Experience
2007–Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-Employed
- Partner with various companies for logo development, branding consultations, editorial design, presentation design, poster design, and more
- Past clients include Churchill Downs, Inc., Lullafeed, Northwestern Mutual, Virginia Tech, BoldagePACE, Concerto Renal Services, and Timeslip Theatre
2023–2026
Director of Communications and Marketing
- Partnered with executive leadership to craft announcements for organizational initiatives
- Developed and executed multi-channel communication strategies
- Led the redesign of Citadel, Pavilion, and Omnia websites to reflect updated brand standards and improve clarity for prospective residents and employees
- Managed 20+ social media accounts across facilities, providing writing support for local leadership teams
- Coordinated with facility leadership team to ensure marketing material needs were met and standardized across brand
- Conceptualized the structure and design of company intranet, including training support documents for all staff
- Oversaw internal messaging to 5,000+ employees, ensuring consistency across newsletters, digital collateral, and intranet content
- Coordinated with print and promotional vendors to deliver high-quality branded collateral to over 30 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers
- Led a company-wide reputation initiative, resulting in a 60% average increase in online reviews and a measurable improvement in star ratings
2023–2026
Learning and Development Graphic Designer
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care / AccentCare
- Responsible for the design, development and deployment of all print and virtual based training content to 10,000+ employees
- Analyzed text-based content provided from key stakeholders, including VPs, C-suite, and L&D leadership, to create visually engaging deliverables including Powerpoint presentations, printable quick reference guides, training manuals, calendar-basedtraining plans, and infographics for optimal learner engagement and retention
- Primary owner of company-facing L&D department SharePoint site which houses all training content (1,000+ assets) including page design, permission management, file organization, as well as led efforts to develop best practices for other departments to utilize when building out their SharePoint site
- Conceptualized a state-of-the-art interactive nursing resource on medical best practices and company standards that clinicians could access in real-time for re-education needs at the bedside
2016-2018
Lead Designer & Production Manager
TOPS Louisville
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Led design and editorial production of a 160+ page monthly magazine, overseeing layout, content flow, and key deadlines
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Prepared camera-ready files and coordinated with printers and distributors to ensure timely delivery of publication
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Collaborated with editor, advertisers, photographers, and writers to develop engaging editorial content
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Implemented new workflows and organizational systems, increasing team efficiency and publication accuracy
2011–2016
Lead Designer & Production Manager
Blue Equity Publishing
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Led design and editorial production of the following publications: The Voice-Tribune (weekly), The Voice of Louisville (quarterly), Modern Louisville (bi-monthly)
- Prepared camera-ready files and coordinated with printers and distributors to ensure timely delivery of each publication
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Collaborated with editors, advertisers, photographers, and writers to develop engaging editorial content
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Implemented workflows, set deadlines, and created organizational systems, increasing team efficiency and publication accuracy