• Supported training materials contributing to the readiness of U.S. and allied warfighters
• Led the 2D and 3D multimedia development of a new Initial Flight Training – Rotary program for the U.S. Air Force, directing up to 3 support team members
• Provided dedicated media support to 1 other aviation program while leading my own
• Concepted and led the visual development of CAE USA digital marketing assets for interactive use and video delivery
(1-year contract)
• Created 3D design concepts and the accompanying graphic designs for production utilizing client criteria, brand guidelines, research, and client ROI targets
• Developed detailed design decks for estimating and building including proposed architectural sizes, graphic sizes, framing, elevations, and material selections
• Leveraged proprietary ticket-based software to track project status, progress, and files
• Led the creation of custom exhibit, set, stage, prop, and environment designs primarily for entertainment, TV, events, and museums
• Led client-facing project meetings often in-person to best assess a client’s unique design needs, present designs, and to gather client feedback on designs for revision
• Grew engagement and project lead generation through improvements in online branding, SEO, and tailored content strategies using Google Analytics feedback
• Delivered between 150-200 designs each year of varying scopes, consistently meeting deadlines with a high degree of autonomy, prioritization, and organization
• Developed an InDesign template for exhibit presentations, increasing efficiency while improving consistency and standards for a design team of 9
• Achieved efficiency in workflow communications by building relationships with my team partners in Sales, Account Management, Project Management, and Estimating
• Spearheaded testing of new 3ds Max and AutoCAD software v. rollouts and provided troubleshooting for the team, improving performance while minimizing downtime
• Won some of the company’s largest design proposals including exhibits for Infosys, Harsco Rail, and Raleigh Bicycles, directly contributing to growth of staff and inventory
• Increased engagement and lead generation by introducing brand guidelines, refining Steelhead’s image across multiple platforms with new campaign brand messaging
• Developed a project archive system and a 3D file library on company servers, dramatically improving both productivity and accuracy in renderings