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Baltimore, Md

Art Direction: Redesigned the AESU website and oversaw the development of new pages and templates by creating mockups using Adobe Illustrator and Figma, while collaborating with the web developers to ensure visual and functional fidelity. Designed print and digital collateral for alumni trips, coordinating with our partner schools’ best strategies for marketing and keeping brand standards consistent with AESU and partner schools.Direct Marketing: Developed a marketing strategy for email… Show more Art Direction: Redesigned the AESU website and oversaw the development of new pages and templates by creating mockups using Adobe Illustrator and Figma, while collaborating with the web developers to ensure visual and functional fidelity. Designed print and digital collateral for alumni trips, coordinating with our partner schools’ best strategies for marketing and keeping brand standards consistent with AESU and partner schools.Direct Marketing: Developed a marketing strategy for email communications, working with Mailchimp to expand our reach with newsletter signups. Designed templates for our newsletter that could be used for various communication strategies. Worked closely with stakeholders and our Social Media manager to integrate our organic reach with direct communications. Show less

Baltimore, Md

Web Development: Implemented modular landing pages using best-practice HTML and CSS to deliver visually appealing and functional templates containing video transcripts and call-to-actions focused on optimizing user experience and driving conversion. Collaborated with developers to create templates the Design Team could code without developer oversight.Motion Graphic Design: Designed motion graphic assets and collaborated with the video team to implement them into animated infographics… Show more Web Development: Implemented modular landing pages using best-practice HTML and CSS to deliver visually appealing and functional templates containing video transcripts and call-to-actions focused on optimizing user experience and driving conversion. Collaborated with developers to create templates the Design Team could code without developer oversight.Motion Graphic Design: Designed motion graphic assets and collaborated with the video team to implement them into animated infographics. Partnered with video editors to refine workflows, including better-organized Adobe Illustrator files used for animating.Project Management: Led promotional financial literacy projects including video infographics, and landing pages. Managed collaborative sessions with copywriters, web developers, and the creative and marketing departments to create storyboards for video graphics, ensuring that projects moved through the production phase. Achieved timely delivery of high-quality promotional materials, including video graphics, landing pages, social and digital content, as well as printed material that enhanced promotional visibility and engagement. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Web and Social Media Management: Developed a cohesive and engaging web and social media presence for the Digital Media Center, a community group at Johns Hopkins by implementing content strategies, regular updates, and creative posts that lead to greater visibility and interaction. Increased Facebook and Instagram engagement by 40% and boosted traffic to the website by 80%.Workshops in Graphic and Web Design: Designed, developed, and taught workshops to bridge the students/faculty… Show more Web and Social Media Management: Developed a cohesive and engaging web and social media presence for the Digital Media Center, a community group at Johns Hopkins by implementing content strategies, regular updates, and creative posts that lead to greater visibility and interaction. Increased Facebook and Instagram engagement by 40% and boosted traffic to the website by 80%.Workshops in Graphic and Web Design: Designed, developed, and taught workshops to bridge the students/faculty knowledge gap in graphic and web design, information visualization, and animation by creating comprehensive curricula and interactive sessions tailored to different skill levels, using real-world examples and hands-on activities. Successfully trained dozens of participants every week, improving their design and technical skills, with 60% of participants reporting enhanced proficiency.Promotional Campaigns and Brand Standards: Executed year-long promotional campaigns, and designed brand standards for use in all promotional and experiential materials, managing multiple content channels, including social media, events, and print materials. Developed comprehensive style guides, including logos, typography, and usage guidelines to train staff on their implementation. Achieved a significant increase in campus-wide engagement, with a 50-60% rise in event attendance and a 100% increase in campus involvement in promoted activities. Established a strong, recognizable brand identity, leading to a 40% increase in brand recognition and a 100% improvement in the consistency of promotional materials. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Curriculum Development and Course Instruction: Developed the imaging and digital media programs and taught courses in graphic design practice, theory, print media, animation, and motion graphics to prepare students for careers in digital media. Designed and regularly updated course content to align with industry trends and technological advancements, including practical knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite. Created engaging materials, including hands-on projects to enhance student learning… Show more Curriculum Development and Course Instruction: Developed the imaging and digital media programs and taught courses in graphic design practice, theory, print media, animation, and motion graphics to prepare students for careers in digital media. Designed and regularly updated course content to align with industry trends and technological advancements, including practical knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite. Created engaging materials, including hands-on projects to enhance student learning. Successfully developed a modern and comprehensive curriculum, leading to increased enrollment from one student to ten majors in the program during my tenure. Cultivated a dynamic learning environment, reflected in positive course evaluations and student project success.Student Recruitment and Program Promotion: Actively participated in student recruitment efforts, developed print and digital marketing materials, and created content for the program’s website. Organized exhibitions and events, featuring student projects, and invited community members, industry professionals, and potential students. Achieved a ten-fold increase in program enrollment, contributing to the department’s growth. Strengthened the program’s reputation, enhanced student pride, and attracted new incoming students, leading to a stronger community and alumni network. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Art Direction: Ensured the timely and high-quality production of a bi-weekly newspaper, a monthly lifestyles magazine, one quarterly media package, and bi-monthly advertising inserts while leading a staff of six designers. Directed the entire production process, from initial layout to final print by creating templates designers and writers adhered to, managing the proofing process, and ensuring our printing deadlines were met by making sure our press material was exported to the standard of our… Show more Art Direction: Ensured the timely and high-quality production of a bi-weekly newspaper, a monthly lifestyles magazine, one quarterly media package, and bi-monthly advertising inserts while leading a staff of six designers. Directed the entire production process, from initial layout to final print by creating templates designers and writers adhered to, managing the proofing process, and ensuring our printing deadlines were met by making sure our press material was exported to the standard of our printer. Managed and mentored the design team by both teaching them the software necessary to complete the work, and allowing them to take ownership of the work they were producing, optimizing workflows and creative collaboration. Maintained a high standard of publication quality, leading to increased readership and advertiser satisfaction. Improved team efficiency and creativity, resulting in a 100% increase in on-time publication and a 200% improvement in overall design quality.Collaboration with Parent Company (Gannett): Aligned FSView’s content strategy of delivering unbiased, independent college news with the digital transformation goals set by Gannett, by collaborating with them to develop effective strategies for online content creation and social media engagement. Integrated Gannett’s online content strategies into existing workflows by leading the design and user experience of the newfound website. Developed social media plans that included engaging campus online groups to repost stories and engage with us online, expanding the organization’s digital presence. Enhanced FSView’s online presence, leading to a 50% increase in web traffic and a 20% growth in social media engagement. Successfully aligning digital content efforts with Gannett’s broader strategic goals. Show less

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Imaging And Digital Arts

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design