In my own words
— MelA passion for creating, a realistic outlook, and two dogs that make any day better.
Trajectory
Nov 2018 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer · Zumiez
Handled the overflow of design needs prior to the 2019 Zumiez 100k Party in Colorado. I was tasked with creating all directional signage for the 3-day event.
During this time I also created assets for multiple other collab and in-store events.
Jan 2001 — Now
Lead Graphic Designer · GG Media Lab
Any and all design request from new and/or existing clients come to me.
Mar 2001 — Now
Freelance Copywriter · We Are Unicorns
Responsible for all social copy for five of our current clients.
Nov 2015 — Feb 2017
Digital Marketing Manager · We Are Unicorns
+client relationships
+brand ambassador relationships
+social channel contests
+curated content
+copy/revisions
+graphic creation
+Instagram/Facebooks ads
+social deployment
+customer service
+monthly blogs/newsletters
+quarterly reports
+quarterly strategy planning
+analytics tracking/evaluation
Jul 2015 — Nov 2015
Social Media Specialist · Nike
Here at Nike Seattle I'm responsible for completing and organizing the following tasks:
+Take bi-weekly deliverables
- Create copy and submit for approval
- Schedule approved posts for deployment
+ Reply to and answer all questions to @NikeSeattle Twitter handle while maintaining Nike Voice
+ Communicate to coaches, leads, athletes and loss prevention all upcoming launch information
-Launch items
-Launch dates
-Launch details (FCFS, opening time, security)
+ Tracking incoming and on-hand product
+ Organizing and completing the employee raffles
Mar 2015 — Jun 2015
Marketing Graphic Designer · Zumiez
As a contracted designer, I worked on the following tasks and projects:
+ Main signage for stores, events, and web.
+ Assets included but were not limited to:
- Print: easel, 11x17, 14x11, flyer
- Web: email, landing pages, site backdrops and numerous banner sizes
+ GIF creation
+ Chapstick wrappers
+ Stickers
+ Bag design
+ Mood boards
+ Theme boards
Nov 2014 — Apr 2015
CSR || Warranty || Ordering · POW Inc.
During my time at POW Inc., I was responsible for:
+ Confirming and submitting orders via reps, shops, and online customer for 2/3 of the brands. (POW and Spacecraft)
+ Handled all customer reconciliation matters:
- Warranties, exchanges, and returns,
+ Assisted with the rebuild of the back-end of the web sites making sure our site(s) worked properly and displayed the proper inventory
+ Worked on the merchandising and layout of product throughout the sites.
Oct 2014 — Mar 2015
Graphic Design Intern · Mervin MFG
My duties as an intern at Mervin included:
+ Decal picking, cutting, and grouping
+ Poster cutting
+ Magazine spread layout (European and American)
+ Digital and Print archive organization
Sep 2012 — Feb 2014
Marketing/Graphics/Social Media Unicorn · Puget Sound Creative
While being a Unicorn at PSC I was responsible for:
+ Managing multiple accounts
+ Tracking analytical data (reach, follows, likes, hashtag)
+ Creating new posts
- Writing copy, taking photos, editing and constructing original content
+ Creating campaigns to grow Klout and online presence through collected data and knowledge of the target market
+ Managed email campaigns
+ Oversaw multiple contests - via events and or Instagram
Sep 2009 — Nov 2013
Showroom Assistant · Burton Snowboards
I worked at the Seattle showroom helped with processing and moving old product and assisted with showing next years lines to buyers. I also created some custom artwork for the showroom.
Nov 2007 — Sep 2012
Snowboard Instructor · Mammoth Mountain
I tought every level from beginner to advanced along with intro to intermediate park.
Jul 2006 — Apr 2007
Warranty Manager · Evo
I was responsible for any/all warranty issues. Essentially, I was the middle man between customer and manufacturer. All conversations went through and were completely handled by me. I was also responsible for placing and handling online orders and exchanges.
Activity
Education history
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Bachelors | 2012 - Present
