EXPERIENCE
2022-2023 / Worldwide Oilfield Machine
Senior Graphic Designer
Developed the corporate identity guidelines for WOM and TFS (subsidiary company). Established new file naming conventions and data management procedures for more efficient file sharing within the department. Provided graphic support for all print and digital formats including updating the company’s website and social media accounts.
Special Accomplishments:
Directed, edited and produced several corporate videos for social media and presentations. A new corporate title intro was developed for both companies and their monthly technology series was entirely recorded and edited internally with in-house equipment to save on costs and production time.
2022 / NRG Energy Inc.
Senior Graphic Designer
Worked remotely with several business teams to coordinate the design and production of NRG’s digital and print form 2021 Sustainability Report. Additionally, provided graphic design support for advertisements, press releases and social media campaigns.
Selected Accomplishments:
Incorporated new branding guidelines into the development and production of the companies sustainability report. Additionally, developed videos and social media announcements promoting the release of the report.
2020-2022 / Stinger Chemical
Senior Graphic Designer
Developed social media strategies and content, including weekly posts, videos, and special announcements. Created a new corporate identity which included specifications for print, digital, color design, vehicle wraps, and branded apparel. Designed and updated the company brochure and assisted in the design of the new website. Coordinated several training, and testimonial videos for online use.
Selected Accomplishments:
Served as in-house video producer, director and editor for several training videos. The videos were utilized for presentations, tradeshows, and social media and the in-house production saved the company in outsourcing fees.
2015-2020 / Nabors Industries
Creative Services Specialist
Provided leadership and oversight for client projects from conception, through production, and to delivery. Developed new corporate identity and established branding standards. Created templates for executive presentations, emails, reports, business correspondence, and internal documents. Designed materials for tradeshows and special events, product packaging, print, web, and social media. Updated office SharePoint for corporate file sharing and employed OneDrive to synchronize documents and activities for effective project management.
Selected Accomplishments:
Served as Art Director for company’s Global Safety Week. Developed annual theme, created storyboards and directed videos, as well as designed posters, banners, event templates, social media ads, and digital assets.
Led production for two in-house animated training videos; spearheaded storyboarding, script writing, illustrating, editing and directing of voice talent. Videos where utilized globally for training purposes and saved the company $60K in outsourcing fees.
2008-2015 / LyondellBasell Industries
Senior Graphic Designer
Created graphic design and marketing solutions in collaboration with Communications/PR department. Led transition to new corporate identity and ensured updates to all internal and external communication materials. Oversaw design and production of print collateral such as multilingual sales brochures, annual reports, and posters. Directed video broadcasts, curated assets for special events, and planned digital graphics for websites and e-cards.
Selected Accomplishments:
Served as project manager for Safety week event. Developed yearly event theme, planning, print and digital material, as well as coordinated video shoots for presentations and events.
2005-2008 / ACO Design, Inc.
President / Owner
Specialized in providing graphic design and marketing solutions to corporate clients including Merrick Systems, Aclaro Softworks, Spark Energy, Pierpont Communications, N’Chic, Boot’s n Coot’s and Additech. Services included developing advertisements, corporate branding, design of product peripherals and graphic presentation material.
1995-2008 / A.D.Vision, Inc.
Director of Creative Development
Produced and directed ADV’s first animated feature, “Lady Death: The Motion Picture”. Responsibilities included acquiring license for the intellectual property, working closely with clients to ensure quality control, and managing small staff of in-house and freelance artists. · Produced the animated feature, “SIN: The Movie”. Responsibilities included coordinating materials with overseas offices, designing Internet sites, creating content, press kits, marketing, advertising, and overall creative direction. · Coordinated the production of new products including model kits, T-shirts, stickers and other promotional items for specific projects.
Art Director
Managed and trained a highly creative staff to develop layouts, artwork and finished illustrations for corporate needs, utilizing a variety of computer software programs and electronic pre-press equipment. · Consulted with customers and cultivated a highly creative working environment. · Responsible for implementing corporate identity into company sellsheets, collateral materials, and product website design.