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Freelance graphic designer engaging with clients in need of unique and clever solutions.- Spearheaded the creation of various branding materials such as logos, presentations, and promotional material for both start-up and previously existing companies to improve upon brand identity and professionalism.- As a 99Designs freelance designer, I proposed innovative solutions for clients with a multitude of needs; re-branding existing creative, developing new brands, and cultivating marketing material.- Sought out by clients for their personal projects such as gifts or material for there future business endeavors.

Assistant English professor teaching English as a second language and English culture. - Accumulated over 1,500+ hours of classroom experience teaching and tutoring students ages 5 to adulthood focusing in reading, writing, listening, speaking and culture.- Independently designed creative 45 minute to 2 hour lesson plans and activities for students to be able to better engage in learning. - Organized special events for students to be able to experience a part of the English culture, such as activities for Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's Day and Peace Day.

Assistant English professor teaching English as a second language and English culture. - Accumulated over 1,500+ hours of classroom experience teaching and tutoring students ages 5 to adulthood focusing in reading, writing, listening, speaking and culture.- Independently designed creative 45 minute to 2 hour lesson plans and activities for students to be able to better engage in learning.

Handled therapist's scheduling with patients as well as assisted in treatment.- Created the weekly schedules for al therapists in each department, keeping track of patient and therapist preferences. - Assisted therapists in any assistance needed for patients, such as bed transfers, wheelchair follows, and Spanish translation for Spanish speaking guests and family members. - Acted as the main line of communication between the head of the department and the therapists treating.

Acted as the lab technician, assisting both students and faculty with questions regarding equipment, programs and printing.- Worked with students by giving them design advice and knowledge as well as helping them navigate different programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom...)- Assisted with printing issues such as formats that are sent to the printer, paper size and type and technical printer problems.

Junior graphic designer with the marketing department, responsible for creating marketing materials both on and off-Campus.- In charge of collaborations and communications with over 6 different departments within the university. - Tasked with designing the university 2016-17 calendars sent to alumni and sold on campus to students and faculty. - Lead designer of a multitude of social media projects for Instagram and Snapchat including updates on Instagram regarding upcoming games and scores for the athletics department as well as Geo filters on Snapchat for the entire college campus. - Designed informative posters for numerous campus events and activities, along with additional information, providing students and faculty with essential campus insight.

Graphic design intern responsible for various creative tasks. - Engaged in client meetings throughout the designing process, acquiring the skills necessary in forming an incomparable client/designer relationship. - Collaborated with colleagues on the direction of designs, creating mind maps and vision boards. - Responsible for design edits and the resizing of both indoor and outdoor marketing campaigns.