Work experience
Graphic Designer
Zimmer Communications
Columbia, MO | 2021 - Current
I am the graphic designer for three of our internal brands: Zimmer Communications, fuze32 Marketing Agency, and Inside Columbia magazine. I also participate in designing for several local radio stations that Zimmer Communications owns. While creating content internally, I also design for our diverse clients. Additionally, I am the magazine's fashion stylist.
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Create design concepts for digital and print media. This includes magazine advertising/ features, ebooks, brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics, website graphics, and e-newsletters.
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Participate in team meetings by contributing ideas for magazine features aligned with the target audience.
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Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements, present design ideas, and listen to feedback.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, adhering to brand identities, and incorporating client specifications.
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Utilize design software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
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Keep up with current trends to deliver high-quality design pieces.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Emery Sapp & Sons
Columbia, MO | 2020
As a Marketing Coordinator Intern, I actively contributed to a wide range of marketing-related activities related to graphic design.
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Assisted with the development of marketing planning.
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Supported a wide range of marketing, design, and client relations activities.
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Designed a company logo, signage, pamphlets, and essential documents.
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Used photography skills for company headshots and job sites.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Emery Sapp & Sons
Columbia, MO | 2018 - 2019
I assisted with various administrative tasks within the department.
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Updated the company's and employees' information.
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Provided general administrative support by filing, photocopying, and data entry.
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Screened resumes and application forms.
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Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires.
RECEPTIONIST
Emery Sapp & Sons
Columbia, MO | 2017
I was responsible for managing front desk operations.
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Operated the front desk and telephones.
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Assisted other departments, employees, and guests.
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Received, sorted, and distributed daily mail/deliveries.
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Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders as necessary.