Experience

Minnesota Power, Graphic Designer Temp
2010-2013

Minnesota Power, Graphic Designer I
2013-2019

Minnesota Power, Graphic Designer II
2019-2020

Minnesota Power, Graphic Designer Senior
2020-Present

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: close collaboration with clients, design team, company leaders and vendors; working on a wide range of projects across multiple business subsidiaries; maintain company/client brand standards; clear and professional communication in all situations; balance multiple projects, meet specific deadlines and prioritize accordingly; oversee and execute projects from design conception to print production; stay up-to-date with current trends in the design and technology industries.


Education

University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2007-2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Lake Superior Community College, 2005-2007
Associate of Arts, General Studies


ACCOlades

Utility Communicators Intl. Better Communications Competition

“You Betcha”
2017, Minnesota Power–United Way campaign
Silver award, Internal Communication/Campaign 

“Home is Where Our Heart is”
2015, Minnesota Power Foundation Community Investment Report
Best in Show, Print Production
Gold award, Special Publication


University of Minnesota-Duluth Annual Student Exhibition

“James Leo”
2009, Book
Chancellor Purchase Award


Skills

Microsoft and Macintosh computer systems; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge); Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); print production, branding and brand management, digital advertising, project management.