Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Type Enthusiast

Erica Mays

Baltimore, MD

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I have been an independent design and illustration contractor since 2010. I went to school for my BFA in Graphic Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art, with a concentration in Book Arts. I operate out of my home studio in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. While I started out as a jack-of-all-trades, I have grown to specialize in design that has lots of self-drawn illustrations and type. With a solid background in both art and customer service, I am a great creative team player.
Education
- BFA Graphic Design
  
  Maryland Institute College of Art
  
  2010 - 2013
  
  Concentration in Book Arts
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Daedalus Books
  
  Columbia, MD
  
  Oct 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
  
  Created in-house design assets for bookstore, advertisements for retail website, seasonal banners and animated ads, and photographed products for catalog production. Designed retail and wholesale catalogs for book, music, and video products. Juggled catalog production with photographing new products as they came in and met tight deadlines.
- Independent Design Contractor
  
  Erica Mays Design
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)
  
  Worked with multiple clients to create innovative design solutions. Created logos, business cards, brochures, newsletters, graphics, websites, illustrations, and other various collateral. Worked on several projects at once, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines.
- Graphic Designer/Production Artist
  
  Stanley Black & Decker
  
  Towson, MD
  
  May 2015 - Jun 2015 (1 month)
  
  Created flyers, banners, invitations, and advertisements for various stores affiliated with the Stanley Black & Decker corporation, as well as for internal use. Updated old sale promotions, made revisions to previous ads, and edited templates, alongside creating materials from scratch.
- Escalations Agent, Tier 3 Technical Support Agent
  
  Zenimax Online Studios
  
  Hunt Valley, MD
  
  Dec 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Offered world-class support to customers via email, chat, and phone tickets. Includes in-game support, technical troubleshooting, and solving billing and account problems. Worked to discern emerging issues and identify solutions for customers, members of the press, and coworkers.
- Graphic Designer/Production Artist
  
  Under Armour
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 (2 months)
  
  Worked with apparel design team to edit and finalize styles for various seasons of performance apparel. Calibrated fabric colors for digital use, converted sketches to line drawings of athletic wear, and designed multiple graphics for youth shirts.
- Photographer and Photo Editor, Sales Associate
  
  Sharpshooter Imaging
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
  
  Took photographs of National Aquarium visitors in front of green screen, retouched and edited them into various themed backgrounds. Sold photographs in various packages.
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  Art with a Heart
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
  
  Designed various pieces of collateral and branding materials to promote organization events, such as the annual Shop & Bop, art classes, and presence at the recurring Baltimore food
  truck "Gathering." Included postcards, signage, photography, and web materials.
- Graphic and Web Designer, Photographer, Assistant Stage Manager
  
  Romeo and Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending, The Impressionable Players
  
  Washington, DC
  
  May 2010 - May 2011 (1 year)
  
  Designed branding and promotional materials, including logo, advertisement poster, postcards, and website. Assisted stage manager in all aspects of production, resulting in first-place wins at both the Summer and Fall Capital Fringe Festival.
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AIGA, Creative Circle, The Boss Group
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