Kristin Yarnall Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Telework/Arlington, Va

> Support CISA ECD’s Advanced Technology Section, SAFECOM, Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications, and Project 25 (P25) initiatives;> Design graphics for publications, presentations, websites, and social media. For these projects, I review publications for Section 508 compliance and remediate issues before they are submitted for approval by division leadership/external stakeholders, and published on the CISA website; > Developed graphics for the Southwest Border Communications Working Group’s Shared Communication Systems and Infrastructure (SCSI) Along the Southwest Border report (2019); the overall structure graphic for ECD’s SCSI program; graphics for ECD’s 911 guidance document suite (2020), the Statement of P25 User Needs layout; an interactive graphic for the Communications and Cyber Resiliency for Public Safety Toolkit (projected publication in 2020) to link to emergency communications and cyber resiliency resources; and the layout for the Emerging Technologies Toolkit, a high level overview of emerging technologies related to public safety (projected publication in 2020); > Became a CISA author for Drupal, DHS’ website management tool, so she can create or edit webpages for ECD programs.

Telework

> Develop and update promotional materials for Elder Justice programs and webinars, as needed; > Created an email template to promote EJI webinars;> Took over designing the Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Resource Guide for a federal summit, and the follow up Post Summit Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Resource Guide.

Telework/Washington D.C.

> Supported DHS Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T’s) Communications and Outreach Division Web and Digital Engagements Chief by managing web content; creating and editing S&T webpages; and developing outreach materials for internal and external websites; > Reviewed, tested, and remediated documents for Section 508 compliance; > Coordinated the migration, remediation, and publishing of S&T Centers of Excellence documents to the S&T microsite;> Created graphics for the S&T microsite and emails that promoted division articles, programs, and internal information sharing ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Passionate Service award - DHS S&T; Champion's Heart award for Compassionate Team Player

Telework/Washington D.C.

> Coordinated the migration, remediation, and publishing of System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program reports from the First Responders Community of Practice (FRCoP) to the S&T microsite;> Coordinated the migration, remediation, and publishing of Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance and Summary Test Report documents to the S&T microsite;> Coordinated, remediated, and published 100+ terrorism prevention documents to the S&T microsite; > Tracked all DHS-approved SAVER documents and uploaded them to the FirstResponder.gov and FRCoP websites; > Responsible for updating all SAVER outreach materials (e.g., project list, brochure, factsheets, posters); creating the SAVER Year in Review, a summary of the activities of the SAVER Program for the fiscal year; formatting newsletters and resolve other document issues.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received a Champion's Heart award for Outstanding Support to the FRG Microsite, 508

I design everything from logos and business cards to invitations and newsletters and more.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Design layouts using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat; and deliver print-ready files to printers. Created brochures, newsletters, business cards, event programs, and invitations.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Supported the U.S. Army’s Web Compose app by integrating CSS and XML to create pdf versions of Army Technical Manuals that comply with the 40051B mil standards.

Abingdon, Maryland

> Supported the SAVER Program by updating website design, managing content, and coordinating publications; > Worked with the web development team to create a SAVER dashboard that captured and provided metrics to the client;> Tracked and uploaded over 250 documents to the SAVER website; > Created multiple outreach materials including posters, brochures, and the Annual Summary of Activities, which showcased emergency responder equipment assessed by the SAVER Program; > Acknowledged by the client, technical agents, and SAVER team for innovative designs;> Developed outreach and educational posters on personal protective equipment and bio-threats for FEMA’s Responder Knowledge Base. In this role, I learned how to create Section 508 compliant documents;> Also supported other tasks, departments, and business units with proposal development, graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and video editing.

Abingdon, Maryland

> Provided word processing, graphics, quality assurance, and production support to over 10 proposals and several other tasks;> Met tight deadlines while delivering high-quality products;> Designed a cover page template that was highly regarded and used across several proposals;> Designed and formatted the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency’s Single Chemical Agent Identification Set Access and Neutralization System User’s Manual; Knowledge Management Plan for Non-Stockpile Chemical Material Project; Redstone Arsenal Munitions Field Guide; Operator’s Manual for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Analytical and Remediation Activity Mobile Expeditionary Laboratory;> Served as a mentor for a graphic design intern; evaluated intern performance and completion of projects for college credit.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received a 2009 Team Award in Recognition for my contribution to the Business Unit Excellence Award; Living Our Values Award for Technical and Professional Excellence in April 2008; and an individual Living Our Values Award for Technical & Professional Excellence and Customer Success in August 2009.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Coordinated live drawings for the Maryland State Lottery at WBAL, channel 11 (previously at WJZ-TV 13). Tasks included: updating/editing scripts, graphics, cue times, and verification procedures; recording pre- and post-tests of each drawing; operating teleprompter; being the liaison between Lottery officials and WBAL staff; reporting problems to supervisors; and training new hires.

Chesapeake City, Md/Paoli, Pa

WINBAK FARM> Created advertisements for numerous national standardbred magazines (i.e., Hoof Beats, Canadian Sportsman, Horseman, and Fair World); developed and created demographic-based direct mail campaigns; kept records of standardbred statistics; produced corporate identity pieces for the New York, Maryland, Delaware, and Canada farms; gathered and produced materials for the annual yearling and mixed sales; and performed administrative duties as requested. PACER FINANCIAL > Produced marketing materials and corporate identity pieces for the subsidiaryKITTY KNIGHT HOUSE AND THE ANCHORAGE > Managed advertising campaigns, including photographing establishments for marketing material; generated publications, posters, direct mail campaigns, and brochures for general advertising and promotions; and improved marketability by researching Internet advertisements and providing recommendations for additional publicity. CHESAPEAKE WINE AND SPIRITES > Created advertisements, posters, and direct mailers for promotions and special events; coordinated the subsidiary’s annual charity event; and supervised project management through delegation of duties to my team.