About Me

 
 

Bio

Born and raised on Florida’s Gulf Coast, I’ve spent my entire life pursuing creative endeavors—drawing, graphic design, filmmaking, songwriting & music production, web design. I’ve received numerous awards and recognition for my work and my performance.

One of my most standout traits is my attention to detail which I utilize to ensure the highest possible quality. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with other talented people on challenging projects.

In recent years I have migrated from a creative role into a project management role. My years of experience in different areas of marketing, design, and business have allowed me to establish myself as an authority in my work teams by sharing my knowledge.

When I’m not jumping onto another creative project, I spend most of my free time writing and recording music in my home studio. I have two cats that I love more than anything else on this planet—Penny & The Dude.

 
 
 

Work Experience

Bit-Wizards

Digital Marketing Manager (July 2021 – Present)

Project Management: Managed all projects for a digital marketing team using ClickUp. Coordinated all team meetings. Worked closely with our software engineering team on a continuing SaaS project.

Client Management: Coordinated with and reported to all marketing clients on progress and updates.

Lead Digital Marketing Specialist (October 2019 – July 2021)

UX Design: Held card sorting exercises, performed data analysis, and developed information architectures.

Videography/Animation: Wrote, recorded, and animated various promotional and educational videos.

Digital Marketing Specialist (October 2018 – October 2019)

Digital Ad Management: Controlled multiple clients’ ad accounts across Google, Facebook, and other platforms.

Email Marketing: Created client marketing emails and newsletters via HubSpot.

Graphic Design: Developed logos, brochures, ebooks, and branded materials.

Copywriting: Wrote blogs, ebooks, and social media posts. Interviewed clients and developed content.

 

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

Graphic Designer (April 2016 – August 2018)

Email Marketing: Created emails to leads, past guests, and other market segments. Sent via HubSpot to a database of +225,000 contacts.

Web Design/Development: Redesigned website for annual Sandestin Triathlon (WordPress). Made customizations to theme’s source code files and stylesheets.

App Design/Development: Worked with third-party developers to create the Sandestin app. Led the initiative in the internal marketing team to organize the app structure and user flow.

Graphic Design: Produced all print and display ads. Designed logos and all marketing collateral for resort events. Retouched and manipulated photography.

 

Mead Design Studios

Owner/Operator (April 2014 – December 2018)

Client Management: Coordinated with remote and local clients in vastly different industries to sculpt cohesive brands

Branding: Created full visual identity systems for new and established companies: logos, business cards, stationery, websites

Graphic Design: Designed various print & web materials: product labels and packaging, magazine ads, brochures, event materials, illustrations, eblasts, display ads, icon sets, infographics, product diagrams, newsletters, white papers

 

Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

Graphic Designer (October 2012 – May 2014)

Design & Layout: Designed all marketing materials and coordinated with local printers to produce collateral for events. Developed materials consistent with the Chamber’s brand identity.

Marketing Intern (May – August 2012)

Graphic Design: Developed materials consistent with the Chamber’s brand identity.

 
 

Software & Technology Experience

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • Xd

  • After Effects

  • Animate

  • Premiere Pro

  • Audition

  • Acrobat Pro

  • Draw

  • ClickUp

  • OneNote

  • Work

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Final Cut Pro

  • Logic Pro X

  • Blender

  • HTML5

  • CSS3

  • Squarespace

  • HubSpot

  • WordPress

  • MailChimp

  • Google Web Designer

Education Experience

  • Bachelor of Arts

    Dec 2012

    University of West Florida
    Pensacola, FL

    Communication Arts (Art Minor)
    Graduated cum laude
    Dean’s List and President’s List
    Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

  • Associate of Arts

    2006-2010

    Pensacola Junior College
    Pensacola, FL

    Business Major
    Dean’s List
    Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

  • Inbound

    Sept 2019

    HubSpot
    Boston, MA

    3-Day Weekend Attendance

  • Startup Weekend

    Feb 2019

    Techstars
    Pensacola, FL

    3-Day Weekend Participation
    1st Place Winner
    Crowd Favorite

  • Startup Weekend

    Oct 2014

    Techstars
    Pensacola, FL

    3-Day Weekend Participation
    Hal9000 Award

  • Startup Weekend

    Mar 2014

    Techstars
    Pensacola, FL

    3-Day Weekend Participation

Awards & Recognition

  • Bit-Wizards Employee Recognition (3)

    2021 Superior Performer Award
    Company-wide – Awarded Jan 2022

    Employee of the Quarter
    “Quarterly Rockstar” – Q2 2019

    Department MVP of the Year
    Digital Marketing – 2020

  • Departure Short Film

    Raleigh Film & Art Festival Official Selection
    Credit: Editing, Music Composition, VFX, Sound Design & Mixing

  • Kicket Startup (2)

    1st Prize at Startup Weekend Pensacola (2019)
    Credit: Graphic Design & Marketing

    Crowd Favorite at Startup Weekend Pensacola (2019)
    Credit: Graphic Design & Marketing

  • AVA Startup

    Hal9000 Award at Startup Weekend Pensacola (2014)
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • Half-Cent Referendum Campaign (3)

    Gold ADDY Award for Political Integrated Campaign
    Credit: Project Lead, Graphic Design

    Judges Choice ADDY Award
    Credit: Project Lead, Graphic Design

    Fort Walton Beach Chamber “Teddy” Award

  • School Cents Makes Sense Video

    Silver ADDY for Political Online Video
    Credit: Concept, Copywriting, Voiceover, Videography

  • Bit-Wizards Lego Company Mascot (2)

    Gold ADDY for Brand Elements
    (Credit: Concept)

    Judges Choice ADDY Award
    (Credit: Concept)

  • Bit-Wizards Core Value Training Video

    Silver ADDY for Video Self-Promotion
    Credit: Copywriting, Video Element Design

  • Bit-Wizards Year-in-Review Video

    Silver ADDY for Video Self-Promotion
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • Tired Buffalo Logo (2)

    Gold ADDY for Elements of Advertising
    Credit: Logo Design

    Silver ADDY at District Level
    Credit: Logo Design

  • KraftMaid Promotion (2)

    Gold ADDY for Cross-Platform Integrated Campaign
    Credit: Graphic Design

    Silver ADDY at District Level
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • Minor Upgrades eBook

    Silver ADDY for Digital Publication
    Credit: Graphic Design & Copywriting

    Silver ADDY at District Level
    Credit: Graphic Design & Copywriting

  • Kitchen Remodeling eBook & Landing Page

    Silver ADDY for Interactive Microsites
    Credit: Graphic Design, Web Development

  • 2020 Company T-Shirt

    Silver ADDY for Industry Self-Promotion
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • 2019 Company T-Shirt

    Silver ADDY for Industry Self-Promotion
    Credit: Concept

  • Bit-Wizaversary Cards

    Gold ADDY for Industry Self-Promotion
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • Water Softener Infographic

    Silver ADDY for Elements of Advertising
    Credit: Graphic Design

  • TalkingParents Feature Videos

    Silver ADDY for Online Video Series
    Credit: Graphic Design, Videography, Copywriting

  • TalkingParents Social Media Campaign

    Silver ADDY for Online Campaign
    Credit: Videography

  • What is TalkingParents? Video

    Silver ADDY for Online Video
    Credit: Concept, Copywriting, Videography

  • TalkingParents New Features Video

    Silver ADDY for Online Video
    Credit: Concept, Copywriting, Videography