Resume

Jarvis Signs. Madison, TN.
2023 – Present, Environmental Graphic Designer – Team Leader

• Creating complete wayfinding, programming, design concepts, and fabrication of signage packages to meet the needs and budgets of clients.
• Often functioning as a project manager by communicating directly with clients, determining estimates, coordinating installations, and overseeing manufacturing.
• Providing guidance and support to team members on daily tasks, projects, and initiatives.
• Monitoring workflow within the department to optimize team members skills and resources.
• Implementing new technologies into existing systems based on industry best practices.

https://www.jarvissigns.com/profile

Signcraft USA. Nashville, TN.
2012 – 2023, Environmental Graphic Designer

• Balanced concurrent time-sensitive projects and collaborating with colleagues to meet or exceed expectations and deadlines.
• Researched new materials and fabrication methods.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions with the design team on new ideas or approaches.
• Developed creative sign packages in alignment with the client’s requirements and brand vision.
• Created shop drawings that effectively communicated complex fabrication methods and ideas.

www.signcraftusa.com

Plaza Artist Materials. Nashville, TN.
2009 – 2012, Assistant Manager

• While my primary role was sales associate, additional responsibilities consisted of opening and closing duties (key-holder), lead picture framing designer, and classroom coordinator.
• Helped oversee the daily operations of the store.
• Coordinated and prepared for daily art clubs, demonstrations, and classes.
• Calculated and entered end of day cash and credit sales into accounting software.

Spartan Products. Memphis, TN.
2007 – 2009, Senior Graphic Artist

• Designed and produced all artwork and designs for custom silkscreened products.
  
• Assisted customers with branding and marketing for one of a kind products.
• I Worked quickly and efficiently with a production team in a fast-paced environment.

The Southern Graphics Council. Oxford, MS.

2004, Printmaking Internship

• Archived artwork and information into a virtual database.
  www.southerngraphics.org

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Printmaking and Graphic Design.
University of Mississippi. Oxford, Ms.
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/art/

Computer Skills

Proficient in: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Canva, Onyx
Experience in: Quickbooks, Power Point, InDesign, AutoCAD, Dreamweaver and Sketch Up

Additional Achievements

Volunteer with the Marketing Team at Friends of MACC (Metro Animal Care and Control)

Freelance Graphic Designer

Ricoh flatbed printer operating experience

Artwork Publications: The Yalobusha Review, Hyperbole Literary and Art Journal, and The Art of Caring

Student Art Association, University of Mississippi

Southern Graphics Council

Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity