●  B.A. Business Marketing, Strayer University ▪ Alexandria, VA ▪ 2009
●  A.A. Communication Design, Northern Virginia Community College ▪ Alexandria, VA ▪ 1994
●  Adrian High School ▪ Adrian, TX ▪ 1983

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Graphic Artist                                  March 2008 – March 2010                   Lubbock, TX
Scarborough Specialties​

● Created designs for a wide range of promotional products, screen print and embroidery
●  Used skills in print, logo design, photo manipulation, original art, typography, art re-creation
●  Website maintenance
●  Designed logo, promotional items and awards for the initial launch of the program, as a core member of the motivational team
●  Assisted sales staff through design recommendations during client meetings
●  Researched eventualities to ensure successful achievement

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​Creative Director                          November 2004 – March 2008          Lubbock, TX
Botika Candles
● Conducted market research and initiated new product where deemed feasible
● Promoted conceptual understanding of  the company vision and shared picture of success
● Designed labels for wholesale, fundraising and private label candles
● Reviewed marketing opportunities for wholesale and fundraising departments
● Created ad layouts for magazines and internet application
● Designed cards, brochures and flyers for print
● Supervised photography shoots and performed as lead photographer when needed
● Maintained website
● Coordinated with sales staff and clients to produce a range of designs for the client’s consideration
● Acquired bids for pricing and perform pre-print proofing and quality inspections
● Maintained, installed and networked all office equipment
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Installed Sales Manager            November 2001 – September 2004    Lubbock TX

​Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
● Maintained the order management system including work order logs and returned merchandise logs
● Coordinated installed sales projects
● Gave customer service and satisfaction through communication with customers, vendors, and installers and provided a  

    professional environment
● Trained associates

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​Editor in Chief             June 1999 – January 2002                       Lubbock, TX
Caprock Chronicle

​● Created layout, design and articles for paper
● Coordinated with writers

Creative Director                          February 1997 –  June 1999                   Lubbock, TX
R Richard Communications
● Performed graphic design for print, newspaper, magazine, television and web application
● Participated in sales and training video projects on location for major companies
 

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American Advertising Federation of Lubbock, Silver Addy Award 1998

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●  Frenship Middle School, PTA Art Reflections, Committee Chair 1998-2000
●  Family Counseling Services, Board Member 2000 – 2002    
●  Wester Elementary School, Partners in Education 2002 –2005
●  South Plains Tech Prep, 2004 – 2008
●  Liberty Learning Center, Guest Mentor 2011

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● Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
● Extensive computer experience
● Experience with vendor partnerships