Experience

Purdue Global

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Multimedia Developer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Design, create, manipulate and tailor graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to create integrated multimedia programs for multiple PUG courses. Design, create, manipulate and tailor graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to create integrated multimedia programs for multiple PUG courses.



Singles Pleasing The Lord

• Contract Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Called on to design marketing materials such as POP, packaging, and signage pieces for the organization's conferences and yearly events using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Design promotional banner ads for website, emails, and social media. -Designed cover for the President's book "The M Word". (2010) Called on to design marketing materials such as POP, packaging, and signage pieces for the organization's conferences and yearly events using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Design promotional banner ads for website, emails, and social media. -Designed cover for the President's book "The M Word". (2010)



MASONRY magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer Production

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

  Collaborate with Content Director and Editor in the creation of templates, style sheets, and page layouts for the monthly magazine (MASONRY) and quarterly magazine (MASONRY Design) using my knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Guided in the design and implementation of marketing materials (digital and print) for media sales team and clients. Collaborate with Content Director and Editor in the creation of templates, style sheets, and page layouts for the monthly magazine (MASONRY) and quarterly magazine (MASONRY Design) using my knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Guided in the design and implementation of marketing materials (digital and print) for media sales team and clients.



Kaplan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• CMS Developer

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

  Coordinated the management of the course production process for one or more Kaplan University schools. Performed operational activities to migrate course content to XML and into the Enterprise Content Management System (Bright Space), including revision and development. Responsible for making courses available for course management system migration as well as correcting errors in live courses. Created maintained the course shells in the Learning Management System (LMS). Responsible for working with instructional designers and curriculum managers to resolve course issues. Provided services to curriculum managers, instructional designers and C&I staff by implementing tools and processes that support their objectives.



Styles 4 Kidz, NFP

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Web Designer

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2017

  Collaborated with founder on promotional materials (business cards, tent cards, brouchures, ads) for workshops and events. Creation and maintenance of company's website - www.stylesforgirlz.org and www.styles4kidz.org, as well as, social media content. Collaborated with founder on promotional materials (business cards, tent cards, brouchures, ads) for workshops and events. Creation and maintenance of company's website - www.stylesforgirlz.org and www.styles4kidz.org, as well as, social media content.



Xerox

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wireless Customer Care Support Agent/Support Coach

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Worked with one of the nation’s largest wireless providers by supporting customer’s with their wireless accounts and devices to enhance each customer’s experience. Ability to work with customers to resolve billing inquiries. Provided troubleshooting assistance to customers with technical issues on their wireless device. Navigate through multiple computer applications with speed and accuracy. Recommend products that best suit the customer's wireless requirement. Maintain a high level of world class customer service/professionalism to a wide range of customers. Able to accept and implement coaching and feedback in order to achieve individual and team performance goals.



Boombah

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Artist

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  Worked closely with mock-up artist and production manager on executing prepress setup of various orders of jerseys. (baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, hoodies, t-shirts, etc.) Areas of design through full dye, screen print, sublimation and fusion using Photoshop and Illustrator. Paying strong attention to detail in making sure names, colors, numbers, correct jersey and quality assurance for the customer's order. Operation of Epson 4900/ 9890 production printer, and ColorPRINT Rip software. Worked with 3rd party software, such as, Salesforce and Constant Contact.



Waubonsee Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2012 - May 2015

  Facilitate student learning and conduct research, within a 3 hr window, in the area of graphic design for marketing, advertising, and design purposes using adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash. Demonstrating various print and layout techniques, elements such as color and composition. Hands on lessons of web design using hand coding HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and some JavaScript. Understanding how to use a content management system and working along side Dreamweaver. Demonstrating the use of multimedia and animation, designing email marketing campaigns for the use of websites, newsletters and landing pages. Also, presenting different ways to schedule times for the emails to be sent. Understanding customer relationship management in how to have customers return back to your website and also, attract new clientele. Classes taught: GRD 135 Desktop Publishing GRD 160 Computer Illustration GRD 170 Digital Image GRD 265 Graphic Design for the World Wide Web GRD 280 2D Animation and Multimedia



Rajochris Travel

• Graphic/Web Designer (Freelance)

  • Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

  Collaborated with owner on promotional and marketing materials, business cards, and logo using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Creation of layout and maintenance of company's website using HTML and CSS coding, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop. Collaborated with owner on promotional and marketing materials, business cards, and logo using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Creation of layout and maintenance of company's website using HTML and CSS coding, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.



Prairie State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Web Design Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Demonstrating the creation of websites using hand coding HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and some JavaScript. Understanding how to use a content management system and working along side Dreamweaver. Demonstrating the use of multimedia, designing email marketing campaigns for the use of websites, newsletters and landing pages. Also, presenting different ways to schedule times for the emails to be sent. Understanding customer relationship management in how to have customers return back to your website and also attract new clientele. Classes taught: GC:162 Intro to Web Site Development (In class & online)



Westwood College - Denver North

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Facilitate student learning and conduct research, within a 3 hr window, in the area of graphic design for marketing, advertising, and design purposes using adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Premiere. Demonstrating various print and layout techniques, elements such as color and composition. Hands on lessons of web design using hand coding HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and some JavaScript. Demonstrating the use of multimedia and animation, designing email marketing campaigns for the use of websites, newsletters and landing pages. Also, presenting different ways to schedule times for the emails to be sent. Understanding customer relationship management in how to have customers return back to your website and also attract new clientele. Classes taught: GD131:Digital Layout GD241:Fundamentals of Web Design GD252:Audio-Video GD255:Digital Animation GD261:Fundamentals of Interactive Design GD465:Digital Editing for Animation



Zion Covenant Church International

• GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Freelance)

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2010

  Work with the pastors on designs for publication. Work in the audio/visual department designing graphics for Sunday service. -Design prayer cards, flyers, brochures, logos, announcements, and CD covers. Work with the pastors on designs for publication. Work in the audio/visual department designing graphics for Sunday service. -Design prayer cards, flyers, brochures, logos, announcements, and CD covers.



Ottawa Delivered

• GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

  Created and designed multimedia ads and graphics for sales and promotions with local businesses, and outsourcing other newspapers within the US and Canada using Adobe Photoshop and Flash. Collaborated with editor and creative team in the creation of templates, style sheets, and page layouts for the weekly newspaper using Illustrator and InDesign. Designed creative ads for marketing purposes in the newspaper. Designed landing pages for particular banner ads (static and animated) created for the website. Participated in production of multimedia and promotional items for key clients under the direction of the Publisher. Key Achievements: ♦ Established trusting relationship with key clients and contributed in introducing new clientele. ♦ Recognized for fresh ideas by key clients.



StyleChicago.com

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer and Content Specialist

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2009

  Created and design banner themes and marketing materials for B2B around the Chicago land and suburban area. Designed and managed web based email marketing newsletters. Scheduled times for emails to be sent through Constant Contact. Created design themes for upcoming events, marketing presentations and corporate website. Edited HTML coding for updating the corporate website on a day-to-day basis. Monitored sites stats through CMS. Participated in the production of instruction manuals for newly hired interns. Worked with 3rd party software, such as, Salesforce. Key Achievements: ♦ Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative designs by key clients.



Total Concepts Hair Studio

• WEB DESIGNER

  • May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Collaborated with owner on the design of company’s website. Created new designs and updated themes for promotions, marketing materials and product information. Collaborated with owner on the design of company’s website. Created new designs and updated themes for promotions, marketing materials and product information.



XSport Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• GRAPHIC / WEB DESIGNER

  • Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Collaborated with marketing director and designers on concrete designs for newsletters, promotional materials and sales collateral. Spoke one-on-one with managerial staff at local facilities on designs for special promotions. Maintained and updated corporate website using HTML and Deamweaver. Understanding customer relationship management in how to have customers return back to your website and also attract new clientele. Redesigned, updated and maintained the warehouse inventory, which caused more space and easier access to products. Key Achievements: ♦ Recognized for the redesign of the warehouse that allowed a significant increase in production and meeting shipping deadlines. ♦ Recognized for re-inventing of the XSport brand.



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• GRAPHIC DEVELOPER

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Worked with technical writers/editors and subject matter experts to review artwork and text on catalogs, schematics and video presentations for the Global Service Learning & Performance Division. Designed and updated artwork of engines and engine parts for online teaching sessions. Worked with technical writers/editors and subject matter experts to review artwork and text on catalogs, schematics and video presentations for the Global Service Learning & Performance Division. Designed and updated artwork of engines and engine parts for online teaching sessions.



American InterContinental University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admission Advisor/Student Manager

  • Mar 2003 - May 2006

  Admission Advisor: conducted interviews with perspective students and provided school information. Made decision on whether or not to recommend student to the school and once enrolled, stayed in contact, answered questions and started students on time. Associate Student Manager: Helped advisors become effective in advising students to start, complete financial aid documents and education. Provided assistance to Student Manager in certain situations of saving students. Student Manager: Managed teams of twenty advisors in maintaining contact with their students. Conducted training sessions with new and seasoned advisors on interviews, one-on-one contacts, and overcoming objections.



Amerivault Corporation

• GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • May 2001 - Jun 2002

  Answered technical calls, logged service requests, diagnosed technical problems, and escalated calls upon severity. Designed flyers for the company's conference. Answered technical calls, logged service requests, diagnosed technical problems, and escalated calls upon severity. Designed flyers for the company's conference.