Visual Marketing & Design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and 20+ years of experience in graphic design and brand management. Expert in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva to produce high-quality collateral. Proven ability to provide Art Direction, ensure brand consistency, and translate mission into compelling visual storytelling across all digital and print platforms. Committed to Catholic values.
EXPERIENCE
CO-OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, RED CARROT DESIGN INC
(2004-PRESENT)
(2004-PRESENT)
• Served as President and Creative Director, establishing the brand identity and overseeing all visual communications and marketing collateral.
• Provided Art Direction for professional photo and media shoots, guiding visual style and composition to align with client brand strategy.
• Directly responsible for graphic design and layout for all client projects, ensuring a consistent and professional visual identity across all platforms.
• Assisted in developing and documenting branding guidelines and templates for use across client projects.
REALTOR®, REALTY ONE GROUP (2020-PRESENT)
• Directed the visual presentation of property listings, ensuring all imagery and digital assets met high-quality standards and enhanced visual storytelling.
• Prepared high-quality image media for property listings and promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Designed custom digital and print marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, digital ads) to promote services and listings.
• Directed the visual presentation of property listings, ensuring all imagery and digital assets met high-quality standards and enhanced visual storytelling.
• Prepared high-quality image media for property listings and promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Designed custom digital and print marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, digital ads) to promote services and listings.
SKILLS
Visual Design & Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Graphic Design, Image Editing, Visual Storytelling.
Creative Direction: Art Direction (for photo/media shoots), Brand Consistency, Creative Problem-Solving, Visual Branding Strategy.
Digital Marketing & Web: Social Media Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Website Design Principles (UX/UI), Squarespace, WordPress, Mailchimp.
Project Management: Project Coordination, Planning, and Client Communication.
EDUCATION
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK — Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1993
LICENSES & DESIGNATIONS
• Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation (ABR®) National Association of REALTORS®, 2024
• Commitment to Excellence endorsement (C2EX), National Association of REALTORS®, 2023
• Real Estate Salesperson license, Arizona Department of Real Estate, 2019
• Pre-licensure Education certificate, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, 2019
• Commitment to Excellence endorsement (C2EX), National Association of REALTORS®, 2023
• Real Estate Salesperson license, Arizona Department of Real Estate, 2019
• Pre-licensure Education certificate, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, 2019
