Experience

M&M Printing

Jan. 2025-Present

Graphic Designer & Prepress Production Artist

I ensure that artwork is properly prepared for print production. I meticulously review artwork for errors, optimize layouts, and troubleshoot technical issues to maintain a high-quality output. Collaborating closely with designers and production teams, I bridge the gap between concept and execution, ensuring projects meet all necessary specifications. I also manage and organize artwork files while overseeing proofing to guarantee accuracy before final production. My attention to detail and problem-solving skills help deliver polished, professional results.

The Tile Shop

Jan. 2022-June 2024

Visual Merchandising & Graphic Design Specialist

Demonstrated design skills with a collaborative and professional approach, playing a key role in managing complex showroom visual merchandising projects from concept to production. Represented company objectives effectively with print vendors and excelled in diverse projects including retail displays, in-store signage, direct mailers, print ads, digital ads, packaging inserts, and training documentation. Strived in cross-functional collaboration and independent work while meeting tight deadlines.

Insignia Systems

Oct. 2018-Dec. 2021

Graphic Designer

Managed a high volume of projects from initial design to production for major brands like P&G, Manscaped, General Mills, Nestle, and Kimberly Clark. Effectively executed work spanning various retail and online tactics including display, signage, on-pack, and mobile. Excelled at producing ideas independently and collaboratively, managing projects, participating in client calls, and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Sanford Health

Jan. 2017-May 2018

Graphic Designer

Designed and created a wide range of web and print materials including ads, banners, brochures, posters, GIFs, billboards, and photo alterations for both national and international campaigns.

Daktronics

May 2015-Dec. 2016

Graphic Designer

Contributed to the creation of infographics, brochures, product spec sheets, and various web materials. Additionally, managed photo editing, directed photoshoots, and designed various materials for our in-house events.

Brookings Health

May 2016-Aug. 2016

Graphic Design Intern

Organized and managed daily LCD screen information and monthly mailers. Edited and directed photoshoots. Coordinated printing and cost estimates for numerous projects.

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

    • InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Lightroom, Premier Pro, After Affects, Express, Dimension

  • Prepress Print Production

  • Commercial Print Management

  • Photography and Studio Knowledge

  • Solidworks 3D CAD and Figma Training

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Dec. 2016

Graphic Design

South Dakota State University