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Seattle, Washington, United States

Shot, produced, and edited short and long-form videos with motion graphics to significantly enhance new hire candidate experiences, program launches, and global initiatives.Strategic creative advisor to (TA) leadership, offering valuable insights and recommendations on quarterly and annual marketing strategies to increase retention.Lead all departmental graphic design initiatives, projects, and promotions.Created SOP’s and department-wide templates to increase… Show more Shot, produced, and edited short and long-form videos with motion graphics to significantly enhance new hire candidate experiences, program launches, and global initiatives.Strategic creative advisor to (TA) leadership, offering valuable insights and recommendations on quarterly and annual marketing strategies to increase retention.Lead all departmental graphic design initiatives, projects, and promotions.Created SOP’s and department-wide templates to increase productivity. Show less

Tacoma, Wa

Provide citywide art direction and design services for all high visibility promotions, and major social media campaigns for the City of Tacoma Mayor and 21+ city departments.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Provide citywide art direction and design services for all high visibility promotions, and major social media campaigns for the City of Tacoma Mayor and 21+ city departments.An integral member of the Media and Communications Department team leading the creative processes: including project intake phases, conceptualization, storyboarding, design, and final delivery phases.Key Highlights:Redesigned and rebranded the official City of Tacoma logo and visual brand design… Show more Provide citywide art direction and design services for all high visibility promotions, and major social media campaigns for the City of Tacoma Mayor and 21+ city departments.An integral member of the Media and Communications Department team leading the creative processes: including project intake phases, conceptualization, storyboarding, design, and final delivery phases.Key Highlights:Redesigned and rebranded the official City of Tacoma logo and visual brand design standards guideEarned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Officers Finance AssociationDesigned for Project AHAS Planning Actions, city wide affordable housing development initiativesExecuted the full branding for the Mayor’s Annual State of the City Address which included using various digital electronic media, web, social media, video assets to create powerful data-driven presentations and other collateral pieces for maximum reachability of over 300,000 people.Work on highly classified pitch-decks and brochures monthly as needed for prospective investors, commercial developers and potential tech companies looking to make Tacoma, WA their homebase.Consistently designed and managed 80+ internal and external design projects, many with continually shifting deadlines for local, national, and global incentives and campaigns.Coordinated and designed large-scale design campaigns with overall responsibility for budget, quality control, and coordination with external city departments such as Police, Fire, Events, Environmental Services, and Housing and Development etc.Successfully collaborated with 30+ editors, subject matter experts, and remote digital teams to assist in continuous city wide promotions and events for an audience of over 200,000 people. Show less

Remote

I play an integral role in the Black Product Manager's Network in designing key graphic design marketing collateral for print and digital,Effectively manage and update the BPM website for all current members and new prospective visitors,Photograph all major in-person conferences and events.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked with the Uber Design Team to assist in the creation and implementation of Uber's Weekly All Hands Presentation Decks for the Uber Team. These presentations were developed and created in Apple Keynote.

Enhanced the branding of our products and services, as well as developed a marketing plan through analysis of current market data and trends. Raised the bar for visual design throughout the company, and continually ensures award-winning quality across all projects.Visualized concepts and value propositions and made “sellable” graphic designs.Provided strategic input and direction for products and services based on market research and understanding of business… Show more Enhanced the branding of our products and services, as well as developed a marketing plan through analysis of current market data and trends. Raised the bar for visual design throughout the company, and continually ensures award-winning quality across all projects.Visualized concepts and value propositions and made “sellable” graphic designs.Provided strategic input and direction for products and services based on market research and understanding of business needs.Managed development, production, and distribution of promotional and collateral materials to support sales and marketing programs.Experienced in demonstrating strategic thinking, analyzing data, evaluating competition and presenting informed recommendations clearly. Show less

Tacoma, Wa

Collaborated with 20+ Marketing Directors, Editors, and Producers to bring bold and exciting creative ideas to large-scale campaigns, presentations, for local and global events.Art directed over 30+ product and retail photoshoots for large scale conference promotions and events for over 20,000 attendees.Owned all aspects of digital design graphics/art for all advertising, branding, and marketing pieces, including but not limited to brochures, on screen graphics, presentations… Show more Collaborated with 20+ Marketing Directors, Editors, and Producers to bring bold and exciting creative ideas to large-scale campaigns, presentations, for local and global events.Art directed over 30+ product and retail photoshoots for large scale conference promotions and events for over 20,000 attendees.Owned all aspects of digital design graphics/art for all advertising, branding, and marketing pieces, including but not limited to brochures, on screen graphics, presentations, web banners and signage for events and conferences with 5,000-20,000 visitors nationwide.Mentored and educated a diverse group of 30+ junior volunteer photographers and designers from three remote locations resulting in a substantial increase in productivity and boost in morale. Show less

Media Department

Owned all weekly on screen design projects covering graphics, animations, on screen lower third, and visual support for 10 departments.Managed day-to-day workflow while maintaining larger project timelines and deliverables, with a high level of self-sufficiency – from beginning design concept to end result.Produced 100+ dynamic graphics, exhibits, posters, banners, postcards, website assets, and other communication pieces that engaged audiences using the latest programs in the… Show more Owned all weekly on screen design projects covering graphics, animations, on screen lower third, and visual support for 10 departments.Managed day-to-day workflow while maintaining larger project timelines and deliverables, with a high level of self-sufficiency – from beginning design concept to end result.Produced 100+ dynamic graphics, exhibits, posters, banners, postcards, website assets, and other communication pieces that engaged audiences using the latest programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud.Designed, developed, and successfully launched 6 key essential responsive websites for various departments in the organization on the Wordpress CMS platform. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Worked as a visual brand expert in developing and executing appropriate brand materials and successful brand execution.Successfully managed and coordinated several graphic design projects from concept through completion.Worked closely with clients to develop numerous eye catching print, web graphics, and branding for non-profits, small businesses, and celebrities.Researched and analyzed

Uss Abraham Lincoln (Cvn-72)

Designed and engineered high-profile top secret presentations critical for high Government officials: One of which received wide acclaim from the Secretary of the Navy resulting in receiving a Navy Achievement Medal for excellence in design.Played a continuous pivotal role alongside Admirals, Captains, and Senior staff members on all digital design necessities for print and tv broadcast programs by designing rapid graphics for immediate release, top-secret charts and infographics to… Show more Designed and engineered high-profile top secret presentations critical for high Government officials: One of which received wide acclaim from the Secretary of the Navy resulting in receiving a Navy Achievement Medal for excellence in design.Played a continuous pivotal role alongside Admirals, Captains, and Senior staff members on all digital design necessities for print and tv broadcast programs by designing rapid graphics for immediate release, top-secret charts and infographics to relay important information during wartime.Supervised and worked in close collaboration with 5 outside agencies, vendors, and over 20+ internal department leads to ensure all print design needs were met and on time.Accurately managed and tracked department costs effectively ensuring the Photography and Print departments had the necessary deliverables prior to the requested due date. Show less

Associate'S Degree, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Motion Graphics & Animation