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Huntsville, Alabama

Worked with the ADS quality control team to ensure that technical datasheets for ADS products met the standard requirements in the quality management system ISO 9001:2015. As the graphic designer, I designed and maintained many documents through the review and approval process.Prepared graphics and templates for project proposals that were submitted to utilities and environmental contracts. Directed and designed the booth layout and all booth signage and marketing materials for the 2019 Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) that had over 20,000 registrants from around the world where ADS LLC experienced improved customer perception, registering over 99 qualified leads by the end of the conference.Assistant facilitator on a specialized project team to reimagine the core company values of ADS LLC Environmental Services and transitioned to being a lead developer of the new modern branding visuals and clearly defined messaging that resonated with audiences with increasing success.Evaluated the needs of the sales teams to produce sales enablement materials such as product literature, competitor comparison sheets, case studies, videos, and website pages that successfully aided in educating customers and securing sales. Balanced independent projects in addition to collaborating with regional and international teams across our organization, which included managing meetings to rework marketing materials to fit the language and metric standards for Australia, Canada, and China.Coordinated projects with our software development team to create unique logos and icons for the ADS PRISM platform. Leveraged these materials in the production of sprint release videos, fueling the platform adoption rate with the improved projection that all ADS customers will be managing their projects through the PRISM platform by November 2020.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Position responsibilities included working directly with the Chief Executive Officer and Curator to design new trademark logos for future programs, create previsualization and 3D renderings of planned building expansions, and serve on an appointed team which oversaw projects that successfully secured a $10,000,000 grant from the State of Alabama government to be used for new Cyber Security program development. Additionally, I worked jointly with the Executive Liaison to create outreach material for presentations with foreign governments as well as major aerospace corporations, and I was responsible for creating marketing material, logos, and assisting with event coordination of the inaugural gala style event, ‘Mad Scientist Bash’ which was sponsored by 27 companies, attended by 320 VIP guests, and had a Net revenue of $53,000. As a Space Camp Simulations Expert, I exercised clear and engaging verbal communication skills to train Space Camp attendees to complete simulated space missions.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Responsibilities included instructing entry level and beginner classes on techniques and styles of art and graphic design. Instructors provide step by step examples for students and give detailed feedback on student work, while educating students on areas of their skill that can be improved upon and providing professional reinforcement in student areas of focus. Adapted various communication styles to help other artists express themselves through art. Studio Assistant duties included managing the store and selling SuperPowered merchandise.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Provided front-end technical support. Logged customer information and detailed technical issues into the official Staples Tech Support site. Utilized various troubleshooting methods such as verifying physical issues, resolving username and password problems, uninstalling/reinstalling basic software applications, verification of proper hardware and software set up, and assistance with navigating around application menus. Worked with remote technical support to resolve computer and internet connection issues. Consulted with customers to determine office and business needs to recommend the best products within their work scope, budget, and time constraints.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

I created comic art, graphic design, illustrations, social media posts, and blog entries. I have worked for premium, professional online comicking platforms and provided exhilarating freelance illustrations, zippy comics, and striking graphics for clients.

Elkmont, Alabama

Responsibilities included managing regional marketing campaigns, social media, publishing company newsletters, product packaging and merchandise designs. My position with Belle Chevre allowed me to work directly with the CEO in order to present final campaign statistics, and brand and trademark designs for final approval. Additionally, I used my free-hand skills to create hand-lettered and hand-drawn signs for on-site marketing, and I utilized my strengths with a camera to quickly turn around custom photography for seasonal campaigns.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

I studied traditional inking under Nathan Massengill, a professional comic book artist, at Superpowered Studios in Lowe Mill, Huntsville, AL. I trained in handrawn art and inking techniques as well as studied sequential art and page layouts. I graduated to working as an assistant, completing assigned inking jobs on Nathan's original DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse comic pages.

United States

As a marketing specialist and community manager, I assisted with site communications and I created written and graphical marketing content for Inkblazers.com • Generated editorial and site content including an HTML and PDF Media/Press Kit • Helped manage blog content by gathering outstanding creative blogs and featuring them in master directories • Created seasonal and informational illustrations and graphics featuring the Inkblazers.com mascot • Developed and coordinated marketing activities including podcasts and guest blog write-ups • Wrote cold emails to social media outlets such as blogs and podcasts like MakingComics.com • Assisted with reviewing and responding to site-related messaging and communications • Worked with marketing & communications team to develop and coordinate community events

United States

Was recruited and commissioned to provide monthly professional-level comics (Vampire Hunter Jude webcomic) to Social Octopus Ltd.'s comic properties, MangaMagazine.net & Inkblazers.com. I completed roughly 600 pages while working here (4 graphic novels worth).• Kept monthly deadlines (15 pages of graphic novel each month)• Planned, wrote, & scripted at least 15 pages a month• Drafted, paneled & designed page layouts• Pencilled & inked 15 pages a month• Colored chapter & special illustrations• Optimized artwork for quick-loading web display• Prepared logo design for graphic novel• Met compatibility requirements for a multitude of users• Prepared e-books and print versions of products• Contributed to content architecture and strategy• Wrote web content for official blog

Sapporo-Shi, Hokkaido, Japan

I worked with a translation team to prepare my comic, Vampire Hunter Jude, as layered PSD files for the translation team.• Created a cohesive story through the use of sequential art, writing, and design • Altered logo design for Japanese release• Prepared high-quality .TIFF & .PSD files for translation • Use masking & SmartObjects in Adobe Photoshop to work with translation team• Contributed to mass marketing strategy through design of bonus content for readers.Excerpt:ヴァンパイアに注意!Mangamooが発見したイチオシ作品の一つ「ヴァンパイアフェチ」が近日発売します。アメリカのアーティストLOOM (ルーム)によって非常に美しく描かれた作品です。昼の顔は冴えない作家。夜の顔は、奇妙な秘密を隠し持つ悪の集団へ勇敢に立ち向かうヴァンパイアハン ターのジュード・ホーソンのストーリが面白く、魅力的、そして時にスリル満載に展開します。女性の姿を身にまとい、敵を罠に落とし込む！このコミックは以 前アメリカで公開されましたが、今回LOOMがMangamooのために続編を追加しスペシャル・エディションを作成しました。Mangamooがこのス ペシャル・エディションを独占出版します。ページをめくればめくるほど楽しいエキサイティングな世界が待っている！ヴァンパイアが現実 に！Mangamooより、近日公開。http://www.mangamoo.com/ (defunct)

Associate’S Degree, Graphic Design, Print Media

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