Summary
Creative Graphic Designer and Digital Marketing Professional with 20+ years of experience developing print and digital marketing assets for retail and ecommerce brands. Skilled in visual storytelling, campaign design, presentation design, email marketing, social media content, and brand consistency across multiple platforms. Experienced collaborating with leadership teams in fast-paced environments while balancing creative execution with business goals.
Experience
Ecommerce Digital Marketing Manager at U.S. Coast Guard Community Services Command - February 2019 to present: shopCGX.com
Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across email, web, and social media platforms
Design and maintain branded creative assets for ecommerce promotions and marketing initiatives
Collaborate with leadership teams to create presentation decks and visual materials for executive meetings
Review and proof all marketing content to ensure brand consistency, accuracy, and visual quality
Monitor campaign performance and user engagement through Google Analytics to support data-informed marketing decisions
Partner with internal departments and external media partners to deliver cohesive multi-channel campaigns
Represent the brand at outreach and in-person events to strengthen engagement and community awareness
Provide additional graphic design support for marketing collateral, promotional materials, and special projects as needed
On Call Art Director at Christian Broadcasting Network - February 2021 - Present
Design monthly publications, fundraising materials, branded collateral, and travel itineraries for multiple departments
Deliver polished, production-ready artwork while meeting tight turnaround deadlines
Maintain visual consistency across print and branded communication materials
Graphic Designer at U.S. Coast Guard Community Services Command - October 2010 to February 2019
Designed print and digital marketing materials from concept through final production
Created promotional advertising assets supporting retail merchandising and seasonal campaigns
Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines
Collaborated daily with marketing colleagues, merchandising, and ecommerce teams to align creative with business goals
Prepared print-ready files, reports, and mailing materials for vendors and production partners
Mentored and trained incoming interns on creative workflows and brand standards
Webmaster and Graphic Designer at Western Branch Soccer Club - August 2017 to August 2020: westernbranchsoccer.org
Managed website and social media content updates for local sports organization
Designed digital marketing graphics, newsletters, and online advertisements
Communicated directly with club leadership and assisted with member relations
Freelance Webmaster and Graphic Designer at Master Hill's Red Dragon Martial Arts - November 2016 to June 2019: masterhillsreddragonmartialarts.com
Redesigned and maintained the company website and digital marketing assets
Ensured brand consistency and website quality across all online content
Collaborated with owners on creative and promotional initiatives
Onsite Banner Representative at G.A. Communications - July 2009 to October 2010
Coordinated weekly advertising production and promotional schedules
Collaborated with merchandisers, designers, and account executives to meet deadlines
Proofread advertising materials and managed communication between teams
Graphic Artist at Farm Fresh Supermarkets - September 2002 to July 2009
Designed newspaper ads, signage, and promotional materials for retail locations
Collaborated with merchandising and leadership teams on advertising campaigns
Managed multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Education
Digital Marketing Institute, Online - 2020
• Digital Marketing Professional Certification
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA - 2014 to 2015
• CIW Site Development Associate Certification
• Classes taken: Web Page Design I, Web Page Design II, Internet & Network Foundations, Designing Web Page Graphics. 4.0 GPA
Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA - 1997 to 2002
Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Skills
Design & Creative. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Affinity Photo, Canva, Presentation Design, Branding, Print Design, Digital Marketing Design, Email Design, Social Media Graphics
Marketing & Ecommerce. Email Marketing, Campaign Development, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Brand Management, Content Planning, ShopifyPlus, Narvar, Lytho, SquareSpace, Hootsuite
Web & Technical. HTML, Microsoft Office Suite, Constant Contact
Professional Strengths. Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Deadline Management, Attention to Detail, Creative Problem Solving