Resumé

QUINNEE’ M. ZIMMERMAN
qmzimmerman@gmail.com

CAREER PROFILE:
Visual Artist

EDUCATION:
Strayer University- Woodbridge, Va
Masters, Public Administration; 2012
Virginia State University- Petersburg, Va
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications Art & Design; 2009


TOOLS:
•4+ years of experience in Graphic Communication, Marketing and Administration
•Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites to include: Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Premiere
•Significantly skilled at using Microsoft Office Suites
•Skilled at using both PC and Mac platforms
•In-depth knowledge of social media networks & strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:


The National Society of Collegiate Scholars- Washington D.C.
February 2012 – Present (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area
Coordinator, Marketing Communications

-Create and manage Website; includes: updating written and visual content, creating slide shows, flash and video presentations.
-Collaborate and produce ideas for print and Website design projects
-Assist as needed in various creative initiatives including, but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, promotional items and other print productions
-Assist in the design and layout of print materials
-Collaborate with staff and external vendors on print production initiatives.

CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)- Chantilly,VA Oct 10- Feb 12
Information Specialist

-Answers incoming calls for a Federal Contract, supporting the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
-Provides accurate and pertinent information to clients.
-Completes call guides; gathers and verifies required information using data entry skills and training.
-I attend the company weekly scheduled meetings on new regulations and program information training sessions.
-Follows the guidelines of the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services by documenting each call to the standard of the contract.


Xhibit P – New York, NY Jun11- Feb 12
Graphic Designer & Social Media Strategist

-Responsible for the creative direction & identity of the company to include: designing, producing, publishing and marketing materials (print and web)
-Provides an in depth knowledge of social media strategy, through planning and implementation
-Works with collaborating companies to plan promotional items such as digital & print flyers for events.
-Maintains the company’s social networks and blogs.

Studio 85, LLC – Washington, D.C.
Nov 09- Present
Freelance Graphic & Apparel Designer

-Responsible for all of the creative direction, to include: designing, producing, publishing and marketing materials (print and web) client consultation, negotiating with vendors, filing, scheduling, ordering and replenishing products.
-Worked with such clients as Amanda Diva for The Spark AOL Black Voices, Creative Control TV & Xhibit P Virtual Art Gallery.
-Maintained several social networks and blogs that focus on the design process of developing projects.


Amanda “Diva” Seales for Diva Works Inc. - New York, NY Mar 10- Jan 11
Web & Graphic Design Intern

-Responsible for researching, collecting, & developing e-graphics, email blasts, promotional, marketing and branding material.
-Generated print media publications such as flyers, handbills, direct mailers and other printed media.
-Attended weekly meetings to develop concepts, communication messages, goals and objectives.
-I assisted in the communication of Diva Works Inc. by writing and formatting documents/contracts and updating the company’s social networking sites.

Universal Debit & Credit- Chantilly, VA May 05-Aug 05
Marketing & Strategic Planning Intern

-Responsible for assisting the Marketing Director in the completion of channel marketing administrative projects which included: PowerPoint presentations, email communication, and the creation of the company’s marketing material.
-Provided assistance in putting together marketing packages and assisting in the planning of small events. - Performed administrative aid such as filing, data entry using Microsoft Excel, answering phones calls, taking messages, and replenishing office supplies.
-Attended weekly meetings.


MEMBERSHIPS:
AIGA (American Institute for Graphic Artists) - Washington D.C. Metro Chapter
Jan 09- Present
Member

Northern Virginia Urban League of Young Professionals - Washington D.C. Metro Area
Apr 11- Present
Member

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- Washington D.C.
Metro Area
Feb 11- Present


REFERENCES:
Will be available upon request

Projects by Quinnee Zimmerman

Harris County Democratic Campaign
3 Files

Print/Press
8 Files

NSCS Presentation
1 File

NSCS Digital Ads
12 Files

NSCS Olympic and Paralympic Campaign
4 Files

NSCS Product Development
12 Files

NSCS Print Material
19 Files

NSCS Redesign
6 Files

Branding and Logo Concepts
9 Files

Social Media Web
5 Files

Email Communication
3 Files

Company Branding and Marketing (Print)
5 Files

Apparel
10 Files

Accessories
5 Files

Illustrations
5 Files