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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage and produce graphic design projects from design concept through completion. Work closely with the Communications Department to conceptualize and create graphic design projects to communicate to the media, government officials and industry professionals. Design magazines, newsletters, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, posters, publications, conference & event signage, print ads, infographics, illustrations/renderings and digital graphics for web including social media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supporting the U.S. Department of Commerce in the International Trade Administration. Collaborate with the Trade Policy and Analysis team to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Design data and analytic reports, newsletters, publications, PowerPoint presentations, posters, infographics, illustrations/renderings, print/digital advertisements and training manuals.

Arlington, Va

Manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion. Collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Design layout of direct mail, newsletters, publications, PowerPoint presentations, posters, infographics, illustrations / renderings, and print / digital advertisements. • Assisted in the growth of CES into the largest trade show/conference in North America by creating effective advertisements and web promotions to grow attendance.• Support all Marketing Department staff including various CTA Departments in delivering internal and external graphic communications under tight deadlines• Conceptualize and design graphics for web and new media communications including Social Media marketing. Participated in team effort that grew social media engagement up 700% in 2016.• Create advertisements ensuring International standards and branding guidelines were met• Designed presentations leveraged by our Government Affairs Department to promote Trade Partnerships, Innovation Movement and Immigration Reform distributed to all members of Congress• Created and produced graphics for large-scale signage and exhibits for CES as well as various CTA-hosted Conferences, Forums and Events throughout the year• Manage and approve CTA branding integration in all communication materials

Owings Mills, Md

Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for newsletters, promotional materials and sales collateral under tight deadlines in the Enterprise Publishing Department. • Layout direct mail, corporate newsletters, corporate brochures, capability manuals, PowerPoint presentations, company statistic tables & graphs, post cards, posters, illustrations or renderings and advertisements for all departments• Designed graphics for web and new media communications• Conceptualize and designed presentations in various formats for Retirement Specialist, Portfolio Specialist and Corporate Investment Strategist• Produced interactive PDF forms and brochures for tablet (iPad) and print usage• Managed and approved T. Rowe Price branding integration in all communication materials• Managed and organized all projects through FileMaker Pro Database Software• Prepare various DPS (Digital Publishing Suite) files for commercial or professional printing and production

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion in Corporate Communications and Government Affairs department. Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Manage operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, staffing, and administrative functions.• Conceptualize and designed Layout direct mail, corporate newsletters, corporate brochures, capability manuals, PowerPoint presentations, company statistic fact sheets, post cards, posters, logos, illustrations or renderings and advertisements • Produced layouts and graphics for Amtrak Ink, a monthly publication mailed to all staff in the Amtrak employee database• Managed and approved Amtrak branding integration in designs produced by freelance graphic designers, professional vendors and advertising agencies• Conceptualized and designed print and web communicational materials for Marketing Department, HR, Security & Amtrak Police, Environmental, Health and Safety Departments• Produced large-scale signage for various Amtrak stations throughout the country for marketing purposes • Managed and operated photo shoots for various Amtrak departments using modern digital camera equipment• Conceptualized and designed graphics and assisted in video production for all Amtrak Social Media sites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube• Managed project budgets and requested competitive quotes to save company capital and resources• Maintained and administrated Amtrak branding requirements for all Amtrak departments• Prepared various digital files for commercial printing and production• In 2011 as lead Graphic Designer for Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, I designed an award-winning logo along with branded brochure designs, print and web advertisements, large-scale signage, product designs and exhibit designs for the Amtrak Museum train (Exhibit Train)

Clarksville, Maryland

Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for newsletters, promotional materials and sales collateral. Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials to support Home Real Estate, New Home Builders, Home Furniture Retail and Insurance Agencies• Conceptualized and designed corporate brochures and capability manuals• Conceptualized and designed direct mail, corporate newsletters, corporate brochures, post cards, signage, logos, press releases, training booklets, sales kits, POS advertisements and assisted in various web projects from websites to email marketing• Designed various ads in national newspapers and magazines• Rebranded DFH Homes to Dorsey Family Homes which included a new logo and company slogan and website (http://dorseyfamilyhomes.com)• Designed various ads for Long & Foster and Re/Max real estate firms• Conceptualized and designed on-site sales centers for Home Builders• Illustrated floor plans and site plans for Home Builders• Managed, oversaw and approved clients branding integration in designs produced by freelance graphic designers and professional vendors• Managed numerous photo shoots at various client sites• Managed large printing projects and oversaw printing/production process at commercial printing hubs locations• Managed project budgets and requested competitive quotes to save company capital and resources

Ellicott City, Maryland

As the Graphic Designer for Tru Blu Politics consulting firm, my responsibilities included:• Conceptualized and designed essential political brochures, handouts, logos, signage, post cards, newsletters and direct mail for various political clients ranging from State Delegates, Mayors, Governors, and Senators• Designed corporate brochures, business cards, handouts, logos, postcards and direct mail for Caucuses and affiliated parties• Designed and branded Tru Blu Politics brochures, logos, post cards and direct mail• Managed, oversaw and approved clients branding integration in designs produced by freelance graphic designers and professional vendors• Assisted in other projects to meet tight deadlines before elections

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Graphic Design Intern in the New Business Department at Fleishman-Hillard, my responsibilities included:• Support all Washington DC Fleishman-Hillard Communications staff in delivering graphic communications under tight deadlines• Designed essential proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and graphics for presentations and new business proposals• Conceptualized and designed RFP’s and advertisements• Along with my graphic design responsibilities, I assisted with public relations, marketing and research needs for other departments such as the U.S. Army and U.S. Homeland Security departments• Print and Bind Proposals• Targeted photo and historical research for new business proposals

Frostburg, Md

As the Graphic Design Intern in the FSU Cultural Events Department at, my responsibilities included:• Conceptualized and designed essential brochures, table tent advertisements, posters and signage, postcards, FSU television channel advertisements, and other advertisements for the FSU Student Newspaper• Designed illustrations and graphics for web applications

Baltimore, Maryland Area

As the Graphic Design Intern at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, my responsibilities included:• Conceptualized and designed elaborate brochures, posters, post cards, advertisements and other communicational materials for Baltimore Museum of Industry• Assisted curators with design and production of museum exhibits• Assisted with restoration and preservation of Baltimore City historical documents and photographs• Gained hours of experience in marketing and other account executive responsibilities