work experience
Communications/Marketing Associate
Houston Christian High School, Houston TX, – Sept. 2022 – present
Graphic Designer and Multimedia Associate
Incarnate Word Academy, Houston TX, – Oct. 2021 – Sept. 2022
Visual Media Specialist
Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai, China – 2012 – 2021
Graphic Designer/Instructor
Taejon Christian International School, Daejeon, South Korea – 1998 – 2012
duties included
•Conceptualized and executed visually appealing designs for print collateral, including brochures, flyers and promotional materials, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.
•Developed and implemented creative concepts for digital media, producing engaging graphics for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and online advertisements.
•Coordinated and conducted photo/video shoots, managing all aspects from planning and directing to post-production editing, resulting in high-quality visual assets for marketing materials.
•Managed end-to-end print production processes, from file preparation to liaison with printers, ensuring the highest standards of print quality.
•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate project requirements into visually compelling designs that aligned with business objectives.
•Presented and explained design concepts to clients and team members, incorporating feedback and revisions for optimal results.
•Developed and designed infographics and data visualizations to simplify complex information for various audiences.
•Contributed to the development and execution of branding strategies, ensuring visual consistency across all communication channels.
education
East Carolina University – School of Design, Greenville, NC – 1994-1997
• BA Communication Arts – a graphic design concentration
North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC – 1985-1989
• BS Biological Sciences
skills
Adobe Creative Suite
• InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat, Dreamweaver
Web Publishing Software
• WordPress
• FinalSite
Email Marking Tools
• Constant Contact
• Mailchimp
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Videography/Video Editing
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Premiere
Photography
• DSLR
• 7+ Lenses
• Portraits, sports events, concerts, classroom activities, campus facilities
• Post-processing
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Applications
references
Katie Gassett
Director of Communications and Marketing
Houston Christian High School
kgassett@houstonchristian.org
Andrea Schuitman
Director, Business Development & Marketing
University of Michigan
aschuit@umich.edu