snow blackwood

Graphic design and layout for publication, art direction at photo shoots, home styling

Freelance graphic design from home.

Production design for high-end corporate event pieces.

Brand management, ad design, marketing

Conduct sales for an array of association publications based in various geographic locations. Acquire new business and increase sales, consistently meet sales goals. Manage advertising and production of client publications. Coordinate with the advertising department the scheduling, wording, and design layout of ads running in major trade and retail publications. Prepare project summaries and lead meetings with local clients. Develop marketing programs for in-store promotions and internet advertising. Work with the IT and production teams to develop web and print sales kits materials detailing advertising options.

Design page layouts and ads for classifieds section. Graphic design for special projects, posters and internal company print. Job training for new designers & interns.

Design assistant to award-winning publication designer, Kat Topaz. Typesetting, page layout and photography for Beer Advocate magazine. Manage projects by collecting art from local sources and contacting national breweries to get photos for feature stories.

As the Creative Design Manager I was responsible for designing templates according to brand guidelines for national and internal company print (newsletters, posters, direct mail pieces and more), giving illustrated presentations of upcoming design initiatives and assisting in creative direction at national photography shoots

Trade show graphics and catalog design for footwear.

I love the process of solving communication problems visually. With my most recent work experience as the editor and creative director for Oregon Home magazine, I have proven skills in not only graphic design, creative direction and writing, but also in event management, marketing and business development. And with my experience as a mom of two lil boys, well, I'm an expert multi-tasker and hard working, fun-haver! So let's talk about you. How can we take your project and company to the next level?

* Developing brand familiarity through events, outreach, special projects and product development. * Specific support to company CEO with connections and scheduling of industry lunches and events * Supporting sales efforts in timber framing and reclaimed wood

Account management, advertising sales, editorial management, creative direction at photo shoots, home styling, publication design and layout, re-design of entire magazine and brand, website management, public speaking and event management.

Major in Graphic Design and minor in Latin American Studies Activities and Societies: AIGA Student Club

Fine Art Associates Degree - drawing, painting, sculpture and basic design classes Activities and Societies: Tennis, Spanish, Biology, Gardening