GRAPHIC DESIGNER
gehler03@gmail.com
513-802-1555
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, Ky)
2012-2017 BFA, Visual Communication Design 3.3 GPA
Honors - Northern Kentucky University’s Dean’s List
Wright State University (Dayton, ky)
2010-2012
SOGETI (CINCINNATI, OH)
March 2022-Present
Senior UX/UI Consultant:
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Lead the UX/UI design team on projects
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Creating dynamic user experience and interface design for a variety of interactive applications
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Produce high-quality UX design prototypes, wireframes, and storyboards
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Developed and maintained component library; creating the look and feel of our clients’ web apps, software systems and more
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Work closely with UX designers and developers throughout a project
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Perform A/B testing on a variety of design elements including email templates and landing pages
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Prepare presentations/pitches for current and future clients
SWIVEL (CINCINNATI, OH)
September 2021-March 2022
Digital Designer lead:
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Lead the design of B2B marketing campaigns from ideation to execution for 7 clients
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Create, design, and maintain all marketing assets and social content to support clients’ strategic business objectives
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Develop and design web pages and other digital deliverables
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Created animation advertisements using After Effects to increase brand engagement
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Establish brands’ visual and photography standards and maintain consistency across all channels
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Perform A/B testing on a variety of design elements including email templates and landing pages
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Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows and systems for both digital lead generation and management
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Balance multiple projects at once while adhering to tight deadlines and budgets
ICON MARKETING COMMUNICATION (COVINGTON, KY)
April 2021-September 2021
Content Creator & Studio Lead:
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Led the design of social media content for a variety of both national and local brands including Tempur-Pedic, Gorilla Glue, Braxton Brewing Co, and more
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Created animation advertisements using After Effects to increase brand engagement
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Developed, led, and maintained processes for studio production of in-house photography and video content creation
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Maintained professional and productive relationships with clients
Quotient FKA Ahalogy (Cincinnati, OH)
January 2019-April 2021
Marketing and Sales Designer:
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Created social ad mock-ups, website mock-ups, infographics, one-pagers, and presentations for the sales team
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Designed lookbooks on both current and upcoming trends and campaigns
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Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure consistent branding among all marketing assets
Paid Media Designer:
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Designed both paid and organic social media ads utilizing influencer content and client-provided assets
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Followed style guidelines for globally-known CPG brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and more
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Created scroll-stopping static, video, and gif ads with eye-catching overlays
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Performed monthly A/B testing on campaigns over $50k
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Led in-house photography and videography work for large-scale brands including Jergens, Samuel Adams, Dasani, and more
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Developed and maintained company-wide processes and best practices for ADUSA Supply Chain, which supports leading omnichannel grocery brands such as Food Lion, Giant, and Stop & Shop
Innomark Communications (Fairfield, OH)
May 2017-January 2019
Graphic designer:
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Created visual display layouts with accompanying print and video set-up instructions
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Collaborated with creative leadership and sales to create visual marketing concepts, graphics and artwork for prototypes, and client presentations
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Used design thinking to develop new ideas based on appearance, function, innovation, materials, methods of production, and client specifications
Downing Displays (Milford, OH)
January 2017-May 2017
Graphic designer:
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Utilized both client-provided artwork an in-house designs to create custom exhibits for trade shows
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Assisted with creation of large-scale prints, banner stands, and more
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Matched Pantone colors on multiple substrates and designs for print
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Maintained professional, collaborative relationships with clients
Signature Hardware (Erlanger, ky)
May 2016-December 2016
Graphic design intern:
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Assisted with overall brand identity and development
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Designed company posts for a variety of social media platforms
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Created concise and easy-to-read customer-facing installation guides
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Conducted in-house photography and editing
Jewel-Craft Inc. (Erlanger, ky)
April 2015-May 2016
Graphic designer and photographer for LogoArt division:
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Owned design of company marketing collateral including: banners, posters, flyers, order sheets, line work, and catalogs
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Conducted in-house photography and editing
RELATABLE HISTORY
DGSTUDIOS (Cincinnati, oh)
JANUARY 2014-PRESENT
Owner/Lead Photographer.Videographer/Designer
Website: www.dgphotoanddesign.com/
SOFTWARE SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Graphic Design | Social Media Design | Animation | Photographer | Videographer | Web Design | UI & UX Design | Wireframes | Storyboards | Art Direction | Branding | SEO | Basic HTML | Print Design | Time Management | Leadership | Experience with startups | Client Relationships | Project Management | Multitasking and Prioritizing | Team Communication and Collaboration
SOFTWARE & TECH
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD : Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects & Acrobat
INTERFACE DESIGN TOOLS: Miro, Figma, & Axure
MICROSOFT OFFICE : Outlook, Power Point & Excel
CAMERA/VIDEO EQUIPMENT : Nikon, Canon, Panasonic GH5, Etc.
LIGHTING/AUDIO EQUIPMENT : Camera offset Flash/strobes, Profoto Art, Tascam & Zoom digital recorder