Pictured Above: Pacific North West Salt Co. Logos
These two logos were produced for Pacific North West Salt Company based out of Portland, Oregon. The first logo is based on Hokusai's "Great Wave" painting and honestly might be my favorite logo renderings that I have ever produced. I was honored to have had the opportunity to work with these guys and I'm proud that I was able met their expectations for the brand (2014).
Pictured Above: Alpha Sigma Phi Fall Pledge Poster
As a founding father of Alpha Sigma Phi: Epsilon Rho chapter, I was proud to introduce our first official recruitment poster for rush week 2018 at Appalachian State University. Alpha Sigma Phi, an international fraternity, was founded at Yale University in 1845 and has since maintained a proud tradition of cultivating bright, young men into the future leaders of tomorrow. If you are interested in pledging this fall, please visit our Facebook page or join us for one of our brotherhood events and be sure to ask a member how you can 'leave your legacy' on campus (2018). #ToBetterTheMan
As a founding father of Alpha Sigma Phi: Epsilon Rho chapter, I was proud to introduce our first official recruitment poster for rush week 2018 at Appalachian State University. Alpha Sigma Phi, an international fraternity, was founded at Yale University in 1845 and has since maintained a proud tradition of cultivating bright, young men into the future leaders of tomorrow. If you are interested in pledging this fall, please visit our Facebook page or join us for one of our brotherhood events and be sure to ask a member how you can 'leave your legacy' on campus (2018). #ToBetterTheMan
Pictured Above: Canadian Hunter Whiskey
This is a marketing campaign that I produced for Canadian Hunter Whiskey as a project for my Advertising Creative class. The goal of the assignment was to develop a contemporary marketing strategy for a company that doesn't advertise a lot, to which my class unanimously decided on this brand (2016).
Pictured Above: AppSpeaks Panorama Event Posters
These are two posters I put together for AppSpeaks' annual Panorama event. AppSpeaks is a scholastic communication studies group that facilitates open dialogue about complex issues within society. Panorama is a student produced TED talk seminar that highlights student speakers from across all different disciplines and allows them to introduce topics they feel are of concern for the future to their community. As former Vice President of AppSpeaks, I want to congratulate everyone on this year's event as it was a huge success. I'm so proud of all the staff and speakers, ya'll did a great job (2018).
Pictured Above: Auto Shield Columbia & Thunder Shields Logos
These logos display the evolution of the Auto Shield Columbia brand, as they have been highly successful repeat customers. Chronologically, the logos appear in ascending order of creation following the company's various expansions. As their chief marketing strategist, I'm proud of the exponential growth of the brand and the direction in which the company is heading in aesthetically.
Auto Shield Columbia is South Carolina's ONLY triple certified and trained installers of premium paint protection film. Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra / Clear Wrap) protects the leading edge of your vehicle from damage caused by rocks, gravel, salt or insects through the application of a thin and virtually invisible urethane film. Thunder Shields, an expansion of this service, was designed to include motorcycle application as well. (2014-2018).
Auto Shield Columbia is South Carolina's ONLY triple certified and trained installers of premium paint protection film. Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra / Clear Wrap) protects the leading edge of your vehicle from damage caused by rocks, gravel, salt or insects through the application of a thin and virtually invisible urethane film. Thunder Shields, an expansion of this service, was designed to include motorcycle application as well. (2014-2018).
Pictured Above: Boondocks Sports Bar & Grill Logo
I've had an amazing time producing all types of media for Boondocks Bar & Grill. They have been exceptional clients and they're food isn't half bad either. If you're ever in the downtown Marion, NC area be sure to stop in and have a burger and a brew. You'll be happy you did. (2017, 2018).
Pictured Above: Boondocks Sports Bar & Grill Social Media Advertisements
These are a few social media advertisements I rendered for Boondocks Bar & Grill. I appreciate the fact that Boondocks gives me complete freedom over content for their events. I am happy to continue working with this company in the future (2017-2018).
Pictured Above: Boondocks Sports Bar & Grill Redesigned Menu
This is the newly redesigned menu for Boondocks Bar & Grill complete with table tent menus (pictured first). The redesigned menu boasts a plethora of new items and corporate sponsorship space, of which I took the liberty of including myself (2018).
Pictured Above: Boondocks Sports Bar & Grill Original Menu
This is the original Boondocks Bar & Grill menu rendered for the grand opening. Both the company and myself were pleased with the way it turned out. The culinary photography was a nice addition to the menu and also demonstrates my capabilities in multiple mediums of creative artistry (2017).
Pictured Above: Aleve & New Balance Magazine
These magazine advertisements were produced for my Advertising Creative class and demographically focused on an actively outdoor male, around 50+ years of age. I do not claim to own or monetize any of these logos or productions, they were strictly for educational purposes (2017).
Pictured Above: Bully Times & Revolver Magazine Covers
These magazine covers were produced for a class assignment where I had to replicate the original style to the best of my abilities whilst highlighting issues that immediately interested me. Concerning the Revolver covers specifically, the goal of the project was to render something that appealed to opposing demographics. I do not claim to own or monetize any of these logos or productions, this is simply for educational purposes (2012).
Pictured Above (Left): Young Guns of Country Tour Poster
This is an event poster that I produced for the country music band Old Southern Moonshine Revival featuring Zach Lockwood, and Ross Coppley for a show at The Swampfox Tavern in Marion, NC (2012).
Also Pictured Above (Middle): Gallagher's Last Smash Show Poster
This is an event poster that I produced for the comedian Gallagher, for a show at City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA, 2012).
Also Pictured Above (Right): John Michael Montgomery Concert Poster
This is an event poster that I produced for the country music superstar John Michael Montgomery and Blake Wise for a show at City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA, 2012).
Pictured Above: U.S. Freedom Fighter Championship: 14 Posters
These are event posters I rendered for U.S. Freedom Fighter Championship (USFFC), for USFFC 14 at HUSH Nightclub in Charlotte, NC. I do not claim to own the USFFC or Freedom Fighter Brand logos (2012).
Pictured Above: Boone N.C. Logo Concept
I've had a wonderful experience living in Boone for the last three years and this was my way of kind of giving back to the community that fostered much of my creative growth. The high country is such a special place, and I feel so blessed to have called it "home," (2016).
Pictured Above (Left & Bottom): Revised National Park Service Logo & Billboard
These renditions were created for an Advertising Creative class project in which I had to market an iconic advertising campaign, in this case the National Park Service, to a contemporary target audience (2017).
Also Pictured Above (Right): The Catawba Angler Logo
This is logo that was rendered for a personal friend of mine that owns and operates a river fishing guide service in western North Carolina (2015).
Pictured Above: Easy Green Lawn Care & Grass Choppers Lawn Care Logos
These logos were created for two local landscaping companies. I always try to work with private businesses and entrepreneurs to promote a prosperous business economy at the community level. No company is too big or too small for my time and services as I believe small businesses are the heartbeat of American stability (2013).
These logos were created for two local landscaping companies. I always try to work with private businesses and entrepreneurs to promote a prosperous business economy at the community level. No company is too big or too small for my time and services as I believe small businesses are the heartbeat of American stability (2013).
Pictured Above: Blue Ridge Mountain Stone Rebrand
This is a logo I produced for Blue Ridge Mountain Stone a company based out of the North Cove region of Marion, NC. You can clearly see the logo prior to the redesign in the image to the left. My design promoted a more friendly and approachable public image, which was one of the concerns the company had asked me to address in my process (2015).
Pictured Above: Cosmo Motors Logo
This is a logo I produced for Cosmo Motors prior to having been employed there as a vinyl application technician. At the time the company was restructuring and adopting a new corporate persona. This was my submission to their social media logo creation contest (2015).
This is a logo I produced for Cosmo Motors prior to having been employed there as a vinyl application technician. At the time the company was restructuring and adopting a new corporate persona. This was my submission to their social media logo creation contest (2015).
Pictured Above: Ace/Innovation Auto Detailing
These are two additional examples of small business cultivation in my local community. These logos were produced for the same company after some deliberation by the co-owners over the name (2013).
These are two additional examples of small business cultivation in my local community. These logos were produced for the same company after some deliberation by the co-owners over the name (2013).
Pictured Above: Jack Frost Dairy Bar
Jack Frost is a staple of southern traditional cuisine in Western North Carolina. Its become an annual summer tradition for many locals and tourists to stop in and grab a fresh scoop of homemade ice cream. Established in 1954, Jack Frost has become a monument to Appalachian business heritage in Marion, NC (2015).
Jack Frost is a staple of southern traditional cuisine in Western North Carolina. Its become an annual summer tradition for many locals and tourists to stop in and grab a fresh scoop of homemade ice cream. Established in 1954, Jack Frost has become a monument to Appalachian business heritage in Marion, NC (2015).
Pictured Above (Top Left): Tots 'R Us Learning Center Logo
Tots 'R Us is a local child development center in Marion, NC. They have a five-star rating on Facebook and have become a regional go to for day care services (2013).
Pictured Above (Top Right): Redman Home Restorations Logo
Redman Home Restorations provides the local community with painting, staining, and pressure washing services during the summer solstice and seasonal months. Protect your wood and vinyl siding with annual routine maintenance (2015).
Pictured Above (Bottom Left): New Hope Recovery Outreach Center
New HOPE of McDowell's mission is to provide aid to victims of physical, emotional, and sexual violence in families and relationships. They accomplish this by providing sanctuary, providing programs that promote prevention, healing, and empowerment, community education, and forming partnerships with related agencies and local citizens who support the reduction of abuse and violence. It was a privilege getting to work with this nonprofit company in providing support for local domestic violence victims (2015).
Pictured Above (Bottom Right): The Alpine City Sessions Logo
The Alpine City Sessions was a vlog series about life in regional Appalachia. It explored the heritage, the craftsmanship, and eclectic lifestyle that surrounds the Blue Ridge Mountains (2015).
Tots 'R Us is a local child development center in Marion, NC. They have a five-star rating on Facebook and have become a regional go to for day care services (2013).
Pictured Above (Top Right): Redman Home Restorations Logo
Redman Home Restorations provides the local community with painting, staining, and pressure washing services during the summer solstice and seasonal months. Protect your wood and vinyl siding with annual routine maintenance (2015).
Pictured Above (Bottom Left): New Hope Recovery Outreach Center
New HOPE of McDowell's mission is to provide aid to victims of physical, emotional, and sexual violence in families and relationships. They accomplish this by providing sanctuary, providing programs that promote prevention, healing, and empowerment, community education, and forming partnerships with related agencies and local citizens who support the reduction of abuse and violence. It was a privilege getting to work with this nonprofit company in providing support for local domestic violence victims (2015).
Pictured Above (Bottom Right): The Alpine City Sessions Logo
The Alpine City Sessions was a vlog series about life in regional Appalachia. It explored the heritage, the craftsmanship, and eclectic lifestyle that surrounds the Blue Ridge Mountains (2015).
Pictured Above (Left): Dandy Walrus Electric Tattoo Rebrand
This is a logo rendering for Dandy Walrus Electric Tattoo based out of Locust, North Carolina. The logo simply accentuates the prior content with a contemporary look (2015).
Pictured Above (Right): West Marion Elementary School Logo Concept
This design incorporated a panther clip art vector rendered prior to the conceptualization of this logo. I do not claim to own this image, this was strictly for demonstration of artistic capability and has not in any way been monetized (2015).
This is a logo rendering for Dandy Walrus Electric Tattoo based out of Locust, North Carolina. The logo simply accentuates the prior content with a contemporary look (2015).
Pictured Above (Right): West Marion Elementary School Logo Concept
This design incorporated a panther clip art vector rendered prior to the conceptualization of this logo. I do not claim to own this image, this was strictly for demonstration of artistic capability and has not in any way been monetized (2015).
Pictured Above: McDowell Technical Community College Upscale
This was a marketing campaign I produced as a graphic design project whilst enrolled at McDowell Technical Community College in Marion, NC. The goal of the project was to rebrand McDowell Tech as if it was to be accredited as a junior college with an athletic department and a cultural student identity. The project incorporated apparel design elements, as well as, an athletic logo and a mascot for our theoretical team, "the Tuskers." I wanted the logo to look hand-drawn vintage whilst cohesively incorporating modernized symbolism as well. The website was rendered as if observing on an Apple Safari browser (2012).
This was a marketing campaign I produced as a graphic design project whilst enrolled at McDowell Technical Community College in Marion, NC. The goal of the project was to rebrand McDowell Tech as if it was to be accredited as a junior college with an athletic department and a cultural student identity. The project incorporated apparel design elements, as well as, an athletic logo and a mascot for our theoretical team, "the Tuskers." I wanted the logo to look hand-drawn vintage whilst cohesively incorporating modernized symbolism as well. The website was rendered as if observing on an Apple Safari browser (2012).
Pictured Above: American Bully Kennel Adverts
These are social media advertisements for my United Kennel Club Certified Purple Ribbon American Bully Klik Klak back when I was really big into breeding and showcasing dogs. The images depict a Sire advertisement (center) and a seven generation pedigree (right). The logo on the left was rendered for an e-magazine, "The BullHorn" for breed information concerning the greater Western North Carolina area (2014.)
Pictured Above (Left): Freedom Financial Logo
Freedom Financial is a U. S. Veteran owned small business based out of Asheville, North Carolina. It was an honor rendering this logo for one of America's heroes (2016).
Pictured Above (Middle): 'The Big Dawg' 92.1 FM Logo
This is a logo I rendered for a local country music radio station 92.1 FM, 'The Big Dawg.' It was one of my earliest logo productions in my career as a freelance graphic designer (2014).
Pictured Above (Right): MotoMan Productions Business Card
MotoMan Productions is a videography service for power sports enthusiasts. Based in Western North Carolina, MotoMan productions is well known for producing media content for the 'Tail of the Dragon,' a roadway in Deal's Gap, NC well rewound for being America's most popular driver and rider destination (2012).
Freedom Financial is a U. S. Veteran owned small business based out of Asheville, North Carolina. It was an honor rendering this logo for one of America's heroes (2016).
Pictured Above (Middle): 'The Big Dawg' 92.1 FM Logo
This is a logo I rendered for a local country music radio station 92.1 FM, 'The Big Dawg.' It was one of my earliest logo productions in my career as a freelance graphic designer (2014).
Pictured Above (Right): MotoMan Productions Business Card
MotoMan Productions is a videography service for power sports enthusiasts. Based in Western North Carolina, MotoMan productions is well known for producing media content for the 'Tail of the Dragon,' a roadway in Deal's Gap, NC well rewound for being America's most popular driver and rider destination (2012).
Pictured Above (Left): Monster Energy II Production Concept
This is a concept for Monster Energy II, a reformulated all natural energy drink containing no carbs, no caffeine, and no sugar (2012).
Pictured Above (Right): The Admiral's Alehouse Product Placement
This is a product placement illustration for The Admiral's Alehouse, a fictitious restaurant, created for a branding strategy graphic design project (2013).
Pictured Above: The Admiral's Alehouse Brand Marketing Strategy
The images above contain the overall marketing strategy for The Admiral's Alehouse, a fictitious restaurant, created for a graphic design project. On the left, we have the client brief denoting the mission statement, amenities, and direction. The middle image defines the table of contents for the project book. The picture on the right is the mind map, illustrating the brand identity and structuring (2013).
The images above contain the overall marketing strategy for The Admiral's Alehouse, a fictitious restaurant, created for a graphic design project. On the left, we have the client brief denoting the mission statement, amenities, and direction. The middle image defines the table of contents for the project book. The picture on the right is the mind map, illustrating the brand identity and structuring (2013).
Pictured Above: The Admiral's Alehouse Sample Menu
These images depict the concept menu for The Admiral's Alehouse, a fictitious restaurant, created for a graphic design project. This was my first attempt at producing a menu and overall, in retrospect, I feel as though I did a thorough job creating a cohesive brand presentation (2013).
These images depict the concept menu for The Admiral's Alehouse, a fictitious restaurant, created for a graphic design project. This was my first attempt at producing a menu and overall, in retrospect, I feel as though I did a thorough job creating a cohesive brand presentation (2013).
Pictured Above: Eddie's After Hours Sexy Santa Competition
These were two of the very first original poster renderings I created when I first started getting into graphic design. These were rendered for a seasonal event at Eddie's After Hours, a local bar now permanently closed, utilizing Gimp, a free image manipulation software. It's amazing to see how fast I've progressed over the years (2011).
Pictured Above: 29th Annual Mountain Glory Festival Poster
This is the winning design for the 29th Annual Mountain Glory Festival held in Marion, NC. My design was chosen amidst the other advertising department students submissions giving me my first design competition victory ever (2012.)
Pictured Above: Springs Creek RV & Lake James Outdoors Banner
This is a banner I put together for Springs Creek RV & Lake James Outdoors, a binary local business located in Marion, NC (2015).
Pictured Above: Personal Branding Examples
These are a few branding examples of my own when I started becoming comfortable with design application and media presentation. As you can see comparatively, my technical abilities have exponentially grown in the time between my first attempt at self-branding (2015-2017).
These are a few branding examples of my own when I started becoming comfortable with design application and media presentation. As you can see comparatively, my technical abilities have exponentially grown in the time between my first attempt at self-branding (2015-2017).
Pictured Above: Rival Media & Marketing Logos
These are a few examples of my first attempt at successful entrepreneurship and freelance graphic design self-promotion. During this time I operated under the company name "Rival Media & Marketing" and began seriously establishing myself as a competitor in the career industry (2012-2015).