Hello. I am an experienced creative with a strong vision and proven track record, skilled in publication design, branding, packaging, marketing, copywriting, team building, mentoring and project management.
EXPERIENCE
SAGACITY MEDIA—SEATTLE, WA
Director of Print Production
• Directed a team of five production managers across the country that output more than 100 publication issues annually
• Presided over a production budget of more than $4 million annually, consisting of printing, paper & distribution expenditures
• Created retail, travel and restaurant advertisements in addition to layouts for special advertising sections as needed
• Maintained vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, disputes, scheduling, and quality control
• Publications include Seattle Met, Portland Monthly, Houstonia, Sarasota Magazine, Washington State Visitors Guide, Visit Seattle
CASTLE BRIDGE MEDIA—DENVER, CO
Publisher/Creative Director
• Co-founded an independent genre book publishing company, specializing in science fiction, horror, and thrillers, as well a non-fiction titles
• Art directed covers, type-set book layouts, designed marketing support and online materials
• Established submission/review guidelines, determined royalty parameters, contracts, and acquired new authors
• Participated in copy editing of manuscripts, interacted with authors in revising and polishing their works
• Set release schedule and budgets, monitored financial performance and advertising and marketing expenditures on Facebook, Instagram and Amazon
YO!MEDIA CUSTOM PUBLISHING—AUSTIN, TX
President/Creative Director
• Supervised remote workflow with editorial and design staff including copy editing, proof reading, page layout, composition, pre-press and printing
• Designed award-winning publication covers, departments and feature stories, including work on onsite photo shoots, infographics, posters, packaging, and web site layouts
• Administered payroll, employee HR management, and taxes
• Clients included Vital Farms Eggs, Kendra Scott Jewelry, the Austin Film Society, The University of Texas at Austin
GRAND ADVENTURES TOUR & TRAVEL PUBLISHING CORPORATION —AUSTIN, TX
Director of Publishing/Editorial & Creative Director
• Managed forecasts and budget for $1.4 million annual editorial/art and marketing expenditures
• Crafted magazine designs, brochures and corporate identity
• Demonstrated ability to lead, work and inspire successfully in a team environment that included 4 editors, 3 designers and a traffic manager
EDUCATION
The University of Texas At Austin // Bachelor of Arts in Marketing // Concentration in Magazine Journalism
AWARDS
American Society of Business Publication Editors
International Association of Business Communicators
Dalton Pen Communications Award
Folio: Magazine Ozzie Award for Design
Association for Women in Communications
Western Publications Association Maggie Award