Summary
Intuitive graphic designer with extensive experience in online, print and marketing design. Passionate and inventive creator of unique designs that exceed client expectations and communicate to target audiences. Areas of expertise include…
| Digital | Brand | |
| Website Graphics Social Media Posts Email communications eBooks | Magazines Brochures / Newsletters Stationery / Events Advertisements | Brand Management Brand Identity Corporate Identity Retail Marketing |
Professional Experience
Humane Society of the United States – Senior Graphic Designer
Gaithersburg, MD, April 2019 – Current
Work independently to conceptualize and design print and digital creative for marketing and fundraising communications, and other projects for the HSUS and affiliates. Serve as lead designer on specific projects and coordinate with Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Senior Production Coordinator to create and maintain project schedules to meet all assigned deadlines. Promotes internal brand awareness through staff education, brown bag presentations and direct meetings with programs. Engage and inspire staff to apply the brand vision in their daily work and assists staff in using branded templates. Provide feedback and direction to freelance designers in order to maintain high quality design and brand standards. Collaborate, critique and brainstorm with the Brand and Visuals team on strategy for design and branding across all channels.
MITC – Graphic Designer/Marketing Team Lead
Frederick, MD, 2013 – April 2019
Oversaw brand management and designed all marketing collateral and incorporate into digital/print marketing for a workforce management software company. Managed company website, social media, and email marketing. Created and design internal corporate documents, PowerPoint presentations, and software graphics. Collaborated and managed marketing team, developed campaigns, and analyzed performance metrics.
Shady Grove Fertility – Graphic Designer
Rockville, MD, 2013
Developed brand identity and designed marketing and promotional materials and patient and physician communications for an infertility treatment services clinic. Designed all collateral for eBooks, newsletters, infographics, web graphics, email marketing, logos, clinical forms, stationery, and brochures. Wrote corporate identity and branding standards and was approved by management. Served as a copywriter for print, web, and email marketing. Built relationships with vendors and ensured production quality, replenished inventory, and requested quotes and processed projects.
Levin Group Inc. – Senior Graphic Designer
Owings Mills, MD, 2009-2013
Created designs for logos, brochures, stationery, clinical forms, corporate print advertisements, promotional items, email blasts, web graphics, trade show banners, books, package design, corporate mailers, newsletters, and marketing materials for a local dental practice and their clients. Oversaw training and development of junior designers by providing art direction and proofreading.
Additional Experience
Freelance – Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Baltimore, MD
Developed a freelance career and established many clients in retail, education, marketing and advertising, and non-profit organizations. Created designs from simple logos to complex marketing campaigns.
- Clients include: Loyal University Maryland, Enterprise Community Partner, Inc., International Youth Foundation, Bethesda Softworks, Maryland Institute College of Art, Dreamscape Marketing, LLC, Creative AV, Get Lit Lamps, and Angel Publishing.
Education / Training
Certificate in Graphic & Digital Design (2009)
- Maryland Institute College of Art, Division of Continuing Studies – Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (2005)
- Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, Maryland
- Joseph Carderelli Prize in Poetry (2005), MICA Achievement Award (2004-2005), Dean’s List (2002-2005)
Technical Proficiencies
| PLATFORMS: | Mac, Windows |
| SOFTWARE: | Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Web Software (WordPress, Drupal, HTML/CSS, SurveyMonkey), Email Marketing (MailChimp, ConstantContact, Benchmark), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) |