Peter & Paul Community Services
Marketing & Communications | www.ppcsinc.org | 2020 - 2023
Plan, design, produce, and distribute all digital and print communications: invitations, letters, newsletters, appeals, capital campaign, strategic plan, annual reports, mass emails, social media
Manage Wordpress website, including the integration and management of two CRM databases
Assist in planning, producing, promoting, coordinating, and executing annual special events including Dinner Auction, Trivia Night, and 5K
In my tenure, total event fundraising increased by 42%
Motivate and manage the fundraising events and service efforts of the Young Professionals Board
In my tenure, increased their fundraising revenue by 225%
Accurately record, track, and report on all incoming revenue sources using CRM database (Bloomerang): philanthropic gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, grants, contracts, medicaid, in-kind gifts, and events
Paperkeet
Owner • Graphic Designer • Printer | www.paperkeet.com | 2009 - 2020
Grew in-home design and print studio into an award-winning brick and mortar storefront within two years of opening. In ten years, generated over $1 million in total revenue serving over 1,000 clients, 20% of whom were repeat
Managed 13 different sub-contractors providing digital printing, screen printing, foil stamping, calligraphy, thermography, offset printing, and finishing services
Responsible for business development, client management and relations, accounting, vendor recruitment, materials acquisition, marketing, design, and handmade product fulfillment
Operated digital printing presses and finishing equipment to personally produce all aspects of custom client orders
Delivered all projects by promised deadline and on client budget
Fastsigns
Graphic Designer | www.fastsigns.com/87-brentwood-st-louis-mo | 2009 - 2011
Worked directly with customers by providing the full spectrum of services, focusing on ideation, through brainstorming, quoting, designing, and production
Reached daily revenue goals of $3,500 by supporting sales staff in following up on client leads, entering orders, and finalizing invoices
Two Blue Doors
Production Manager | no longer in business | 2008 - 2009
Managed all design finalizing, preparation of art files for print, printing, and fulfillment of unique handmade stationery products
CBS Outdoor
Art Director: Graphic Design | www.outfrontmedia.com | 2005-2008
Directed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion, working closely with clients and/or salespersons to create their advertising vision
Worked directly with large-scale printers to ensure correct specifications prior to execution
Developed and designed internal sales and marketing materials
Guidebook Publishing
Graphic Designer | www.guidebookpublishing.com | 2004-2005
Provided graphic design support for cover and advertisement layouts within guidebooks, including layout alterations, color corrections, resizing existing projects, and designing new projects based on existing creative or established guidelines
Honors | Awards
2013 Neighborhood Saint Louis Development Corporation Business of the Year
Nominated for 2016 Saint Louis Perfect Wedding Guide Vendors’ Choice Award
Grew small business to 6-figure annual revenue by consistently delivering highly praised work
Education
Saint Louis Community College at Meramec: May 2004
Associate of Fine Arts in Graphic Communication
Art Institute of Colorado: 2004 - 2005
Continuing Education Courses in Graphic Design