
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
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Xd
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After Effects
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Animate
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Premiere Pro
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Audition
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Acrobat Pro
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Draw
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ClickUp
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OneNote
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Work
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Final Cut Pro
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Logic Pro X
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Blender
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HTML5
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CSS3
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Squarespace
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HubSpot
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WordPress
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MailChimp
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Google Web Designer
Education Experience
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Bachelor of Arts
Dec 2012
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLCommunication 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, FLBusiness Major
Dean’s List
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship -
Inbound
Sept 2019
HubSpot
Boston, MA3-Day Weekend Attendance
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Startup Weekend
Feb 2019
Techstars
Pensacola, FL3-Day Weekend Participation
1st Place Winner
Crowd Favorite -
Startup Weekend
Oct 2014
Techstars
Pensacola, FL3-Day Weekend Participation
Hal9000 Award -
Startup Weekend
Mar 2014
Techstars
Pensacola, FL3-Day Weekend Participation
Awards & Recognition
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Bit-Wizards Employee Recognition (3)
2021 Superior Performer Award
Company-wide – Awarded Jan 2022
Employee of the Quarter
“Quarterly Rockstar” – Q2 2019Department 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 & MarketingCrowd Favorite at Startup Weekend Pensacola (2019)
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AVA Startup
Hal9000 Award at Startup Weekend Pensacola (2014)
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Half-Cent Referendum Campaign (3)
Gold ADDY Award for Political Integrated Campaign
Credit: Project Lead, Graphic DesignJudges Choice ADDY Award
Credit: Project Lead, Graphic DesignFort Walton Beach Chamber “Teddy” Award
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School Cents Makes Sense Video
Silver ADDY for Political Online Video
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Bit-Wizards Lego Company Mascot (2)
Gold ADDY for Brand Elements
(Credit: Concept)Judges Choice ADDY Award
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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 DesignSilver ADDY at District Level
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KraftMaid Promotion (2)
Gold ADDY for Cross-Platform Integrated Campaign
Credit: Graphic DesignSilver ADDY at District Level
Credit: Graphic Design -
Minor Upgrades eBook
Silver ADDY for Digital Publication
Credit: Graphic Design & CopywritingSilver ADDY at District Level
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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
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2019 Company T-Shirt
Silver ADDY for Industry Self-Promotion
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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