ABOUTABOUT ME !
I’m Julie, Visual Production Graphic Designer
I am a visual communicator who has worked with design agencies and corporate companies to create sales enablement material for the executive audience. (Think white papers that speak engineering lingo, but understandable to a c-suite exec).
My design style is clean, branded and grid-based. I prioritize content over decoration and have a keen eye for detail. I’m not afraid to give an opinion AND respect your decision.
My skillset includes graphic design, template building, art direction, visual storytelling, website design and some css/HTML programming.
SERVICESWHAT I DO
Art Direction
Leading visual projects from creative concept to completion while communicating needs of clients to other designers, monitoring brand compliance and defining a visual story in digital productions and print media.
Production Artist
Created white papers, case studies, infographics, reference architectures, ppt presentations, booth graphics, posters for print and electronic publishing following a visual style guide.
Account Lead
Responsible for client interactions, marketing strategies, account planning, project estimates, proposals, leading teams, and program management. Focus on nurturing long-term partnerships and driving strategic growth.
Visual Designer
Developed social media campaigns, InDesign and Word templates and infographi and icon libraries that aligned with brand guidelines for corporate use in digital media and print material.
Project Manager
Juggling projects (30-50 simultaneously) from cradle to grave ensuring projects met goals within scope, budget, and timeline. Communicating with internal and external teams and reporting project status to clients.
Web Design & Programming
Design overall look and feel, then develop websites for small businesses utilizing WordPress, Elementor, WPBakery.
PORTFOLIOWORK I'VE DONE
TESTIMONIALHAPPY CLIENTS
EXPERIENCEMY BACKGROUND
RELEVANT WORK
Freelance Designer & Developer 1999 – 2025
Independently balanced and managed concurrent projects with design agencies, Fortune 500 companies (Nike, A-Dec, PeaceHealth), large corporations (Stormwater Management, Old Spaghetti Factory), non-profit organizations (Oregon Media Production Association, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council), world-renowned athletes (Surfer Gerry Lopez), and small businesses, creating collateral including logos, brochures, packaging, websites, and social media assets across print and digital platforms and managing projects end-to-end in roles that spanned account lead, project manager, art director, and designer.
Senior Designer / Creative Director 2014-2025
Kaia Communications
Directed a small team to effectively communicate complex ideas and data in visual projects from concept to completion for Intel and external partners (Dell, VMware, Oracle, RedHat, and Microsoft), managing the visual story of 500+ Intel IT white papers, partner briefs, infographics, and PowerPoints, using clear graphics to make information easier to understand and engage audiences.
Project Manager 2015-2018
Kaia Communications
Managed client relationships, led cross-functional teams, and allocated resources. Led 40+ simultaneous projects through the full 8‑week life cycle, coordinating resources, clients, and stakeholders, delivering 95% on schedule and within budget. Implemented project tracking system and file structure that optimized workflow and reduced miscommunication, increasing team productivity by 70%.
Senior Designer 2004-2014
Kaia Communications
Produced on-brand sales enablement collateral through iterative review processes. Produced over 800, 8–12-page, data center- and solution-focused, white papers, sales briefs, battlecards, case studies, infographics and reference architectures. Streamlined design-to-production workflows by creating reusable InDesign and Word templates, reducing design time by 20%. Created a standardized print production package which was later adopted by Intel and used in the Adobe DAM system.
Print Production & Layout Designer 2003-2004
Intel Corporation (Contract)
Prepared and delivered print-ready design files for marketing materials including white papers, briefs, case studies, and annual reports, managing prepress production workflow including file formatting, color correction (CMYK/RGB conversion), image resolution (300 dpi+), bleed and trim specs, and conducting on-site press checks to ensure accurate color reproduction and brand consistency.
LEADERSHIP
Financial Officer 2018-2026
Kaia Communications
Handled daily financial recordings (transactions, payroll, invoices) and provided future planning, risk, forecasting, and high-level financial health. Implemented QuickBooks Enterprise, reducing accounting costs by 50%.
Program Manager 2023 – 2025
Village Home Education Resource Center
Trained teens, tracked financials, and ensured excellent customer service. Redeveloped a teen work experience program, resulting in a 200% increase in revenue and 400% increase in student engagement within the first year. Documented training, daily operations, and procedures for full handoff, enabling faster onboarding of new team members and smoother workflow transitions.
Robotics Teacher 2022-2023
Village Home Education Resource Center
Introduced Lego Robotics challenges to learners aged 7-13. Facilitated students as they built a robot and programmed it to complete challenges. Supervised and managed students, utilized positive behavioral management, and maintained program supplies and equipment.
Administrator and Programmer 2015-2018
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School
Developed and stabilized a failing reading program included database creation, marketing materials, print vendor relations, prize inventory acquisitions, and communications. Redeveloped a student reading program, resulting in increased student engagement, grade and class competitions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication, Minor in Multimedia 1997-1999
Summa cum laude from Collins College, Tempe Arizona
Relevant Coursework 1996-1997
Classes included business law & applied calculus at University of Montana, Missoula Montana
SKILL LIST
Technical
Programs
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe DAM
- Microsoft Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Apple Keynote
- Google Apps
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Quickbooks Enterprise
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Communication Platforms
- Basecamp
- Wrike
- Teamwork.com
- Monday.com
- Slack
- Outlook
- Sales Force
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
Web Platforms/
Programming
- HTML
- CSS
- Shopify
- WordPress
Professional Skills
- Visual Communication
- Layout and Composition
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Production Design
- Brand Identity
- Print Design
- Presentation Design
- Publishing
- Innovative Thinking
- Conceptual Thinking
- Iterative Process
- Attention to Detail
- Color Theory
- Typography
- Translation-Ready Files
- Stylesheets
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Task Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Relations
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Positive Attitude
- Self Starter
- Resilience
- Visual Consistency
- Design Excellence
- Brand Strategy
- Image Editing
- Team-oriented
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Working with External Agencies
- Working with Internal Teams
HOBBIES
