CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
17turtles Owner | May 2008 to present
Responsible for all aspects of 17turtles, including creation of cards and other paper crafting projects, creation of all blog graphics, marketing, stylized product and project photography, photo editing, step by step photo tutorials, blog posts, social media posts, video tutorials, and video editing. Creator of digital end products including digital classes, guides, and tutorials, as well as digital art and graphics that can be printed and used for a variety of paper crafts including card making, scrapbooking, junk journaling or other craft projects.
Tim Holtz Sizzix & Stampers Anonymous Maker | January 2020-present
Responsibilities include using newly released products to create projects including cards, junk journal, tags, home decor, and other paper crafting items to be used for marketing purposes. Other responsibilities include photographing projects for use on social media and for other marketing needs, writing blog posts and tutorials, and creating video content to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Scrapbook.com Exclusives Creative Team | June 2020-present
Scrapbook.com Exclusives Creative Team | June 2020-present
Responsibilities include using newly released Scrapbook.com Exclusive products to create projects including cards, junk journal, tags, home decor, and other paper crafting items to be used for marketing purposes.Other responsibilities include photographing projects for use on social media and for other marketing needs, writing blog posts and tutorials, and creating video content to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Sizzix Creative Team | January 2024-present
Responsibilities include using newly released Sizzix products to create projects including cards, junk journal, tags, home decor, and other paper crafting items to be used for marketing purposes. Other responsibilities include photographing projects for use on social media and for other marketing needs, writing blog posts and tutorials, and creating video content to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
49 and Market Design Team Ambassador/Educator | January 2024-present
Responsibilities include using newly released 49 and Market products to create projects including cards, junk journal, tags, home decor, and other paper crafting items to be used for marketing purposes.Other responsibilities include photographing projects for use on social media and for other marketing need and creating video content for the 49 and Market YouTube channel to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sizzix Notions Commotion Fall 2023 | August 2023
Responsibilities included creating three paper crafting projects using Sizzix products and then teaching how to create each project to a group of retail store owners. This was done via a live 2 hour video workshop in a private Facebook group. Other responsibilities included photographing the projects for marketing needs and putting together detailed written instructions and supply list.
Sizzix Notions Commotion Winter 2024 | January 2024
Responsibilities included creating two paper crafting projects using Sizzix products and then teaching how to create each project to a group of retail store owners. This was done via a live 2 hour video workshop in a private Facebook group. Other responsibilities included photographing the projects for marketing needs and putting together detailed written instructions and supply list.
Scrapbook.com SBC Fest | September 2022 and September 2024
Responsibilities included creating a paper crafting project with a focus on Scrapbook.com Exclusive products and then filming an instructional video. The video was then aired on the Scrapbook.com YouTube channel during the event. Other responsibilities included photographing the projects for marketing needs and putting together a detailed supply list.
SUMMITS
Card Maker Success Summit - July 2022 and March 2024
Paper Crafters Get Organized Summit - April 2023 and April 2024
Stress Free Cardmaking Summit - September 2023 and September 2024
Scrapbooking Fun Summit - November 2023
PAST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jillbean Soup Graphic Artist | January 2015 to February 2023
Responsibilities include graphic and product design. This includes home decor items, digital cut files for use with electronic cutting machines (Silhouette Cameo, Glowforge, etc.) craft kits, pattern papers, stickers, embellishments, die cuts, packaging design, blog graphics, website graphics and marketing materials. You can check out my graphic design portfolio here.Jillbean Soup Design Team Member | January 2015 to April 2020
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc. to be used for marketing purposes. Other responsibilities include writing blog posts to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Sunny Studio Stamps Design Team Member | April 2018 to December 2020
Responsibilities include creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc. to be used for marketing purposes. Other responsibilities include writing blog posts to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Sunny Studio Stamps Design Team Member | April 2018 to December 2020
Responsibilities include creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc. to be used for marketing purposes. Other responsibilities include writing blog posts to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Therm-O-Web Design Team Member | June 2015 to December 2018
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Newton's Nook Designs Design Team Member | January 2017 to December 2018
Responsibilities include creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Newton's Nook Designs Design Team Member | January 2017 to December 2018
Responsibilities include creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Responsibilities included creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
CardMaker Magazine Design Team Member | July 2016 to December 2016
Responsibilities included creation of projects and marketing samples including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Sunny Studio Stamps Guest Designer | 2016 and 2017 Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Releases
Responsibilities included creation of projects including paper crafts, cards, home decor items, party favors, party decorations, gift packaging, etc., and writing blog posts to assist with marketing of new product releases, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
SRM Stickers Design Team Member | June 2015 to July 2016
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing, as well as educating and inspiring customers.
Create Magazine Design Team Member | January 2015 to December 2015
Responsibilities include creation of projects for publication in a digital magazine including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc.BoBunny Design Team Lead | September 2013 to January 2015
Responsibilities include: Coordination of the design team calendar - includes creating the calendar, developing specific assignments, designating designers to the different assignments, and turning in the calendar for approval; management of the design team blog/forum - includes posting each assignment to the forum, answering questions, making sure projects are posted and that supply lists and write ups are correct; assistance with managing the design team Facebook group as needed - sharing of the calendar, answering questions, etc.; writing blog posts for the BoBunny Blog as needed; answering questions about design team assignments, requirements, etc. Close communication and teamwork with the Design Team Coordinator regarding all of the above responsibilities.
BoBunny Design Team Member | September 2009 to December 2014
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with educating and inspiring customers.
3 Birds Studio Design Team Coordinator | December 2013 to December 2014Responsibilities include: Coordination of the design team calendar - includes creating the calendar, developing specific assignments, designating designers to the different assignments; receiving and reviewing design team projects and write ups; posting of design team projects to 3 Birds Studio Blog; communication with design team about assignments; managing the design team Facebook group - includes sharing of the calendar, answering questions, etc.; answering questions about design team assignments, requirements, etc. Close communication and teamwork with the Creative Director of 3 Birds Studio regarding all of the above responsibilities.
3 Birds Studio Social Media Coordinator | December 2013 to December 2014
Responsibilities include posting relevant content to the 3 Birds Studio Blog, Facebook Page, Twitter Feed and Pinterest Page to assist with marketing of the 3 Birds Studio brand.
3 Birds Studio Design Team Member | December 2013 to December 2014
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Elle's Studio Design Team Member | January 2014 to December 2014
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Pebbles, Inc Design Team Member | September 2013 to July 2014
Responsibilities include creation of projects and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
SRM Stickers Design Team Member | June 2013 to June 2014
Responsibilities include creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Leaky Shed Studio Design Team Member | November 2013 to February 2014
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Paper Bakery Design Team Member/Sketch Artist | May 2013 to February 2014
Responsibilities included graphic designer for scrapbook layout sketches, creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Bella Blvd On Going Guest Designer | October 2012 to September 2013
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc.
Northridge Publishing Cricut Magazine Contributing Designer | February 2013 to June 2013
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing detailed instructions to assist with editorial content.
Cricut Circle Blog Design Team Member | October 2010 to July 2012
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
GCD Studios Design Team Member | April 2010 to March 2011
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., and writing blog posts and detailed tutorials to assist with marketing.
Jillibean Soup Design Team Member | April 2010 to March 2011
Responsibilities included creation of project and marketing samples including scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc..
TEACHING
PUBLICATIONS - 2002 to present
Published work includes scrapbook layouts, cards, home decor, party favors, etc., in the following publications: Card Trends, Creating Keepsakes, Cricut Magazine, Paper Crafts, Simply Handmade, Scrapbook Trends, Scrapbooking & Beyond, Paper Creations, Scrapbook Generation CREATE Magazine, Card Maker Magazine
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Extensive experience with CMS platforms including Blogger and Wordpress
Mac OSX, Windows 7/8+
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Creative Scrappers Sketch Designer
November 2011 to March 2013
September 2014 to January 2015
September 2014 to January 2015
SRM Stickers Guest Designer
October 2012 and May 2013
Little Yellow Bicycle Guest Designer
March 2013, May 2012 and July 2012
A Cherry On Top Design Team Member
September 2009 toMay 2010
Paper Poppy Kit Co. Guest Designer
March 2010
Magistical Memories Design Team Member
January 2009 to December 2009
Mix It Up Challenge Blog Design Team Member/Sketch Artist
December 2008 to November 2009
My Creative Scrapbook Guest Designer
September 2009
Scrapbook Doodle Guest Designer
June 2009
Scrap Within Reach - Guest Designer
March 2009
Create My Keepsake - Design Team Member
February 2008-December 2008
