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

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.

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