Highland Village, Texas • klwcamp2@tx.rr.com
Creative leader with extensive experience developing impactful print and digital collateral, including corporate identity, packaging, advertising, marketing, in-store displays, and website design/management.
Proven ability to drive projects from concept to completion with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring cohesive branding and high-quality results across all media channels.
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Contract Creative Director/Art Director/Graphic Designer
October 2005-present
Founder of contract creative studio. Past and present clients include REM Global, Inc. (Sambuca Restaurants), Texas Live!, JCPenney, The R Circle, The Stix Icehouse, The Hospitality Suite, StoneGate Senior Living, Cozymels Restaurant, Meritage Homes, Lifetime Wellness, Voyager Expanded Learning, Agrinos and others.
Body of work comprises logos & identity sets, print and online advertising, social media, email blasts, website design/maintenance, app customization, trade show display graphics, POP displays/graphics, menus, pitch decks, product design, direct mail, brochures, folders, curriculum materials, billboards, dvd presentations, vehicle wraps designs, environmental/product/people photography and numerous other collateral.
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Senior Advertising Art Director
JCP Media, L.P. (JCPenney Company, Inc.); Plano, Texas
May 2002-October 2005
Promoted to lead direct mail campaigns, designing, art directing, and producing projects that exceeded sales goals. Earned the Marketing Excellence Award for the 2004 Holiday Gift mailer. Mentored creative staff and freelance talent.
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Advertising Art Director
JCP Media, L.P.
December 2000-May 2002
Directed and mentored creative teams while streamlining processes to reduce time and costs. Partnered with the Creative Director on vision and execution across divisions, art directing photo shoots, editing film, and approving final production art.
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Senior Advertising Art Director
JCP Media, L.P. (JCPenney Company, Inc.); Plano, Texas
May 2002-October 2005
Promoted to lead direct mail campaigns, designing, art directing, and producing projects that exceeded sales goals. Earned the Marketing Excellence Award for the 2004 Holiday Gift mailer. Mentored creative staff and freelance talent.
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Advertising Art Director
JCP Media, L.P.
December 2000-May 2002
Directed and mentored creative teams while streamlining processes to reduce time and costs. Partnered with the Creative Director on vision and execution across divisions, art directing photo shoots, editing film, and approving final production art.
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Assistant Art Director
JCP Media, L.P.
August-December 2000
Senior Advertising Designer
JCP Media, L.P.
August-December 2000
Developed layout designs that set visual standards for preprint campaigns, ensuring brand consistency across multiple projects. Directed photo shoots, contributed to film editing, and oversaw production quality. Mentored designers and introduced process improvements that reduced costs and increased efficiency.
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education
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
B.A. in Graphic Design, summa cum laude
GTE academic all-American (women’s tennis)
Omega Rho Alpha, Alpha Chi & Phi Eta Sigma honor societies
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macintosh skills
Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Acrobat • Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • Quark XPress
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photography skills
Nikon D3000
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professional organizations
TEAM Networking: Las Colinas Chapter
JCP Media, L.P.
August-December 2000
Supervised a team of Senior Designers, providing creative leadership and ensuring alignment with brand standards and project goals. Art directed fashion and still-life photo shoots, overseeing everything from concept to execution to produce visually compelling content. Continued to design layouts, produce mechanicals, and manage existing responsibilities with precision and consistency. Trained and mentored new hires and freelance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing design environment across the department.
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Senior Advertising Designer
JCP Media, L.P.
August-December 2000
Developed layout designs that set visual standards for preprint campaigns, ensuring brand consistency across multiple projects. Directed photo shoots, contributed to film editing, and oversaw production quality. Mentored designers and introduced process improvements that reduced costs and increased efficiency.
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education
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
B.A. in Graphic Design, summa cum laude
GTE academic all-American (women’s tennis)
Omega Rho Alpha, Alpha Chi & Phi Eta Sigma honor societies
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macintosh skills
Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Acrobat • Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • Quark XPress
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photography skills
Nikon D3000
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professional organizations
TEAM Networking: Las Colinas Chapter