EXPERIENCE
Kitchen & bath designer/sales
SIGNATURE KITCHEN & BATH | SAINT PETERS, MO
February 2022 - Present
• Meet with clients to discuss scope of work and assist in choosing materials for their new space based off budget and style
• Create designs using 2020 Design software and calculate material quantities for projects
• Price all materials needed and labor to install project
• Measure client’s space to ensure correct material sizes and quantities are ordered and revise designs as needed
• Write contracts and prepare purchase orders, drawings and other paperwork for project
• Assist install team during installation period by ordering and tracking replacement parts
• Project management of showroom remodel
Kitchen & bath designer
THE HOME DEPOT | WENTZVILLE, MO
March 2021 - February 2022
• Assist clients in choosing cabinet brand, style and colors, countertop material, in-cabinet organization accessories and appliances
• Create design layouts using 2020 Design software based on customer, installer or builder provider measurements
• Communicate with clients via phone, email and in-person appointments to review, revise and finalize design projects
Bartender/Server
THE BRASS RAIL | O’FALLON, MO
October 2019 - December 2022
• Interact with guests, inform them about the details of menu items and up-selling when possible
• Go above and beyond to ensure each guest is satisfied and has an above average dining experience
• Process payments
• Oversee co-workers to ensure closing duties are completed
Freelance graphic designer
MEGAN GEORGE DESIGN | SAINT CHARLES, MO
2013 - 2022
• Design creative pieces for a broad range of clients in many different industries
Senior Graphic Designer
THE GRAPHICS COMPANY | SAINT LOUIS, MO
August 2015 - August 2019
• Design sales and marketing material for a variety of clients within their specified brand guidelines
• Create artwork for vinyl wrapped interior rooms
• Create and update packaging for automotive clients
• Oversee my own projects, prepare all finished files for pre-press and upload to specified printer
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
THE WATERWAYS JOURNAL, INC. | SAINT LOUIS, MO
March 2013 - August 2015
• Design, update and coordinate ads for weekly, monthly and annual publications
• Weekly layout of The Waterways Journal publication
• Format listings and advertisements in the Inland River Record annual publication, prepare file for pre-press and upload for print
• Design marketing material, directories and environmental graphics for annual trade shows
• Create media kits, digital advertising and promotional items for all publications
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ABSTRAKT MARKETING GROUP | SAINT LOUIS, MO
November 2012 - March 2013
• Design marketing material for human resources department and monthly company newsletter
• Create and maintain in-house social media artwork
• Design supporting graphics for prospective client PowerPoint presentation proposals
• Layout sell sheets and pricing menus for Prospekt Automotive team
EDUCATION
Schluter-systems innovation workshop part 1
Saint Louis, MO
September 2023
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY | SAINT CHARLES, MO
B.F.A. STUDIO ART, EMPHASIS GRAPHIC DESIGN
August 2007 - May 2011
Dean's List
KNOWLEDGE
Mac and PC Platforms
2020 Design
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
SKILLS
Drawing Computerized Layouts
Measuring Spaces
Calculating Tile & Grout Quantities
Pricing & Ordering Materials
Pricing Labor
Balanced Scheduling
Self-Management
Attention to Detail
Desktop Publishing
Branding
Photo Manipulation
Packaging Design