Experience

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  Swingtech

  • Graphic Artist

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  Self Employed

  • Graphic Design Professional (Freelance)

    • Mar 2003 - Present

    traditional and digital illustrations, character design, mascot design, logo creation and branding, design and layout for printed materials, animation, website design and layout

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  Hendall Inc.

  • Rockville, Maryland, United States

  • Digital Media Specialist

    • Mar 2019 - Sep 2021
    • Rockville, Maryland, United States

    • Developed graphics for eLearning programs and print publications• Developed multimedia content, including graphics, videos, animations, and other interactive material.• Worked closely with the creative team to create high-quality instructional graphics and animations.• Organized and cross-promotes content developed across social media platforms.• Ensured that deliverables created are compliant with all Federal regulations and guidelines..• Ensured that deliverables created adherence to internal and client standards,compliance.• Transcribed audio and video files.• Maintained and enhanced an image and video gallery• Produced hard copy and online material for audiences at events.

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  Serve DC, The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Graphic Designer (Contract to Full-time)

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Defining and executing the message and branding strategy for a variety of departments, events, and initiatives. This included logo design and creation; full layout of multi-page booklets, manuals, and reports; the design of posters and postcards advertising city-wide events; social media marketing and strategy; custom illustrations; designing updated branding and stationary

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  Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Center for Applied Linguistics, First Capital Realty

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator (Contract)

    • Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Creating, editing, and animating digital illustrations • Designing layouts for periodicals, brochures, and web based marketing• Clients include Hilton Hotels, Center for Applied Linguistics, and American Chemical Society

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  My Marketing Matters

  • Gaithersburg, MD

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
    • Gaithersburg, MD

    • Creating digital designs, branding, logos, and layouts for marketing materials• Materials include postcards, brochures, booklets, pamphlets, and business cards• Managing projects from initial concepts through to final design, production, and delivery• Acting as main point of contact for client, throughout the life of each project

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  American Institutes for Research

  • Washington, DC

  • Graphic Illustrator and Animator

    • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
    • Washington, DC

    • Created digital illustrations and animations of graphics for national standardized tests• Collaborated with colleagues and other professionals for simulation development/creation• Experience with audio splicing/file editing

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  allPopart.com

  • Hollywood, FL

  • Graphic Illustrator

    • May 2009 - Apr 2011
    • Hollywood, FL

    • Created digital artwork from photographs and portraits using various digital and painting techniques• Designed pre-flighted artwork for print• Created new styles and designs

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  Preventative Medicine LLC

  • Rockville, MD

  • Graphic Designer and Illustrator

    • Sep 2008 - Jan 2009
    • Rockville, MD

    • Digitally illustrated and painted characters and backgrounds• Designed screen layouts• Implemented graphics into flash-based games• Designed general graphics for the web, including banners and icons

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  Imatek

  • Germantown, MD

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
    • Germantown, MD

    • Created graphic design and layout for CDs, DVDs, and packaging• Designed pre-flighting artwork for print• Coordinated with vendors, clients and shipping to keep projects on schedule