Resume
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
BISSELL HOMECARE
(Walker, Michigan)
Product Graphic Design Specialist
February 2021 - October 2022
Created & maintained Product Graphic 6-Views. Developed conceptual graphic treatments & renderings. Developed Bissell on-product Brand Language & Guideline Standards. Created on-product iconography.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Benton Harbor, Michigan)
Associate Designer
March 2019 - April 2020
Created Stylemaster documents for on-product graphics. Communicated and worked with engineers, marketing and designers from multiple countries to plan out, refine, and execute production graphics. Created conceptual directions for product graphics. Refined and organized Brand Language guidelines for Whirlpool family of brands.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS SIGN CO.
(Stevensville, Michigan)
Art Director, Project Manager & Graphic Designer
October 2013 - November 2018
Coordinated and produced all artwork for company - working directly with clients to fulfill their needs. Created all-new artwork for existing brands. Worked with licensors to get legal approvals and trademarks on new designs. Prepared all files for production, printing, and CNC cutting. Designed exhibition spaces for yearly Symposium conferences.
PIGGOTT’S FARM MARKET
(Benton Harbor, Michigan)
Freelance Designer
May 2009 - November 2013
Created brand identity for company including a tri-fold brochure, signage, and a cohesive labeling system for over 40 jams and jellies offered. Developed designs from concept to final print. Coordinated printing to reduce cost & minimize waste.
June 2004-November 2013
Cashiered, assisted customers with product knowledge and usage, and assembled & maintained displays.
WMU DESIGN CENTER
(Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Graphic Design Intern
September 2008 - May 2009
Co-designed new identity for the Western Michigan University School of Music as well as promotional materials for the ABA (Association for Behavioral Analysis) in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
EDUCATION
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Gwen Frostic School of Art
(Kalamazoo, Michigan) • 2006 – 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE
(Benton Harbor, Michigan) • 2004 – 2006
Associates in Graphic Design - High Honors
COUNTRYSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL
(Benton Harbor, Michigan) • 2000 – 2004
High School Degree – Valedictorian
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
On-Product Design & Packaging
Brand Identity & Brand Language Development
Typography & Print Design
Display & Exhibition Design
Location & Directional Signage
Traditional and Digital Photography
Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
Windchill & Microsoft Office Suite
Mac OS & Microsoft Windows
