An innovative and creative individual with a passion for visual design and user experience and a commitment to staying current with industry trends. I am a resourceful problem solver capable of quickly adapting to changing environments and making the most of any opportunity with experience in project and staff management.
With over 30 years of experience in graphic design, media creation, website development, and public relations, I have worked with clients in various markets, from wildlife conservation to fashion. Managed and developed various products, including books, magazines, posters, and other corporate branding and promotional materials. I am a United States Air Force veteran where I served as a Graphics Technician.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Visual/Graphic Designer with years of experience in the management of the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery.
Skilled at interdepartmental coordination, communication, facilitation, and mediation.
Expert with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) web design applications (Dreamweaver, HTML) FIGMA and other various computer programs.
Advanced knowledge in producing ADA compliance products.
Able to stretch the boundaries and help companies move forward with future endeavors.
EXPERIENCE
kGee designs, Owner- Senior Designer,
Cody, Wy, 02/2002 – present, 40+ hours per week worked.
A full-service marketing agency devoted to the well-planned execution of customized direct and digital marketing campaigns.
Successfully manage and coordinate all marketing/advertising projects from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines. Coordinate and maintain advertisement placement, social media marketing campaigns, freelance designers, consultants, and vendors to meet all project requirements. Create and conduct highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations to achieve business development and growth through forward-thinking graphic designs and strategies to achieve client objectives. Manage all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, staffing, and administrative functions.
Research Associate – Center for Health and Safety Culture, Montana State University.
Bozeman, MT. 01/2012 – 06/2023, 40+ hours per week worked.
Key roles at the Center include graphic design and developing promotional and educational media and tools, such as final reports and websites, for projects that involve working with community, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders to improve health and safety. Support the Center’s technology transfer services, which includes marketing, coordinating social media efforts, and online technical assistance.
1997 – 2002, Director/ Senior Designer, Vision West, Inc., Powell, WY
1995 – 1997, Desktop Publishing Technician/ Public Relations, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY
1992 – 1995, Graphics Technician, United States Air Force, Kirtland AFB, NM
EDUCATION
- B.A.S Professional Studies, Northwest College, 2023
- A.S., Commercial Art, Northwest College, 1986
SKILLS
Advanced knowledge in:
| UX design
Website design and creation Logo and brand identity Packaging and labels Business advertising/report layouts Book Covers/Layout Magazine design Advertising Google Analytics 4 Google Tag Manager Search Console Google Ad Words Looker Studio Dashboard Creation Search engine optimization (SEO) Figma HTML/CSS (Advanced Knowledge) |
WordPress (Advanced Experience)
Domain hosting management Email hosting management Data visualization/graphs Social media marketing and management Facebook, Facebook ads Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TicToc, etc.. ADA compliance of websites and documents by ensuring compliance with appropriate ADA standards and staying current on best practices. Attention to detail. Problem Solving Mac OS and Windows 10 compatible Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office |
HONORS/ AWARDS
- The Frederic Remington Catalogue Raisonné: Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Joan Patterson Kerr Award from the Western History Association.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Google Ad Words Training, Google Academy for Ads
- Google Analytics Training, Google Academy for Ads
- Advanced Facebook Marketing Strategies and Tactics
AFFILIATIONS/ LICENSES
- President of the Buffalo Bill FFA Alumni and fundraising coordinator (2014 – 2016)
- Secretary and founding organizer of the Cody Warriors Lacrosse Club (2012 – 2015)
- Officer of the Cody Elks Lodge 1611 (2019-2021)
- State Public Relations and Publications Chairman, Wyoming State Elks Association (2020-Present)