Hello! I am Jessica Buchanan. I’ve had a passion for graphic design for as long as I can remember and have been able to do some pretty cool work for amazing people and organizations over the past 20+ years. Awesome typography, brilliant print + digital layouts, clever commercials and beautiful photography fuel this fire to create and improve on a daily basis, but I have found no greater inspiration than simply sitting quietly with a tasty cup of coffee, a pencil and my sketch book. Free to let my imagination wonder. Open to discover new ways to put the visual pieces together. Sometimes the schedule doesn’t allow for that and I have to hit the ground running, but either way, my days are exciting!

My most thrilling work, however, has been motherhood, family, and friendship. My two boys make life a giant, crazy adventure full of baseball and smelly socks. A whole lot of coffee & Dr Pepper helps me keep up with them! Whether it’s grabbing coffee and a mani/pedi with great friends, relaxing on the porch with my sweet pup, or playing baseball with my boys, I’m loving every minute of this journey – or attempting to, at least.

The Official Résumé

E X P E R I E N C E

NotionBox Creative  |  Art Director
September 2022–July 2024

  • Created a wide variety of print and digital collateral, including logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, large-scale environmental graphics, web and social graphics for clients such as: The University of Tulsa, RumbleDrum, Tom’s Landscaping, Saint Francis Health System

  • Coordinated and managed projects with Asana and Monday.com project management software

The Voice of the Martyrs  |  Graphic Designer
June 2019–August 2022

  • Designed a variety of print and digital promotional and resource materials to support the global mission of the organization; projects included stationery, brochures, magazines, book covers, event graphics, environmental graphics, downloadable resource kits, social and web graphics, and UI/UX buttons

  • Provided art direction to other staff and contract designers

  • Coordinated and managed projects and deadlines with Basecamp and ClickUp project management tools

  • Responsible for color calibration of internal proofing printers and monitors to achieve accurate color reproduction from commercial printing vendors

Freelance Designer
October 2010–Present

  • Managed all aspects of business, client relations, estimates, invoicing, and billing

  • Developed print and web solutions for clients such as Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry, City Church, MUTUAL Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville, Ray of Hope Advocacy Center, Sal's Daylight Donuts, The Cottage Door, Precision Spinal Healthcare, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Hill Dermatology, Linen + Rust Event Design, Go Life Mobile Medical and The Cottage of Bartlesville

Price Tower Arts Center  |  Marketing + Design Strategist
February 2018–April 2019

  • Built and implemented the marketing communications strategy and designed the corresponding collateral while managing the budget to expand brand awareness, program engagement, and donor support for Price Tower Arts Center, The Inn at Price Tower and Copper Restaurant + Bar

  • Maintained the organizations website and social media channels to promote art exhibitions, Copper Restaurant + Bar and The Inn at Price Tower

  • Worked closely with Development team to promote annual fundraising activities and the capital campaign in addition to assisting with the development of effective donor stewardship

  • Managed event marketing and planning projects using Basecamp, ensuring successful coordination of major company events and integration with other marketing initiatives including PR and social engagement


Hobby Lobby  |  Creative Coordinator
August 2017–January 2018

  • Planned, managed and provided creative direction for a variety of product development and packaging projects for over 25 Hobby Lobby exclusive product lines with a team of eight graphic designers and production artists

  • Served as liaison between the creative department and the buyers to ensure mechanical accuracy and timely delivery of each design project

  • Mentored and trained designers in typography, hand lettering techniques, software techniques and color application


Walsh Branding  |  Senior Designer
March 2013–October 2015  |   August 2016 – July 2017

  • Created a wide variety of marketing materials including logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, environmental graphics, package design, web graphics, UI design and front-end web design

  • Trained Project Designers in software techniques and pre-press file preparation

  • Collaborated with other designers, writers and development teams in order to produce award-winning advertising and interactive pieces; clients included: ONEOK, Williams, Saint Francis Health System, F&M Bank, Osage Casinos and Quik Print of Tulsa

66 Federal Credit Union  |  Marketing Development Officer + Corporate Designer
January 2008–October 2010

  • Established brand standards, print and web collateral pieces, financial promotional campaigns, internal communications, peer management and external vendor management

Walsh Branding  |  Project Designer
March 2007–January 2008

V O L U N T E E R W O R K

Bartlesville Regional United Way  |  Campaign Marketing Committee
January 2019–March 2020
Former member of the Marketing Committee for the Bartlesville Regional United Way. My primary responsibility on this committee is to offer marketing and design recommendations, input and ideas to assist the Marketing Director on staff. The committee also provides support for the marketing elements of the annual fundraising campaign, which raises millions of dollars for the community agencies each year. More information is available at bartlesvilleuw.org.

The Cottage  |  Marketing Director
November 2015–December 2017
The Cottage is an organization in Bartlesville, Oklahoma whose mission is to bring a life-affirming voice to pregnant women by establishing relationships and providing care at their point of need; guided by the love of Jesus and giving hope to all those they serve. Free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are offered through a mobile unit and also include a residence home opening August 2016. I developed the organization’s brand, all promotional materials and event stationery during the initial launch of The Cottage. More information about this ministry is available at cottageforlife.com. Please note that I did not create the website, however.

Ray of Hope Advocacy Center  |  Hops for Hope Event Planning Committee
March 2011–March 2017
Former member of the Hops for Hope Planning Committee. Hops for Hope is the annual fundraising event for Ray of Hope Advocacy Center. Ray of Hope is a child-focused, facility-based program in which representatives from many disciplines (law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy) work together, conducting joint forensic interviews and making team decisions about the investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases. Visit rayofhopeac.org for more information about this incredible non-profit.

Bartlesville Regional United Way  |  Campaign Marketing Committee
July 2008–June 2013
Former member of the Campaign Marketing Committee for the Bartlesville Regional United Way. My primary responsibility on this committee was to create the overall look and feel of the annual fundraising campaign, which raised nearly $2 million each year. More information is available at bartlesvilleuw.org.

 

E D U C A T I O N

Oklahoma State University  |  Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design
2003–2006

Oral Roberts University  |  Commercial Art Major
1996–1999