Experience

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

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

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Visual design for health outreach, supportive services, events, and print/web/social designs Visual design for health outreach, supportive services, events, and print/web/social designs



BatBnB

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Character design, social media/web/print design Character design, social media/web/print design


ArtSkills, Inc.
• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Crafter/Digital Content Creator

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020


Lehigh Valley Zoological Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Marketing Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Sep 2019

  As the first professional designer to fill this role at Lehigh Valley Zoo, Elizabeth had the opportunity to develop the entire position from the ground up and became responsible for the organization's rapid expansion of its marketing department. • Consulted with staff to identify their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for projects; served as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers and fabricators of signage.• Conceptualized, designed, and produced art for a wide range of media including: print and web marketing material, multi-page layouts, illustrations, infographics, exhibit elements, trade show displays, signage, souvenir merchandise, staff uniforms, etc.• Coordinated the printing or signage production process: wrote reproduction specifications; selected ink, paper, and print quality; prepared files for production; inspected proofs for accuracy; and recommended contractors for various jobs.• Oversees all aspects of publication of marketing pieces and website design. This includes, but is not limited to advertisement schedules, design, format, spec guidelines, editorial, production calendars, and acting as a liaison with marketing partners on each piece.

• Interim Marketing Director

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Responsible for the organization’s marketing activity and oversaw the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for Lehigh Valley Zoo.• Managed and guided social media, email campaigns, press releases and graphic design projects.• Guides event and marketing planning meetings to maximize the organization’s effectiveness in implementing a great guest experience.



CASA of Berks County

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  CASA of Berks County is one of many CASA sectors that provide a competent, responsible, and compassionate court-appointed community volunteer to advocate for each child who faces abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment in the Berks County area of Pennsylvania. I provided print graphics, such as posters and pamphlets for fundraising events. This freelance position is still on-going and is based on need and project to project. CASA of Berks County is one of many CASA sectors that provide a competent, responsible, and compassionate court-appointed community volunteer to advocate for each child who faces abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment in the Berks County area of Pennsylvania. I provided print graphics, such as posters and pamphlets for fundraising events. This freelance position is still on-going and is based on need and project to project.



Pennsylvania Bat Rescue

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Pennsylvania Bat Rescue is an animal rehabilitation center that mainly focuses on the medical treatment and release of injured animals and educational programs for the public. My role began with logo creation and a re-brand of the organization's overall look and interaction with the community to a more modern, clean, professional look. Other aspects of the job includes website assets, promotional posters, social media graphics, rack cards, brochure creation, and merchandise like magnets. It also includes the creation of graphics for an "ADOPT an Animal Program" and materials for outreaches and job fairs. This job is illustration and infographic heavy and allows me to explore the educational aspect of their mission with soft, cute graphics to appeal to a larger audience. • Branding • Logo design • Infographics • Poster design • Digital illustration



Electric City Aquarium

• United States
• Zoos and Botanical Gardens
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer (Freelance)

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Electric City Aquarium opened its doors in October of 2018. My role as their graphic designer was to develop launch creative for their opening. This included all exhibit signs, infographic signs, brochures, rack cards, and map design. With a grand total of approximately 90 signs, I collected animal information from animal staff and displayed it in a uniformed, easy to digest way, with infographics, maps, animal photo, and fun facts. Map design started with a 3D layout of the facility and on-site sketching of exhibit locations and vital information. All assets were illustrated digitally by hand and crafted together to create the final product. Brand guidelines were closely followed and upheld through all items of advertising. • Branding • Illustration • Infographics • Cartography • Print production



Crooked Row Farm

• United States
• Farming

• Graphic Designer (Freelance)

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Crooked Row Farm, and several other local farmers, were participants in my capstone project for my graduate degree. Chikkenstock.com was created over a years time to provide graphic design assets to small community organizations in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. Through this endeavor, icons, illustrations, logo templates, and social media marketing materials we created and uploaded for free future use. Some graphic designs created included labels and general sign production. • Web design • Social media assets • Iconography • Infographics • Logo design • Photography • Poster creation • Template creation



Willow Street Catering

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

  Willow Street Catering, owned by Willow Street Pub, became the exclusive catering service at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Through my professional relationship working with this company in my role at the Zoo, I became involved with freelance creation of their own materials as well. This included a logo creation specifically for their catering service, menu design creation, and wedding package swag (such as folder insert designs for wedding expos, brochures, and rack cards). • Logo design • Branding • Iconography • Infographics • Photography • Poster creation • Template creation