A problem solving Graphic Designer with 10+ years experience in creating high quality print and digital designs, using Adobe Creative Suite products while maintaining multiple projects simultaneously from conception to deliverables.
Experience
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/FREELANCE
JecoAnnapolis {June 2024-Present} Designed wireframe for website, email graphics & B2B graphics
Deckiez {May 2024-Present} Designed social media graphics, trade show display & POS displays
Cobram Estates {May 2023-Present} Designed shelf signage, product mockups, digital graphics, packaging & displays
PSC {Oct 2017-Present} Designed consumer packaging, POP displays & powerpoint presentation
2Bs Art Glass {May 2019-Dec 2021} Designed logo, business card & website
Posh Salon & Spa {Jan 2011-Jun 2012} Designed logo, digital & print graphics
Bahama Sun Salon {Dec 2007-Feb 2011} Designed digital & print graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGNER- Chesapeake Family Media
Designed ad designs for print & digital media
Reviewed & revised submitted design files to publishing standards
Created icons & infographics for website & magazine
Designed email marketing campaigns
Developed short informational videos for website & social media
Communicated directly with clients and support staff
Led project to move email marketing platform along with redesign resulting in an open rate increase from 9% to over 30%
Worked with developers for website platform transfer and redesign to increase traffic and efficiency
GRAPHIC DESIGNER- Pacific Southwest Container (PSC) {May 2013 - Mar 2017}
Designed packaging from conception to deliverables for consumer produce
Designed pallet wraps and displays for grocery stores and club stores
Created powerpoint presentations for sales team
Created 3D renderings and 3D PDFs for client reviews
Preflighted design files and client submitted files for lithography and flexography printing
Communicated directly with clients and support staff
Developed graphics and brochures for PSC charity events
Collaborated in multi-departmental meetings to plan packaging solutions
Skill Sets
Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Animoto
Mailchimp
Constant Contact
Wordpress
Wix
Emerging skills in Procreate, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Fresco, Adobe After Effects
Project Management
In-house file management database
Asana
Slack
Google Workspace- Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms
Microsoft Office- Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
Content Management- Wordpress, Joomla
Interdepartmental collaborations for projects
Magazine Manager