Concept-driven and technically skilled graphic designer with 15+ years of experience in print design and production. Expert in managing projects from concept to completion, with a focus on educational materials and non-profit fundraising. Adept at working independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Passionate about creating visually captivating designs that draw in audiences. Extensive experience working in remote environments.
Work Experience
Contract Production Designer (Remote) | Oct 2022–Present
ScribeConcepts LLC, Charlottesville, Virginia
Created a comprehensive set of production templates for a large-scale project of 200+ units (300+ pages each), improving efficiency, reducing errors, and ensuring style consistency across a 20-person production team
Utilized advanced InDesign tools including style sheets, parent pages, style-mapping and text variables
Provided layout and graphic design for nationally distributed elementary decodable reader books
Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote) | Aug 2006–Present
Dignity Health Non-Profit Organizations:
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bakersfield, California
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation, San Luis Obispo, California
Friends of Mercy Foundation, Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bakersfield, California
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation, San Luis Obispo, California
Friends of Mercy Foundation, Bakersfield, California
Design and layout impact reports, capital campaigns, event collateral, newsletters, and promotional pieces
Produce donor engagement materials—including seasonal appeals, fundraising collateral, and branded graphics for giving societies—to showcase organizational impact, strengthen donor recognition, and support ongoing contributions
Graphic Designer (Remote) | Aug 2005–Oct 2018
Kern County Fair, Bakersfield, California
Developed cohesive visual branding for the county fair across print, digital,
and merchandise to increase attendance and enhance event visibility
and merchandise to increase attendance and enhance event visibility
Created signage and banners for the fair, promoting sponsorships and improving venue navigation
Lead Graphic Designer | Sept 2004–Aug 2006
Griffin Communications Advertising Agency, Bakersfield, California
Designed print collateral, collaborating with clients and copywriters to produce impactful print materials
Managed print production processes, including coordinating bids, providing
press-ready files, and attending press checks to ensure quality standards
press-ready files, and attending press checks to ensure quality standards
Maintained working relationships with agency clients as a freelancer, with owner’s encouragement, upon her retirement and agency closure