Clay Garrett proactively created beautiful graphics for my podcast and helped it go from amateur to pro. He’s smart, responsive, and crazy-talented!
- Howard Jacobson, PhD — Plant Yourself Podcast host & co-founder of WellStart Health 
Graphic Designer
HealthCARE Express  |  Texarkana, TX  |  2021 to Present
Design marketing materials for various HealthCARE Express-owned properties, including urgent care clinics, physical therapy center, gym, age management clinics, and more. Create social media artwork for both public and internal promotions. Design motion graphics and video content for promotion within clinics. Design journal planner, workbook, and book cover for HealthCARE Express-owned self-development property Living Every Minute.
• Automated many of the journal planner’s repetitive design tasks with Adobe InDesign’s Data Merge capabilities, thereby saving work hours and decreasing errors.
• Greatly increased skills in motion graphics and video production.
Social Media Manager
The Plantrician Project  |  Remote  |  2021 to 2022
Responsible for all social media output for both The Plantrician Project and the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Tasks included planning social media schedules, designing content, writing post copy, and utilizing social media management platforms to streamline content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Created advertising material, originated video content, and designed infographics.
• Brought a new level of professionalism to social media artwork.
• Designed marketing campaign artwork and social content for The 10th Annual Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference.
• Designed social media and video content for two very successful fundraising campaigns.
Art Director 
VEGWORLD Magazine  |  Remote  |  2017 to 2022
Created the design and layout of digital and print versions of the magazine through advertisements, email newsletters, social media graphics, and media kits with a consistent focus on company branding. Met weekly with senior leadership to map out marketing efforts and strategize for future campaigns. Regularly contributed to interviews, profile pieces, and articles. 
• Designed new VEGWORLD logo and magazine layout for re-branding rollout in 2019. 
• Elevated the magazine’s print presence in the Dallas market. Mapped out strategies and utilized best practices to modify the magazine’s impact in digital and print. Collaborated with local influencers to build out the brand. 
Graphic Design Manager
Gregg Orr Auto Collection  |  Texarkana, TX  |  2018 to 2020 
Coordinated and oversaw graphic design projects from concept through to completion. Collaborated with marketing director, social media managers, and senior leadership to align brand consistency across all channels. Implemented unique marketing strategies, initiated designs, and adhered to deadlines and requirements at all times. Regularly communicated with print vendors and website providers. 
• Designed motion graphics using Adobe After Effects and Premiere for videos utilized on social and digital signage. 
• Launched monthly email marketing campaigns for 30 dealerships; researched topics, planned content, and edited copy for newsletters. 
• Created logos for affiliate Marine and RV dealerships. 
Graphic Design Coordinator
Unity Health  |  Searcy, AR  |  2016 to 2018 
Designed hospital system advertisements published in local and regional magazines, newspapers, and other print media; coordinated with local publications regarding ad placement. Curated content and copy for hospital informational material including brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and monthly and quarterly newsletters.  Collaborated with marketing staff and hospital fundraising department for input around promotional material. 
• Successfully executed a co-marketed and collaborative Unity Health / Mayo Clinic campaign. 
• Compiled a Unity Health branding guide, disseminated to relevant hospital employees for use in ongoing communication and prioritized uniformity. 
Graphic & Marketing Specialist
Red River Credit Union  |  Texarkana, TX  |  2008 to 2015
Oversaw web development for company website and developed original content for all digital and print graphics. Strategized on, and regularly executed marketing campaigns, pivoted where/when necessary. Developed cross-departmental committees regarding internal promotions and opportunities for improvement. Coordinated with a range of vendors to monitor multiple design projects. 
• Received the Cornerstone Credit Union League Award for ad campaign design. 
• Executed a re-brand of the company’s student-led credit union high school branches; provided critical reach in advertising, financial education, community goodwill, and brand building.
Express Employment Professionals relies on Clay Garrett for exceptional, quality flyer/media creation for important projects throughout the year. Clay is excellent, diligent and always works with us to deliver exactly what we ask for quickly and at the highest quality. Express highly recommends Clay for personal and business flyer/media creations.
- Joey Martin — Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner
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