WORK HISTORY

SAUCE Advertising, Inc.

Brookfield, WI

Graphic Design Manager

2021 – 2024

• Led creative production and visual direction for various design projects.
• Prepared print-ready artwork with strong pre-press skills.
• Designed and produced marketing materials, including direct mail, brochures, corporate identity, websites, and digital ads.
• Managed design processes, printer coordination, and print cost estimation.
• Co-managed and maintained client websites and agency’s digital assets.
• Analyzed website performance using Google Analytics and other tools.
• Coordinated digital ad campaigns and implemented tracking codes.
• Co-managed freelance designers.

Image Makers Advertising

Waukesha, WI

Graphic Designer

2016 – 2021

• Assisted the Graphic Design Manager with daily agency operations.
• Designed and updated WordPress websites, digital ads, logos, and other digital content.
• Developed and executed email marketing campaigns, introducing email outreach to clients for the first time.
• Created direct mail pieces, print ads, and corporate newsletters.
• Communicated with printer and approved direct mail proofs to ensure quality and accuracy.

SKILLS

Graphic Designer Skills

• Graphic Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Branding and Identity Design
• Typography and Layout Design
• Print Design and Pre-Press
• Digital Advertising Design
• Web Design (UI/UX)
• Color Theory and Visual Composition
• Photo Editing and Retouching
• Vector and Raster Graphics
• Logo Design
• Creativity and Concept Development

WordPress Developer Skills

• WordPress CMS Management
• HTML5, CSS3
• Responsive Web Design
• WordPress Plugin Integration and Customization
• SEO Best Practices for WordPress
• Website Performance Optimization
• Website Security Best Practices
• Content Management and Updates
• Troubleshooting and Debugging