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
  • Led design and editorial production of a 160+ page monthly magazine, overseeing layout, content flow, and key deadlines

  • Prepared camera-ready files and coordinated with printers and distributors to ensure timely delivery of publication

  • Collaborated with editor, advertisers, photographers, and writers to develop engaging editorial content

  • Implemented new workflows and organizational systems, increasing team efficiency and publication accuracy

2011–2016

Lead Designer & Production Manager

Blue Equity Publishing
  • 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
  • Collaborated with editors, advertisers, photographers, and writers to develop engaging editorial content

  • Implemented workflows, set deadlines, and created organizational systems, increasing team efficiency and publication accuracy