WORK EXPERIENCE

Red Rock Signworks
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant
July 2024 - Present

Design graphics for various vinyl and dimensional signs, vehicle wraps, vinyl decals and stickers, and apparel prints and embroidery.

Collaborate with businesses to generate brand assets such as fliers, business cards, and promotional items that adhere to their current brand guidelines.

Assist in the production and assembly of vinyl and dimensional signs and the production and packaging of large apparel orders. 

Build and maintain the company's website and oversee the company's social media accounts to showcase recently-completed projects, as well as advertise available sign shop services.



Freelance
Graphic Designer / Stay-At-Home Mom
November 2020 - July 2024

Developed graphics for various clients, including business cards, fliers, invitations, and social media content.



Pella Engraving & Sign Company
Sign Shop Graphic Designer
July 2019 - October 2020

Conceptualized and designed graphics for interior and exterior signs, window decals, vehicle wraps, personal and business logos, and business wayfinding signs.

Collaborated with city and zoning officials to adhere to codes of ordinance laws and to obtain proper permits pertaining to signage.

Worked with the Sign Shop Coordinator and production team to attain quote approvals and hand off finalized print-ready files. 



Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops
Retail Graphic Designer II
April 2015 - June 2018

Collaborated with the Marketing, Merchandising, and Copy teams to develop and design product- and promotion-specific signage for all U.S. retail stores.

Played a key role in the development of an updated sign visual standard by researching customer and design trends, evaluating competitors, and reducing unnecessary design elements to maximize effectiveness and increase sales.

Worked directly with internal and external print vendors to obtain estimates, approve proofs and die-lines, and coordinate shipping dates and locations.

Communicated installation direction directly with retail store department managers in the form of Intranet tasks and requests, phone calls, and emails. 



Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
Marketing & Visual Communications Coordinator
September 2013 - April 2015

Designed print and digital materials for internal and external use, including banners, advertisements, brochures, reports, email newsletters, and stationery.

Managed the company website and social media presence, as well as corporate email communication.