Creative Graphic Designer
About Me
I am a Creative Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience delivering digital and print design solutions across government, freelance, and personal settings. I excel at balancing multiple clients and projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines even under pressure. My proficiency includes Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite, which I use to design templates, social assets, and marketing collateral. I am passionate about creating visually engaging and strategic designs that align with organizational goals.
Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse environments including military and freelance roles, where I have been recognized for excellence, such as receiving the Civilian Service Achievement Medal from the Department of the Army and a Certificate of Achievement from Delta Company, 1-46th Infantry Battalion. I am adept at collaborating with marketing managers, event coordinators, and leadership to deliver creative solutions.
My experience includes designing and producing print and digital marketing collateral, creating reusable design systems, and performing photography duties for large events. I have also managed supplies and equipment, reorganized digital catalogs to improve workflow efficiency, and generated branded content for social media platforms. I pride myself on delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines while maintaining strong client satisfaction.
I have a strong foundation in graphic arts and photography, supported by formal education including a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and a certificate in advertising web and graphic design. I am committed to continuous learning and professional growth, currently pursuing a Computer Science Certificate.
I am excited to bring my creativity, technical skills, and dedication to a dynamic team where I can contribute to impactful design projects and continue to develop my expertise.
Skills
Project ManagementCustomer ServiceCollaborationSchedulingContent CreationMicrosoft WordGoogle SuiteSocial MediaClient ManagementGraphic DesignZoomWordPressMicrosoft PowerPointWeb DesignEvent PlanningInstagramBrandingAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorIllustrationMarketing CollateralPhotographySquarespaceHTML CSSadobe indesignLightroom
Education
Computer Science Certificate
Certificate in Advertising and Web Design: Web and Graphic Design
GPA: 3.8; Dean’s List
Bachelor of Arts in Photography
GPA: 3.66; Dean’s List; Honors, Distinction in Art; Volunteer, Asheville Humane Society
Experience
Designed and produced print and digital marketing collateral including posters, fliers, brochures, handbooks, and event materials for multiple departments for print and digital distribution. Created templates and reusable design systems to streamline production and maintain brand consistency across campaigns. Collaborated with marketing managers, event coordinators, and leadership to deliver creative solutions aligned with organizational goals. Delivered high-quality designs on tight deadlines, balancing input from multiple stakeholders. Established and maintained records related to work performed. Performed photography duties for large MWR events. Recognition: Awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal by the Department of the Army for outstanding design contributions.
Captured high-quality photographs of federal and military personnel for official use, safeguarding sensitive information. Achieved a 98% customer satisfaction rate through rapid delivery (final images within 60 minutes). Reorganized 2 years of Lightroom catalogs, improving team access and workflow efficiency. Managed supplies and equipment while travelling between two studios weekly.
Photographed up to 220 cruise guests per evening, generating 80-90% sales conversion. Delivered exceptional customer service, earning 95% guest satisfaction and frequent tips. Utilized advanced photography techniques to capture posed and candid moments in challenging light conditions.
Provide creative services for 50+ clients, producing logos, illustrations, marketing graphics, event photography, web content, and custom apparel. Deliver projects on time and within budget with a 95% client satisfaction rate. Generate short-form video and branded content for social platforms (Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube Shorts, Facebook). Streamlined workflows to reduce project completion time by 20%. Recognition: Received a Certificate of Achievement from Delta Company, 1-46th Infantry Battalion for impactful design work.
Designed merchandise graphics, social media content, and brand visuals tailored to target audiences in the music industry. Maintained an organized digital library of 3 years of brand assets for ongoing use. Conducted trend research and developed conceptual content strategies.