Summary
Design professional with significant experience in creating logos and visuals for organizations with large audiences and corporate brand guides. Skilled at completing web and print projects resulting in quality graphics, grids, and layouts. Excellent communicator who conveys technical information clearly and accurately. Responsible and detail-oriented project managing abilities. Strong writing and copy editing skills. Capable digital photographer for products and events.
Experience
Unarmed Security Guard, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. & Prosegur 05/2021 to 10/2021
Transitioned to Prosegur from Securitas employment after acquisition of Amazon data center contract.
Working as part of a team coordinating security operations for Amazon Data Centers in Sterling, Virginia.
Conducting hourly patrols, physical security screenings, vehicle entry processes.
Escorting Amazon employees into secure zones and ensuring all security procedures are followed.
Working as part of a team coordinating security operations for Amazon Data Centers in Sterling, Virginia.
Conducting hourly patrols, physical security screenings, vehicle entry processes.
Escorting Amazon employees into secure zones and ensuring all security procedures are followed.
Campaign Production Associate, HSP Direct 02/2020 to 11/2020
Developed mail design programs for non-profit entities and political campaigns based on location, demographics, and client deadlines in order to maximize return on investment and donor engagement.
Facilitated communication between writers, account managers, list managers, and external vendors in order to ensure deadlines are met according to client needs. Oversaw the production cycle of projects involving millions of pieces of mail every month, working within budgetary restrictions.
Created print-ready documents in Adobe Creative Suite, including letter designs, vector logos, photos, envelopes, and surveys. Worked in CMYK and spot color printing.
Facilitated communication between writers, account managers, list managers, and external vendors in order to ensure deadlines are met according to client needs. Oversaw the production cycle of projects involving millions of pieces of mail every month, working within budgetary restrictions.
Created print-ready documents in Adobe Creative Suite, including letter designs, vector logos, photos, envelopes, and surveys. Worked in CMYK and spot color printing.
Graphic Designer (Contract), McLean Bible Church 08/2016 to 02/2020
Worked with McLean Bible Church on their design team to create graphics for services broadcast across five church campuses to over 13,000 adults each week.
Executed the full range of graphic production processes from initial concept to finalized graphic development for incorporation into training presentations and documents. Consistently worked under tight deadlines for design projects.
Upheld brand guidelines and maintained a graphics library of completed designs, templates, and photographs.
Worked with foreign language speakers to create digital and print content in different languages, such as Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic.
Executed the full range of graphic production processes from initial concept to finalized graphic development for incorporation into training presentations and documents. Consistently worked under tight deadlines for design projects.
Upheld brand guidelines and maintained a graphics library of completed designs, templates, and photographs.
Worked with foreign language speakers to create digital and print content in different languages, such as Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic.
Congressional Intern, U.S. House of Representatives 07/2015 to 8/2015
Assisted staff team in Washington D.C. office of Congressman Chris Smith (NJ).
Initial point of contact with 4th District constituents, businesses, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), responding to requests for information and assistance.
Researched and drafted solutions on behalf of the congressman.
Initial point of contact with 4th District constituents, businesses, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), responding to requests for information and assistance.
Researched and drafted solutions on behalf of the congressman.
Volunteer, Gospel Link 09/2015 to 3/2016
Designed ID cards, assembled electronic briefing materials from pastors and missionaries overseas, and compiled summarized reports for sponsors.
Volunteer Commuter Assistant, Liberty University 09/2014 to 12/2014
Designed posters for campus-wide non-partisan educational campaign to increase voter turnout in local and national elections. Worked under tight deadlines for all design projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Studio & Digital Arts: Graphic Design. 05/2016
Liberty University, Cum Laude. Honors
Senior Thesis in Animation
Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) Certification:
Information Visualization 05/2018
Gestalt Psychology and Web Design: The Ultimate Guide 05/2018
User Experience: The Beginner's Guide 05/2018
Skills & Software
Adobe Software:
Highly proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, with a journeyman skill in After Effects, Adobe XD, Acrobat
Highly proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, with a journeyman skill in After Effects, Adobe XD, Acrobat
Other Programing & Software Skills:
Maxon Cinema 4D, Microsoft Office Suite, MacOS and Windows operating systems
HTML and CSS, (intermediate), with a basic knowledge of Javascript
Digital Photography (products and events)
Commercial writing & editing capabilities
Maxon Cinema 4D, Microsoft Office Suite, MacOS and Windows operating systems
HTML and CSS, (intermediate), with a basic knowledge of Javascript
Digital Photography (products and events)
Commercial writing & editing capabilities