ABOUT
I'm an award-winning graphic designer with more than 25 years of experience in the design industry. With an eye for balance and creativity, I love designing everything from newspapers and international magazines to branding packages.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Adobe Creative Suite
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• Microsoft Office
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• Canva
• Communication
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• Organization
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• Flexible & Adaptable Multi-tasker
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• Quick Learner
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• Strong Work Ethic
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• Creative Problem Solving
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• Positive Attitude
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• Self-Motivated
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• Teamwork
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• Deadline, Detail and Goal-Oriented
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023 - 2024
Publication Designer
N2 Publishing (National Magazine Publisher)
Wilmington, North Carolina (Remote)
2006 - Present
Lead Graphic Designer
Gibson Media, LLC (Media Agency)
Lubbock, Texas (Remote)
2022 - 2023
Designer / Editor
Paxton Media Group (Newspaper Publisher)
St. Joseph, Michigan (Remote)
2018 - 2022
Designer / Editor
Gannett, Inc. (Newspaper Publisher)
Tysons, Virginia (Remote)
2011 - 2018
Design Director
Hixson Media LLC (Magazine Publisher & Design Agency)
Lubbock, TX (Remote)
EDUCATION
2023 - in progress
New York Institute of Art & Design
Certificate
NYC - Online
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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2nd Place Color Advertising Award / NM Press Association
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3rd Place B&W Advertising Award / NM Press Association
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1st Place House Ads Award / NM Press Association