A portfolio of designs that I have worked on during my college matriculation.
SUMMARY:
Professional graphic designer with demonstrated skills in project management and experience in completing large projects within time and budget. Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work independently and/or within a team.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
CustomInk, McLean, VA
2009-Present
Production Artist
Corporate Executive Board (CEB), Arlington, VA
2008-2009
Graphic Design Specialist
* Responsible for the development of high-quality publications and presentations, including research studies, meeting handouts, marketing materials, etc. providing consistency relative to CEB's brand image
* Managed long- and short-term projects from start to finish
* Maintained a high degree of quality control through self-proofing and style guide adherence
* Developed and maintained dedicated, strong client relationships
* Provided floating support for teammates on various projects as needed
* Provided timely project tracking to ensure meeting project deadlines
* Supported consistency of product and service expectations across department
Project Dream Big, Inc., Hampton, VA
2007-2008
Marketing Committee, Member
* Responsible for design of marketing materials as needed
* Proofread/edited documents, by-laws, etc. and recommended corrective actions
West Corporation, Hampton, VA
2007-2007
Customer Representative
* Customer-focused telemarketing
* Assisted customers with online loan applications
* Maintained customers' confidential information and demonstrated telephone ethics
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Windows platform, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Mac OS X platform, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Red Rock Deltagraph, 80 WPM
EDUCATION:
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
May 2008
* B.A. Art/Concentration in Graphic Design
* Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Dean's List: 2004-2008
* Overall GPA: 3.67 on a 4.1 scale
* Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society (top 10% of class)
* Golden Key International Honour Society (top 15% of class)
* Visual Poets Society (Hampton University's art club), Historian
Woodbridge, VA