
Freelance graphic designer, writer, editor
Greater Memphis Area

Freelance graphic designer, writer, editor
Greater Memphis Area
I’m a freelance graphic designer, write, editor and social media geek in west Tennessee. My husband and I have two girls, one in high school, one in college.
I particularly love working with churches and Christian ministries and organizations, many of whom do not have the resources to staff a full-services communications department.
My vision is to use my God-given passion and gift for writing, design, social media and communications to help them accomplish their mission and establish a strong presence in the community.
I'm involved in the Memphis Tech Community with Social Media Expedition, BarCamp Memphis and SocialCamp Memphis.
Print design, social media
(Graphic Design industry)
March 2003 — Present (6 years 5 months)
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
August 2002 — May 2003 (10 months)
Provided comprehensive graphic design services (see previous volunteer position) for a 7000-member urban church. Responsible for large and small design projects from concept through delivery.
Provided technical assistance and instruction to staff members.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
August 1999 — August 2002 (3 years 1 month)
Provided comprehensive graphic design services (see previous volunteer position) for a 7000-member urban church. Responsible for large and small design projects from concept through delivery.
My work in this position led to a paid staff position.
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
May 2000 — May 2001 (1 year 1 month)
• Oversaw a small group of provisional League members through nine-month League orientation course
• Taught orientation material in weekly sessions
• Tracked completion of membership requirements
• Served as mentor to new members
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
May 1999 — April 2000 (1 year)
• Oversaw production, editorial content and advertising for 80-page magazine published by the Junior League of Memphis
• Managed a 22-member volunteer staff
• Generated editorial content around a theme assigned by League president
• Assigned, wrote and edited articles
• Assigned and edited photographs for editorial and advertising content
• Layout of entire 80-page magazine (four issues) in QuarkXPress
• Collected art from advertisers
• Completed advertising layout for some advertisers
• Coordinated printing of magazine
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
May 1998 — May 1999 (1 year 1 month)
• Assisted with editorial duties in preparation for editor position
• Wrote articles
• Served dual role as assistant editor and advertising layout editor
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
May 1997 — March 1998 (11 months)
• Layout of some advertisements
• Collected camera-ready art from advertisers
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 1986 — August 1994 (8 years 8 months)
• Performed clinical audiological assessment and interpretation of test results.
• Conducted hearing aid evaluation, fitting, consultation and orientation for hearing-impaired patients based on applicable history and findings
• Provided follow-up care for hearing aid patients, troubleshooting and coordinated repair service
• Trained and supervised audiology support staff
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 1984 — January 1986 (1 year 6 months)
Outside sales for a hearing aid manufacturer.
Responsible for meeting monthly sales goals for a six-state territory, developing client base and promoting brand loyalty.
• Provided technical advice, account development and maintenance and represented the company at conferences and professional meetings.
• Conducted sales presentations and new product demonstrations and support.
• Identified prospects, generated leads
• Maintained beneficial business relationships through regular office visits, written and telephone contact
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
May 1983 — August 1984 (1 year 4 months)
Performed and interpreted clinical audiological evaluations in a busy ENT practice.
M.A. , Audiology , 1982 — 1984
B.S.E. , Speech Pathology , 1977 — 1980
graphic design, writing, editing, technology
Social Media Expedition, Planning committee for BarCamp Memphis and SocialCamp Memphis, Christ United Methodist Church