Professional Experience

Creative Lead & Digital Specialist - DeLine Box & Display | Denver, CO April 2018 – April 2025

• Spearheaded 57% YoY growth in digital department staffing through hiring, onboarding, and training operators, supervisors, logistics, and creative staff.

• Served as primary expert on the Barberan Jetmaster 1680 digital press; developed SOPs, resolved technical issues, and trained teams in operation and maintenance.

• Authored and delivered step-by-step technical documentation for Jetmaster, Zund D3 Cutting Table, and Tanabe Folder Gluer, improving uptime and consistency.

• Partnered with logistics and supervisors to improve transitions and minimize workflow bottlenecks.

• Improved ink savings by 15% annually through optimized file prep and color accuracy in collaboration with Pre-Press.

• Guided 100+ client projects from ideation through production, including packaging design, client consultations, and print setup.

• Designed internal and external materials including signage, promotional kits, and presentations.

• Led DeLine Digital’s branding initiative, setting visual identity and strategic messaging.

• Played a central role in making the Jetmaster 1680 responsible for over 50% of company revenue by 2025.

• Mentored cross-disciplinary staff with tailored communication and growth strategies.

• Created data-rich reports for leadership using Excel and PowerPoint, advising on investment and production priorities.

Design Manager - Design Works | Denver, CO November 2021 – April 2022

• Managed creative direction and graphic buildout for 15+ high-profile events including galas and fundraisers.

• Designed and assembled stage graphics, signage, and 3D structures using Adobe Creative Suite, Epson printers, and Graphtec plotters.

• Partnered with lighting, floral, fabric, and logistics teams to deliver seamless branded experiences.

• Engineered immersive event elements, such as layered entrances and narrative stage environments.

• Developed departmental workflows to improve timing and resource planning.

• Recognized by clients for high visual impact and creative execution under pressure.

• Mentored junior designers on material handling, large-format prep, and dimensional design techniques.

Founder & Principal Designer - RyJo Designs LLC | Littleton, CO 2018 – Present

• Built brand systems for startups and small businesses, including logo design, print collateral, digital graphics, and signage.

• Provided one-on-one consulting and on-site training nationwide for Barberan Jetmaster digital press owners.

• Balanced freelance clients with full-time roles through strategic project workflows.

• Handled all aspects of client relations, from proposal to concept to final production files.

• Maintained long-term relationships through consistent quality and service reliability.

Lead Graphic Designer - Minuteman Press | Lakewood, CO April 2017 – April 2018

• Designed business collateral, restaurant menus, billboards, brochures, and signage for 100+ clients.

• Created and maintained brand consistency across print and environmental graphics.

• Delivered high-volume design work while ensuring precise handoff for print vendors.

• Collaborated directly with clients to gather input, pitch concepts, and adjust designs.

• Helped increase performance and reduce lead times by recommending internal hardware upgrades.

Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Colorgate RIP • ArtiosCAD • SketchUp • Figma • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Large-Format Printing • Pre-Press File Prep • Structural Packaging Design • Presentation Graphics • Digital Asset Management

Leadership & Strategy

• Creative Direction • Brand Development • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Design Mentorship • Technical Troubleshooting • Preventative Maintenance Planning • Client Communication • Training Program Design • Reporting & Analytics • Visual Storytelling • Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Colorado Mesa University

President, Mesa’s Emerging Designers (MED)