Brittany Davis
Industrial & graphic designer — Charlotte, NC
About
Energetic and creative designer with natural talent in and life long passion for art and design. Interests include creative direction, print design, and branding in the higher education, entertainment, corporate and sports fields. Currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design to strengthen my abilities as a creative as well as gain the skills necessary to educate the next generation of creative minds.
Specialties: Product development, digital media (Adobe Creative Suite), print, branding, soft product design (shoes & bags), traditional media (painting, drawing), consulting
- Experience:
- 5 years
- Education:
- Savannah College of Art and Design (2012 - present) MFA, Graphic Design Candidate
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Spring 2012) Certificate of Continuing Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2010-2011) Post Baccalaureate program | GPA: 3.00
North Carolina State University- Raleigh, NC (2005-2009), Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Award
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Graphic Design (minor) | Major GPA: 3.96, total GPA: 3.67 - Affiliations:
- IDSA
- Awards:
- Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Design Competition:
1st Place Promo Campaign, 2nd Place T-shirt Design - Regional and International (2010)
Multiple 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Regional Award (2011-2012)
1st Place T-shirt Design - International (2013)
Luster New Look Design Competition – 1st Place (highlight in November 2011 XXL magazine)
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2nd Place, North Carolina College Media Association (2010)
National Dean’s List (2006 – 2009)
Chancellor’s Scholar (2005 – 2009)
Nash Winstead Academic Achievement Award – Highest GPA for Graduating Senior (2009)
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (Inducted 2009)
Ebony Harlem Design Award – Highest GPA in College of Design (2008)
Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award (2007, 2008)
National Scholars Honor Society (Inducted Fall 2006)
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{SKILLS}
Adobe CS
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office Suite
Drawing/ Ideation/ Wacom Digital Tablet
Project Management
Social Media
{PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE}
UNC Charlotte | Marketing Assistant, Graphic Designer - 2009-Present
Provide creative marketing and design direction for the departments under the Student Union, Activities and Recreation at the University. Additional responsibilities include project management, supervision of student interns, and coordinating marketing workshops and trainings.
{BE} Creative Design Direction | Creative Director - 2005-Present
Freelance design partnership with Eugene (E) Wright. Specializing in identity development and creative consulting, our clients include start-ups, small business, non-profits, and higher education departments. (letsgobecreative.com)
North Carolina State University | Union Activities Board Publicity Chair - 2008-2009
Responsible for designing and overseeing all print and promotional material for the organizations under the UAB. This includes concerts, cookouts, parties, and other student coordinated events.
+Internships and Apprenticeships
Small Business & Technology Development | Marketing- Spring 2009 (Raleigh, NC)
Assisted the marketing department in developing print materials such as reports, brochures, business cards, and posters as well as help implement designs for their new identity (sbtdc.org).
PR!M Media Group | graphics, marketing - Summer 2008 (Charlotte, NC)
Worked closely with marketing department to provide graphic design assistance for clients and the company’s magazine, Charlotte Style Magazine. Also established color pallets, logos, and helped develop company’s identity. (itspmg.com | charlottestylemag.com)
North Carolina State University | African American Cultural Center - Fall 2007 (Raleigh, NC)
Carried out any graphic design and marketing needs of the AACC and served on the executive board with the Associate Director and Program Coordinator as well as arranged student art exhibit and reception.
Alliance Display | promotional and permanent displays - Summer 2007 (Winston-Salem. NC)
Worked with the graphics and structural teams on developing in-store product displays. Projects included displays for Covergirl, Colgate, and RJ Reynolds Tobacco. Responsibilities included designing print layouts, mounting graphics, assembling displays, and helping with other organizational needs in the department.
{ACTIVITIES}
ACUI Region 5 Conference – Workshop Presenter, Committee Member (2011)
UNC Charlotte Student Marketing Association – Staff Advisor (2010 – 2011)
UNC Charlotte Homecoming Committee – Marketing Chair (2011– present)
Girl Scouts – Troop 585 Leader (2009 – present)
NC State Black Alumni Society – Member, Designer (2009 – present)
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IBM Pathfinders Mentor Program (2007 – 2009)
NCSU College of Design Student Ambassador (2006 – 2009)
NCSU Peer Mentor Program – Mentor (Outstanding Peer Mentor of the Year, 2008)
NCSU College of Design Summer Teaching Assistant (2007, 2008)
African American Design Student Association – Vice President (2008), Treasurer (2007)
African American Heritage Society (executive board, 2007 – 2008)
Helping Youth Prepare to Excel (HYPE), Treasurer (2006 – 2007)
