Experience
ClearBrooke Design
Owner, Graphic designer/Illustrator
Graphic Designer with extensive experience in a professional environment. Knowledge of document/web design, creative concepting illustration, art direction, bespoke design, and project management.
Deloitte | Overall Tenure: 28 yrs | National, international, remote
Senior manager – graphic design, National Audit & Assurance Pursuit Management
August 2018 - September 2022 (4 years 2 months)
During my long tenure at Deloitte, I collaborated with writers, editors, and executives to create proposals, presentations, microsites, and videos to pursue new business and retain clients. As a member of an elite national group, the focus was on large, complex pursuits directed at the C-suite officers and boards of Fortune 500 companies.
As a member of an elite national group, the focus was on large, complex pursuits directed at the C-suite officers and boards of Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Apollo Global Management, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, The Blackstone Group, Boeing, BNP Paribas, BP, General Motors, Nike, Morgan Stanley, Procter & Gamble, Royal Bank of Canada, and Toyota. These high-profile pursuits were for work in the multimillion-dollar range. For example in one fiscal year supported $246 million in pursuit wins. These team-based proposals included regular input from senior leaders, including partners, directors, and senior managers.
Typical projects ranged from one month to more than a year in duration, with many iterations to hone key messaging and data developed specifically to support business development efforts with each organization. Responsible for overall graphic design components and for maintaining continuity for all content.
In addition to proposal work, created and led a digital delivery team of designers working both nationally and globally. This role also involved coordinating with vendors, testing new tools, and deploying innovative technology. Mentored and trained designers from different functional areas to become my force multipliers. Influencing our main developers’ product roadmap based on Deloitte’s business requirements.
Graphic Design Manager, Office of the CEO National Audit Pursuits
February 2013 - August 2018 (5 years 7 months)
Lead digital delivery efforts cross-functionally for national pursuits business development. Involved in testing new technologies and managing relationships with vendors. Creative direction and design development for our largest clients and potential client pursuit development. Regular interaction and working with our C-Suite level leaders. Mentored and coached designers.
Senior Graphic Designer, Office of the CEO National Audit Pursuits
May 2003 - February 2013 (9 years 10 months)
Design development for audit pursuits for the Office of the CEO group.Developing concepts and creativity for top-tier audit pursuits. Leading efforts in digital delivery for national pursuits.
Graphic Designer, Office of the Chairman
April 1997 - May 2003 (6 years 2 months)
Graphic designer with the Office of the Chairman. Designed proposals and presentations for top-tier clients or potential clients of Deloitte. Worked on the national CFO conference design and conceptualization.
Marketing Assistant Oklahoma Practice
March 1995 - April 1997 (2 years 2 months)
Graphic designer, and marketing assistant for the Oklahoma practice of Deloitte.Worked on all marketing and proposal endeavors.
Bank of Oklahoma | Tenure: 3 yrs | Tulsa, OK
Production coordinator/graphic designer
Marketing and design for all branches as well as production management for large print runs, signage, and sales meetings.
Technical Skills - Expert Level
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Tumult Hype
Zoomforth
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design |BFA, graphic design | 1991
Ohio Wesleyan University | Bachelor's program, fine and studio arts | 1987-1989