PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Charter Communications / Sales Representative

September 2023 - present, Columbus, OH

• Consistently exceeded sales targets in a competitive market, surpassing goals by over 24% in Feb 2024.

• Achieved highest mobile sales with a 57% attachment rate in March 2024 in the Columbus office.

• Managed and contacted over 500 monthly leads across residential markets, ensuring high engagement

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Zaner-Bloser / Design Manager

September 2022 – April 2023, Columbus, OH

• Defined program vision, goals, and timeline with stakeholders, enhancing project clarity and direction.

• Clarified strategy and scope for design team through creative briefs, aligning expectations and outcomes.

• Managed creative process for supplemental education products, from new designs to minor revisions.

• Cultivated strategic vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality production outcomes throughout project lifecycle.

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Cardinal Health / Package graphic designer_contract

August 2021– May 2022,  Dublin, OH

• Developed design concepts for rebranding medical products, enhancing visual appeal and market presence.

• Collaborated with business partners to maintain production schedules, ensuring compliance with branding and regulatory guidelines.

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Bath & Body Works / Brand Researcher_contract

September 2021 – April 2022, Reynoldsburg, OH

• Conducted brand research and analysis on luxury brands, identifying market trends and growth areas.

• Mapped competitive landscape and brand evolution, providing insights on acquisitions and divestitures.

• Presented findings with infographic narratives to management, enhancing strategic decision-making.

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Big Lots Stores / Senior Designer

April 2013 – April 2021, Columbus, OH

• Executed creative campaigns for Broyhill and Real Living, elevating brands to multi-million dollar status.

• Managed production development for SoundBody health products, ensuring high-quality output.Developed concepts for Fresh Finds food category, driving successful product launches.

• Led creative initiatives for seasonal collections, enhancing brand visibility.

• Collaborated with teams to build brand guidelines, ensuring consistent vendor execution.

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Big Lots Stores / Package Designer_contract

November 2012 – April 2013, Columbus, OH

• Designed consistent packaging for Fresh Finds products, increasing brand recognition and sales.

• Developed production files for various product lines, optimizing packaging workflows.

• Improved design efficiency, reducing production times and increasing output.

McGraw-Hill Education / Senior Designer

May 1994 – February 2012, Columbus, OH

• Designed K-12 educational products for print and digital, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.

• Directed vendor teams, optimizing production timelines and managing budgets effectively.

• Conducted focus group research, refining curriculum content and boosting customer retention.

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Columbus College of Art & Design  / Adjunct Instructor

September 1996– May 1998, Columbus, OH

• Instructed intermediate Adobe Photoshop evening courses for professionals, enhancing their skills.

• Developed course materials that improved student proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.

• Collaborated with students to address individual learning needs and achieve measurable progress.

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Pearson / Associate Designer

April 1991 – May 1994, Columbus, OH

• Designed textbook covers and layouts, enhancing visual appeal and readability, boosting user engagement.

• Coordinated freelance contributors, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence, improving project efficiency.

• Implemented creative solutions, increasing market competitiveness and driving measurable sales growth.