GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Graphic Designer with extensive experience managing and implementing the visual design process, from conceptualization to delivery; expert at interdepartmental coordination, communication and management; understand design systems, the agile process and user experience methodology.
Competencies/Skills:
Art Direction & Brand Management, Logo & Icon Development, Photo Editing, Presentations, Publication Design and Layout, Social Media Campaigns, UI/UX Design, Vyond Animations, and Web Design
Art Direction & Brand Management, Logo & Icon Development, Photo Editing, Presentations, Publication Design and Layout, Social Media Campaigns, UI/UX Design, Vyond Animations, and Web Design
Software Knowledge:
Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate, Captivate, Microsoft Office Suite, Sketch, Vyond, Canva
Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate, Captivate, Microsoft Office Suite, Sketch, Vyond, Canva
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Visual Information Specialist (5/2024 to present)
National Capital Parks - East, Washington, D.C.
National Capital Parks - East, Washington, D.C.
An administrative unit of the U.S. National Park Service that manages 14 parks in and near Washington, D.C.
I visit sites to photograph and recommend improved signage for the parks in our portfolio; Create information signs; Develop posters and banners for special events; and Design a variety of print material to support our superintendent and staff.
Contract Senior Graphic Designer (4/2022 to 2024)
EFI Foundation, Washington, D.C.
EFI Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Company educates the public on issues relating to technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition.
I designed and formatted reports, factsheets, and a variety of marketing materials; Developed templates (presentations and white papers) for staff and other contributors; Created digital assets (figures and charts) to support the research team; and Enhanced and maintained company branding.
Freelance Graphic Designer (8/2020 to 4/2022)
(Self-employed), Camp Springs, Maryland
I developed a variety of print and digital graphics for clients: logos, publications, social media campaigns, UI designs for websites and more.
Graphic Designer (2/2015 to 8/2020)
Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), Vienna, Virginia
Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), Vienna, Virginia
LHH provides career development, workforce transformation, and leadership programs in over 70 countries.
I developed a variety of print and web-based graphic material for internal and external clients as well as graphics and html/css for DevelopMe and Docebo portals; Created animated videos for Career Transition and Redeployment; Assisted with UX design of the new Career Resource Network (CRN) and DevelopMe portals; and Managed external resources: illustrator, voice talent, and editor as needed.
Art Director (4/2005 to 1/2015)
MasteryWorks, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia
MasteryWorks, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia
MasteryWorks provided over a million managers and employees with online career solutions.
I governed the production of approximately 50 different career solutions; Managed company branding and quality control on all products; Developed and maintained company website; Created marketing material and client web portals (using a customized CMS); and Maintained and organized library of digital assets for print and web.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Advertising Design and Illustration
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio
Certificate: UX Design
General Assembly, Washington, District of Columbia
General Assembly, Washington, District of Columbia
Certificates: Web Development, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign
EEI Communications, Alexandria, Virginia
EEI Communications, Alexandria, Virginia
Training: UX Design, Agile Project Management, Design Thinking
LinkedIn Learning (online)
LinkedIn Learning (online)
Training: Animation and Multimedia
Prince Georges Community College, Largo, Maryland
Prince Georges Community College, Largo, Maryland