Graphic designer & illustrator — Phoenixville, PA
Hi!
I am a graphic designer located in Phoenixville, PA. I have been employed at American Directory Systems, a small company that creates artwork for directory ads that are published a all over the country, as well as Canada. I am a very creative and hands-on designer. I also love to create jewelry, which I sell on etsy.com
Mahalia Yowell
MahaliaYowell@gmail.com
703.400.5429
Online Portfolio:
www.mahooligan.com
About Me
I believe that design should show distinct personality as well as communicate its idea. My creativity comes from diversity of thought, a focused vision, lots of coffee, and an
adventurous spirit.
Work
American Directory Systems
Created directory ads that were published nationwide as a full time print graphic designer. Became an expert in Adobe Illustrator and printing processes.
Malvern, PA 2011-2012.
Washington Peace Center
Created a 12 page program for their annual awards gala and provided freelance logos & digital drawings for publications.
Washington, D.C. 2010-2012.
Venture Road
Designed graphics and vector patterns for t-shirts as a part time designer. Learned to design for a very unique t-shirt printing process.
Jenkintown, PA 2011.
Anthropologie’s Visual Department
Worked as part of the team that maintained the aesthetic of the store by creating sculptural elements and unique signage. Picked up many random skills.
Reston, VA. 2010-2011.
Liberty University’s Selah Yearbook
Designed and developed concepts for advertising materials that promoted the book on the web and around campus. Also created ads for local businesses and individuals to be included in the book.
Lynchburg, Virginia. 2010.
School
Liberty University
Bachelor of Visual Communication Arts with a minor in Fine Art.
Lynchburg, Virginia. 2011.
Prodigy Discovery Playschool Internship
Created illustrations for the yearbook and painted a mural as an intern.
Bohol, Philippines, 2009.
South Lakes High School
Advanced Degree with an International Baccalaureate Certificate in Art.
Reston, Virginia. 2006.
Fun
Mahooligan Jewelry Studio
I own a handmade jewelry business that sells locally and online at etsy.com/shop/mahooligan.
Phoenixville, PA. 2012.
The Cropduster
Collaborated with my husband in the design & execution of a lighthearted iPhone and iPad app, currently for sale in the Apple app store.
Phoenixville, PA. 2012.
JJ Singh Jeweler
Learned techniques used in creating professional jewelry as an apprentice.
Mclean, VA. 2010.
References available upon request