Taylor Howenstine
Indianapolis, In
Howenstine Designs LLC
Owner / Designer
Dec 2013 - Present
Indianapolis, IN
- Developed authentic brands for businesses in the sports and fitness industry, positioning them as experts so they can increase their margins and market share.
- We developed a brand strategy workshop to help our clients identify the larger issues underlying their marketing and product concerns.
- Identifying the needs of our target market and develop solutions to address those needs, which in turn lead to increased revenue.
Monarch Beverage
Graphic Artist (Remote)
June 2018 - June 2019
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Graphic Artist
April 2016 - June 2018
Indianapolis, IN
- Designed point of sale marketing material for clients
- Collaborated with sales department to effectively communicate the right message for that target market
- Helped with commercial printing and print production
- Created large signage and environmental designs ranging from outdoor window graphics to full wall covers
Box Office Sales Representative
Toronto Blue Jays (Spring Training)
January 2019 - March 2019
Duniden, FL
- Sold over $90k in tickets by quickly learning sales software and stadium seating chart
- Assured the best fan experience based on their wants through suggestions and questions
- Promoted to will call after first month of sales
Sales Representative
Sunshine International
June 2015- April 2016
Indianapolis, IN
- Built relationship with managers and employees through great service and communication
- Actively made cold calls to expand business
- Found local stores in my region to further product awareness
J.D. byrider
Communication and Design Specialist
October 2014 - April 2015
Carmel, IN
- Implemented marketing strategies such as, pay per click (PPC), landing pages, email blast, digital & traditional print advertisements for over 160 plus franchises and company owned car dealerships
- Managed digital and print marketing materials to promote brand, generate sales, and ensured they adhered to legal guidelines while staying on brand
- Updating the marketing sales portal on a continual basis using design, coding, and a CMS
Yellow Page Group
Website Builder
June 2014 - October 2014
Carmel, IN
- Effectively communicated within multidisciplinary team of individuals in sales, copy writing, Q&A department, and other designers to create websites
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Graphic Design Intern
May 2013 - August 2013
Fort Wayne, IN
- Designed compelling assets that are both on-brand and meet objectives
Parkview Fieldhouse
Graphic Design Intern
May 2013 - August 2013
Fort Wayne, IN
- Marketed upcoming events through design to maximize attendance
MArian University
Major - Graphic Design
Minor - Marketing
August 2009 - December 2013
Indianapolis, IN
Google/Coursera | Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce certificate
- Explored entry-level jobs in digital marketing and e-commerce and identify the roles and functions that those jobs play within an organization. Was introduced to the marketing funnel and how it shapes the customer journey.
Win without pitching | Sales Workshop
- 4 day course teaching creative businesses how to implement value based pricing
- Navigating the 4 sales conversations
Section 4 | the Brand Strategy Sprint workshop
- Learned the frameworks and models of brand strategy used by fortune 500 companies.
2016 Monrach University
- Leadership and Development Certificate
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Certificate
Marian UNIVERSITY Football
2012 - NAIA National Champions
2013 - Team Captain