Creative Services Specialist | Social Media Manager
HMTX Industries (formerly Metroflor)  |  July 2019 - Present

•  Social Media Management: Managing full-cycle strategy for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest—from initial ideation and content creation to posting and performance analytics. 

• Digital & SEO Strategy: Coordinating with external web agencies to maintain site integrity, develop blog content, and execute SEO growth strategies. 

• Paid Media: Executing targeted paid advertising on Facebook and Pinterest to drive brand awareness and web traffic. 

• Brand Integrity: Maintaining consistency for Metroflor across digital and print creative by following established visual and brand voice guidelines. 

• Design & Production: Developing marketing layouts for physical sample devices and digital assets, while managing technical prep for print vendors and factory partners. 

• Asset Management: Working cross-functionally with technical departments to ensure all website product data, warranties, and technical documentation stay precise and up to date. 

Part-Time Instructor 

Georgia Highlands College  |  2024 - Present 

• Hands-on Instruction: Teaching small groups (7–9 students) the fundamentals of graphic design, related software, and the practicalities of working as a professional designer. 

• Technical Guidance: Walking students through design software and production workflows, breaking down complex steps into clear, repeatable instructions. 

• Project Mentorship: Managing student project timelines from initial concept to final output, providing direct feedback and ensuring all milestones are met.

Graphic Design & Prepress Department Manager

Protech Printing And Graphics  |  April 2018 - July 2019

•  Workflow Management: Directed daily operations for the print department, balancing high-volume projects and coordinating multiple deadlines. 

• Quality & Risk Mitigation: Adhered to rigorous pre-flight and production checklists to identify technical errors early, minimizing material waste and ensuring adherence to client specs. 

• Unified Graphics: Created social media and email graphics that matched the printed marketing materials for a consistent brand look. 

In-House Graphic Designer
EZ Chem USA  |  March 2015 - April 2018

• Web Redesign: Led a full redesign of the company website to improve how users engage with the brand. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Updated product labels and safety data sheets to meet OSHA standards. 

• Collateral Updates: Refreshed printed materials like business cards and letterheads to keep the brand consistent. 

Graphic Designer | Shop Manager
One Day Sign  |  November 2012 - December 2014

• Shop Operations: Managed daily tasks, including employee training, production schedules, and inventory. 

• Signage Design: Designed large and small signage while following brand rules and local city codes. 

• Customer Management: Handled the entire customer process from the initial quote through design, production, and installation. 

Design & Production: Adobe Creative Cloud (including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), Generative AI Use and Experimentation, Pre-flight & Prepress, Color Management, Large-format Printing, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Brand Identity, Visual Storytelling, Production-Ready Art.

Digital Marketing: Social Media Lifecycle (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest), Early Adoption of Emerging Platform Features, Paid Ads (Meta, Pinterest), SEO Strategy, Analytics & Performance Tracking, Email Marketing, Content Creation.

Operations & Systems: Asset Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agency Coordination, Content Management Systems, OSHA Documentation, Workflow Optimization.

Instruction: Technical Design Mentorship, Software Instruction, Curriculum Delivery, Project Lifecycle Management, Student Feedback & Evaluation.