CONTACT
EDUCATION
BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2015
Graphic Design, Digital Media
SOFTWARE & PLATFORM PROFICIENCIES
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Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, AfterEffects, Acrobat, Audition
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Canva
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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WordPress, Wix
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SecondStreet and Audience Online Contesting Platforms
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Campaigner Email Marketing Platform
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Text Groove Mobile Engagement Platform
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Jacapps Mobile Apps Platform
OTHER STRENGTHS
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Print and Web Design
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Writing, Copyediting
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DSLR Photo, Video
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HTML, CSS
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Engagement Analytics
EXPERIENCE
DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
Des Moines Radio/Media Group | Des Moines, IA | 2018-Present
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Design brand-compliant print and digital advertisements, online contesting and promotional graphics, logos, and event and branding signage across nine radio stations.
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Design employee business cards and identification badges, internal signage, and vehicle wraps.
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Manage 10 websites by designing, curating, and writing web content and online contesting.
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Manage four mobile apps, four text clubs, 10 email newsletters, nine Facebook pages, and study engagement analytics and monthly growth for all platforms, along with 10 websites.
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Design email templates and write weekly email newsletters that engage with audiences.
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Photograph and film and edit video of interactive radio events and local concerts to develop promotional content that enhances brand visibility and audience engagement.
PROMOTIONS + DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Des Moines Radio/Media Group | Des Moines, IA | 2015-2018
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Assisted in planning, promoting, and executing station events, contests, and promotions.
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Filmed and edited videos for station events, studio interviews, and photoshoots behind-the-scenes.
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Copyedited weekly email newsletters and online contest pages.
GRAPHIC SPECIALIST
Extreme Images by Ashley | Corning, IA | 2014
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Designed wedding albums and invitations, newborn baby announcements, and company brochures.
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Edited photo video stories and produced commercials for local businesses for local movie theater trailers to boost engagement.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Buena Vista University Marketing & Communications | Storm Lake, IA | 2014
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Designed a series of marketing materials for university music and theater performances, including posters, programs, informational guides, and newspaper advertisements.
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Photographed campus events for Buena Vista University marketing and recruitment.