User Interface Designer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Jun 2015 - Present

Deploy design skills to use traditional graphic design elements (such as line, color, space, texture and form) in computer graphic design programs (such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) Develop brand assets and marketing programs (logos, publications, presentations, etc) that meet the guidelines of Agenda 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals) and client expectations. Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet client deadlines Consult with clients and make connections to gain understanding to format proposed communications. Utilize creative briefs as a blueprint to outline visual products the meet client requirements to target audiences Produce drafts for client review and make revisions based on feedback received. Create visual content for social media platforms Develop interactive visuals, websites, and work with HTML and CSS3. Utilizing various work flows, design, illustrate, prepare and render sketches, select typography, and prepare original layouts for various informational products and multimedia products. Import manuscripts (raw text and/rich text) into professional page layout programs (such as Adobe InDesign) to create page layout designs.

Senior Graphic Design Consultant

• Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

Recreation Enterprise Manager II

• Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

Manage delivered experiences offered to stakeholders through recreational programming opportunities.Oversee the production of visual design deliverables within the agency’s brand guidelines for print and digital experiences for patrons and community members.Research marketing products, techniques, and services to remain abreast of industry trends, while also evaluating participant research.Coordinate cross-functions between Public Affairs and Marketing Department and Operational Division to deliver design specifications.

Program Specialist

• Dec 2016 - Sep 2021

Provide visual design deliverables within the agency’s brand guidelines for print and digital experiences for patrons and community members.Research marketing products, techniques, and services to remain abreast of industry trends, while also evaluating participant research. Coordinate cross-functions between Public Affairs and Marketing Department and Operational Division to deliver design specifications.Assist agency partners and multi divisional personnel to deliver communications and interactive digital experiences across various media outlets.Assist in the management of daily operations and maintenance of the community center as well as submitting work orders where needed. Supervise work production of staff, instructors, and contractors. Organize and implement community programs, classes, activities, and revenue producing events. Assists in setting program standards and evaluate the success of programs through an analysis of demographic trends and seasonal program tracking.Employ basic art principles in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and Canva to produce flyers, posters, signs, bulletin boards, and marketing material to promote programs and activities. Monitor and maintain social media outlets for facility as well as promote approved program flyers through online channels. Reconcile transactions, petty cash, and cash journals. Assist in the management of facility bookings and rental requests. Maintain profit and loss reports, financial spreadsheets, and facility reports. Serve in the recruiting, selecting, training and evaluating process of staff and seasonal employees. Solicit bids, compare price quotes, and submit purchase requisitions for review and approval. Create, program, and organize innovative courses and experiences for community members and facility patrons.

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Associate Graphic Designer

• Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

UX/UI Designer - Mentorship

• Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

Attend bi-weekly meeting with UX/UI Design Mentor to ensure the development of mobile app runs on schedule Plan and conduct user research and competitor analysis Interpret data and qualitative feedback Create user stories, personas, user flows, and storyboards. Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback. Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards. Determine information architecture and create sitemaps Create low-Fi sketches and wireframes. Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks. Conduct usability testing.

Arts Coordinator

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2021

Design, develop, and deliver art pieces to clients according to specifications. Create artwork to be displayed in local establishments. Produce stylized and realistic photos for 3 online websites and social media platforms. Collaborate with local gallery to develop and fit art installations. Develop, facilitate and organize community visual art programs, projects, camps, and workshops for youth and community members. Construct proposals and sponsorship requests that meet community programing needs. Analyzed industry trends and compiled market research data to inform planning and strategy. Organizes and implements plans for the school year, spring, and summer arts programs and activities, following a general format and curriculum in align with organizational goals and mission. Examine performance analytics of content and identify new channels to optimize visibility on media outlets. Correspond and manage relationships with business partners, clients, and customers to remain competitive and cutting edge. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. Initiate invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service. Drive initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence.

Lead Preschool Teacher

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

Plan and maintain a safe, clean, learning environment and in assuring the well being and safety of the children in his/her care. Create and organize age appropriate and innovative projects, activities, and lesson plans that can be evaluated accordingly to establish developmental success. Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children. Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft tone, and encourage this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom. Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the assistant teacher, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities. Implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which each child may need help. Plans and prepare materials and supplies in advance for activities. Maintain confidential child classroom folders, by collecting monthly samples of children’s work. Maintain a confidential assessment binder, consisting of developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals. Shares in the development and implementation of written lesson plans with the teacher. Set classroom goals and standards, as well as evaluate the success of projects and activities to ensure the growth and development of each student. Implement behavior plans designed by resource teachers and/or mental health specialist. Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the center director or person in charge. Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special needs, and immediately report observations to the teacher for follow up. Work with volunteers for various events and programs at facility.

Operations Manager

• Feb 2014 - 2017

Improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Organizes and implements plans for the school year, spring, and summer programs and activities, following a general format and curriculum in align with organizational goals and mission. Examine performance analytics of content and identify new channels to optimize visibility on media outlets. Correspond and manage relationships with business partners, clients, and customers to remain competitive and cutting edge. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. Initiate invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service. Drive initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Develop, maintain and monitor all fundraising and accounting systems and procedures capturing all pledges, billings and receipts and for the recording of all revenue transactions, recommend and implement improvements to systems. Recruit, train, and evaluates staff for programs and events, as well as offer recommendations and coaching where needed. Solicit bids and price quotes from vendors and contractors for committee, management, and board approval. Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.

Debit Card Member Service Associate II

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2014