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Freelance Graphic Designer
Various
United States
Jun 2011 - Present (15 years)
St. Louis Catholic School, Alexandria, VA July 2020-Current
· Developed logo design for school annual spiritural campaign
United States Navy, Jacksonville, FL July 2012
· Developed logo conception for new services organization of the Navy JAG Corps
Wrapid Impressions, Jacksonville Beach, FL July 2011 - November 2012
· Completed layout and design large format concepts printed to cover automobiles, trailers, buses, walls, billboards and banners
Cato Institute, Washington, D.C. October 2011 - December 2012
· Coordinated layout and production design for Global Warming Report
Signs-n-Motion, Jacksonville, FL November 2011 - December 2012
· Designed client specific print materials
· Managed production and printing of banners, signs, large format billboards, vehicle wraps, stadium signage, etc.
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Ombudsman, RLSO EURAFSWA
United States Navy
May 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 1 month)
· Serve as liaison and information link between command leadership and command spouses, families and dependants
· Assist in implementing and practicing a welcome/sponsorship program for new command families relocating abroad
· Communicate information, announcements, events and activities that promote the morale, health and welfare of command families in monthly newsletter and on social media
· Maintain an up-to-date list of contacts, resources and referrals to assist family members and dependants with resolutions as needs arise within command as well as within installation Ombudsman Assembly
· Represent the command at Ombudsmen Assembly Meetings, on committees, boards and workgroups in the military and/or civilian community
· Prepare materials for monthly Ombudsman Assembly meeting such as Agendas and Flyers working closely with installation Commanding Officer and Master Chief
· Record and prepare minutes of monthly Ombudsman Assembly Meeting
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Administrative Assistant
Office of the City Clerk Ocean Springs City Hall
Ocean Springs, MS
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 (1 month)
· Performed routine and complex clerical work and managed daily bank depsoits to assist the City Clerk, Accountant and additional staff in the Clerk’s office
· Facilitated communications with city residents regarding public concerns, including business permits, public records and general questions
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Wedding Coordinator/Hospitality Professional/Banquet Server
DuPont Country Club
Wilmington, DE
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013 (6 months)
· Managed hospitality teams of 10 or more to provide superior service during Weddings, Rehearsals,Events and Banquets
· Responsible for communicating with clients, vendors and personnel, prior to, during and after event, to confirm event details, individual expectations, venue set-up, event time line, and food service to ensure client satisfaction
· Conduct pre-event meetings with team members to ensure smooth, efficient service, assigns server stations and coordinate the timing of courses with the kitchen personnel
· Maintain excellent and professional rapport with co-workers, members and guests problem solving any complaints, concerns or issues
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Junior Art Director
Washington, DC
Apr 2005 - Jun 2011 (6 years 2 months)
• Managed the coordination and completion of projects
• Oversaw all aspects of projects; Set deadlines, assigned responsibilities, collected materials and
monitored and summarized progress of project
• Assembled up-to-date archive of files for maximum coordination within the Art Department
• Developed and maintained an online project tracking program to create and organize effective
department output
• Coordinated with Production Manager on quantities, vendors and timely turnaround of vendor materials
· Established content and deadlines for marketing materials with Marketing Department representatives
• Maintained weekly interaction with Marketing Department on scope of projects
• Managed a photographic assistant who provided weekly availability to aid in photographic assignments
· Facilitated strong networking and relations between donors and staff at major events
· Created marketing products and communications tools, including brochures, direct mail pieces,
invitations, signage, web graphics, advertisements, and major presentations
· Lead multiple projects while delegating and prioritizing cross-departmental assignments to meet
tight deadlines
· Coordinated with outside printers and mail houses to ensure competitive prices, quality products
and on-time delivery
· Facilitated placement of advertisements for major products in print and online media
· Captured photographic record of all studio, event, and editorial functions
· Managed printing, reproduction and enlargement of digital and film photographic files for a
highly efficient archive
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Graphic Designer
United Communications Group
Gaithersburg, MD
Dec 2003 - Mar 2005 (1 year 3 months)
· Assembled and designed brochures, flyers, postcards, ads and booth displays
· Created themed logo designs and collateral material for customers
· Revised layout and format of an in-house magazine
· Interacted with marketers, production representatives and printing companies to achieve timely results and meet required deadlines