Experienced graphic designer specializing in branding, logo design, print and large-format materials, and social media graphics. Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with strong knowledge of typography, layout, and production-ready file preparation. As a small business owner, I bring strategic thinking, client relationship management, and project coordination skills that ensure creative solutions are delivered on time, on brand, and with attention to detail.

Strengths

Turning Ideas Into Visual Solutions: I love taking someone’s rough idea and transforming it into something clear, polished, and impactful. There’s something satisfying about solving a problem visually.

Bringing Clarity to Complex Information: As someone with a background in Graphic Communications from Moraine Park Technical College, I understand structure and production and enjoy organizing information so it’s easy to understand and visually appealing.

Seeing a Project Through From Concept to Production: Whether it’s print, apparel, or digital, I enjoy managing projects from the initial idea all the way to the finished product in someone’s hands.

Balancing Creativity with Deadlines: I enjoy the challenge of staying creative while working within brand guidelines, budgets, and timelines.

Creating Work That Connects With Real People: Especially as a small business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how good design impacts engagement, sales, and brand recognition. I really enjoy knowing my work actually makes a difference.

Professional Skills

Core Design Skills: Graphic Design, Branding, Logo Design, Typography, Layout Design, Print Design, Illustration, Infographic Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Design File Preparation for Print, Brand strategy, Visual identity systems, Brand guidelines development, Packaging design, Large-format design (banners, signage), Apparel & merchandise design, Prepress & production knowledge, Color theory & color management, Photo editing & retouching, Mockup creation & product visualization, Digital ad design, Social Media Management, Content strategy

Design Software & Creative Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Adobe Photoshop

Professional Skills: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management

Supporting Software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Shopify, Trello, QuickBooks

Small Business Owner Skills: Client relationship management, Project scoping & pricing, Vendor coordination, Print production management, Order fulfillment, Budget tracking, Invoicing & bookkeeping basics, Customer service, Sales & upselling, Contract development

Soft Skills: Creative problem-solving, Adaptability, Strategic thinking, Deadline-driven workflow, Self-motivation, Brand storytelling