SKILLS

Dedicated artistic creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.

Design
- Branding guidelines and brand identity design
- Brochures and marketing material
- Handouts and marketing collateral pieces
- Logo’s, icons, and infographics
- Stationary and business cards
- Posters, post cards, and mailers
- 2021 Adobe CC
- Booklets, catalogs, and newsletters
- Color theory, typography, and photography
- Print material and vendor relationships
- Booklet, newsletters, catalogs, and annual reviews

Web & Multimedia
- Website/landing pages - internet/internet
- E-mail conceptualizing, creating, and applying/sending
- HTLM, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP
- Tridion, Pardot, Exact Target
- Macintosh and PC computers
- Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Front Page
- UX/UI
- Testing
- Flash/Animate/Video

Photography
- Digital
- Black & white/color
- Retouching/editing
- Photograph restoration
- Lithography

EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), 2009-present
Senior Graphic Designer
Oversee corporate design brand for 50 nationwide offices. Some larger projects include:

• Collaborated in the development of the company’s standard corporate branding guidelines for both print and web materials.

• Key member of the ThinkPHLY (2019-2020) and The PHLY Difference (2021) corporate campaign teams. Responsible for developing the following: digital and print ads for company recognition, promotional landing pages with form capabilities to generate leads, social media graphics to promote products and generate business, and marketing material pieces for representatives to use for talking points on agency visits. Develop promotional material such as coats; bags, cups, glasses, and t-shirts.

• Create brand visuals for PHLY Preferred Agents Conference’s held on the east and west coast biennially which include: save-the-dates and invites, banners, posters, presentation material, e-communications, and promotional material (t-shirts, hats, glasses, jackets, and bags).

KMURRI Designs, 2008-present
Freelance Graphic & Web Designer / Photographer
Serving clients in various markets such as; healthcare, photography, auto, food, and fitness to produce: logos, banners, annual reviews covers, photo enhancements, t-shirt designs, and website/social media design.

Bridgette Mayer Gallery, 2007-2008
Graphic Design Intern
Provide design assistance with promotional material for gallery.

Third Federal Bank, 2005-2009
Bank Teller
Oversee cash flow in and out of bank.

EDUCATION

University of Denver - Denver, CO
Masters of Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2017
Information and Communications Technology
Web Design and Development

Moore College of Art & Design - Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, 2008
Graphic Design Major and Photography Minor

HONORS & EXHIBITIONS

Honors: Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Unsurpassed Customer Service Award, 2013 - 2020

Honors: University of Denver
High Honors at University of Denver, 2015 - 2017

Honors: In the Community
Live Arts A.W.A.R.D Show 2009, Spring 2009
Fishtown Association Logo Contest, Winter 2008

Honors: Moore College of Art & Design
Senior Show, Emerging Artist and Designers, Spring 2008
MCAD, Scholarship, 2005-2008
Roosevelt Paper Calendar Contest, Second Place, 2007
Wear Your Voice, Ice Box Gallery, Fall 2006
AIGA Philadelphia student T-shirt competition, and exhibition
Student Show, MCAD, 2006-2008
Student Show, Community College of Philadelphia, 2002-2005

Honors: Girl Scouts of America
Silver Award, 2002
Champion and Caring, 2002
Good Citizenship Award Union League Philadelphia, 2002