- Study design briefs and determine requirements- Collaborate with marketing on strategies to engage target audiences- Identify the best ways to illustrate and communicate clients’ vision while complying with design best practices- Create designs using illustration, photo editing and layout software- Select colors, images, typography and layout for communication materials, including websites, logos, signs, books, Ads, annual reports, advertisements, and social media posts- Produce drafts for client review and make revisions based on feedback received- Collaborate with other team members, such as marketing, sales, and business operations, throughout the various phases of a project- Review designs for errors before they are printed or published- Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies

Creating logos, business cards, branding, photography/photo editing.

Responsible for both digital and print design across multiple platforms and mediums. Designing for branded properties including Aloft by Marriott, Comfort Inn and Suites by Choice Hotels, Kampgrounds of America as well as independently brand hotels, campgrounds, attractions and housing developments, shows proven skills in adaptability. Producing quality work that not only meets but exceeds property expectations is essential. Manages time well, successfully meeting multiple deadlines daily in our fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

Graphic Designer● Assists Art Director and Art Dept. Team in design and production of all facets of SouthMoon Under and communicates consistently from design inception to project completion.● Communicate on a regular basis with creative director.● Conduct research and digital file preparation to create graphics based on client needs,market demographics, and various market research techniques.● Plan, designs, develops, and executes layout of weekly/seasonal sales and pop signage.● Redesigned marketing materials and project brief sheets for prospective clients usingAdobe InDesign.● Participate in design review sessions, explain design concepts and decisions to creativedirector, development teams.● Establishes and produces graphic material for use in advertising and promotion of onlineproducts.● Assembles final layouts for printing and provided graphic design for website.● Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selecting style andsize of type, and arranging layouts based upon available space, knowledge of layoutprinciples, and aesthetic design concepts.● Studies illustrations, photographs and text to plan presentation of products and services

● Conceptualizes and designs chalkboard signs.● Assists with the management and graphic design of company website.● Manage social media accounts.

Responsible for making layouts, designing custom art work for clients, sublimation,banners, signs, ads, and photo editing.● Assembled final layouts for printing and provided graphic design for website.● Worked directly with the customer to ensure the design and design changes leading to thefinal deliverable exceeded expectation. ● Developed expert level high quality graphic media including organization graphics, newsletters, presentations, templates, web graphic and multimedia support, flyers, and more.● Producing quality work at fast pace

Responsible for making layouts, designing custom art work for clients, sublimation,banners, signs, ads, and photo editing.● Assembled final layouts for printing and provided graphic design for website.● Worked directly with the customer to ensure the design and design changes leading to thefinal deliverable exceeded expectation. ● Developed expert level high quality graphic media including organization graphics, newsletters, presentations, templates, web graphic and multimedia support, flyers, and more.

● Planned execution of painting for demonstration to customers.● Facilitated the development of customer products.Jan. 2014 – May 2015 Freelance Graphic Design Berlin, MD● Completed various freelance design assignments including various logos and artwork forsilkscreening.● Developed mockup pages in Adobe Photoshop reflecting the changes the customerdesired as the final product.● Performed editing, website administration, and quality assurance through the design andmaintenance of the company website and its associated advertising banners; used AdobeDreamweaver and Flash.● Worked directly with the customer to ensure the design and design changes leading to thefinal deliverable exceeded expectation.