction for visuals and messaging.
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Produced a comprehensive set of brand guidelines to ensure consistent use across all channels.
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Mentored a creative team, providing feedback, vision, and support to elevate design quality while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
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Developed marketing campaigns that aligned with business goals and audience insights, ensuring we hit the mark every time.
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Collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure visual storytelling aligned with strategic goals.
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Managed multiple design projects at once, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
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Presented creative concepts to senior leaders and other stakeholders to gain their buy in to the creative direction.
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Stayed current on design trends and new technologies, ensuring our visuals always felt fresh, competitive, and in line with the latest industry best practices.
2018 - 2019
Graphic Designer
HDR, Inc.
Omaha, NE
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Crafted compelling and visually striking design materials for project proposals, presentations and marketing collateral, consistently contributing to HDR’s success in securing high-value contracts and projects.
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Developed branding and materials for large-scale corporate conferences, reinforcing the company’s identity, creativity and professionalism.
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Collaborated with clients and vendors worldwide, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
2014 - 2018
Graphic Designer
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
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Created a wide range of design materials, including advertisements, apparel, newsletters, billboards, bus benches, vehicle graphics, and presentations.
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Maintained meticulous project documentation, ensuring transparency and organized project management.
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Regularly met with vendors to discuss project parameters and budget, fostering positive and efficient working relationships.
My Skill Set
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Blender
Print Design
UI Design
Brand Design & Management
Art Direction
Sketching & Illustration
Project Management
Writing & Editing
My Education
2016 - 2018
University of Nebraska
at Omaha
Master of Arts
Omaha, NE
Communication
2010 - 2014
University of Nebraska
at Omaha
Bachelor of Science
Omaha, NE
Communication; Graphic Design, Advertising & Public Relations