Molly Japenga Email & Phone Number

United States

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Developed a visual brand for a nationally-recognized musician. Created apparel, pins, stickers, and an LP cover. Ran large-scale web store, handling a high volume of merchandise sales. Sourced vendors for all.
• Designing informational signage for Bureau of Land Management projects at historical landmarks throughout the United States, adhering closely to established branding while delivering unique and eye-catching graphics.
• Worked directly with clients wishing to improve their public image, increase web traffic, or draw attention to new projects by creating strategic public relations articles and campaigns.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• As the Director of Creative Services at Speros, I am results-oriented, with a proven track record of developing and implementing impactful web and marketing solutions for our clients at Speros. I wear many hats.
• Website Development: Leading the creation of custom, responsive, user-friendly websites that meet client needs and drive business objectives.
• Graphic Design - Conceptualizing and designing eye-catching graphic materials like stationery, business cards, and other print media.
• Social Media Management - Creating engaging content and managing social media campaigns to build brand awareness and audience engagement.
• SEO Content Creation - Optimizing website content for search engines to improve organic traffic and website performance.
• Copywriting - Writing compelling copy for various marketing materials, websites, and social media platforms.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Remote

• Working on a contract basis to create content and web copy for search engine optimization.
• Handling SEO for 13-15 clients monthly. Requires monthly audience and product research, effective client communication, time management, strong writing skills, and knowledge of SEO strategy.
• Writing web copy for clients of all industries, adopting brand voice for each context.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Assisting Professor Kristen Anchor and the Media and Communication Studies Department by grading student responses, projects, and other class materials on BlackBoard.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Working closely with Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer to produce graphics adhering to established brand guidelines.
• Utilizing Figma, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator daily to generate creative graphic solutions for social media advertisements and marketing emails.
• Product photo editing and retouching as needed.
• Occasional copywriting tasks as needed, including ad copy, social media copy, and blogs for search engine optimization.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Oversaw projects from initial customer inquiry to final deliverables.
• Designed logos, wayfinding sign systems, monument signs, business cards, banners, and more.
• Administrated two company websites, including copywriting for SEO.

Cleveland, Ohio

Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Working with local professors, teachers, and artists to facilitate ordering art supplies for personal use and use for classes. Additional duties include accepting custom framing orders, assisting customers with inquiries about specific supplies, handling shipping and receiving of orders, and managing eBay sales.

Pittsburgh, PA

• Worked closely alongside the Production Manager to assemble signage of all kinds, focusing mostly on vinyl application.
• Traveled to various locations around the Pittsburgh & Cleveland area to install signage.
• Handled all phone calls & inquiries from customers requesting new signage.
• Required the ability to operate power tools, & extreme attention to detail.

Pittsburgh, PA

Fulfilling all customer design and print needs in a fast-paced retail environment. Laying out & printing high volume projects, in addition to copying, faxing, laminating, binding, and other print services. Working closely alongside customers to ensure their satisfaction. Additional tasks include shipping and packaging items for UPS Store customers.

Owings Mills, MD

Responsibilities included photographing all products for eCommerce site, image editing using Adobe Photoshop, and uploading all images to website. Additional tasks include various design projects and social media consultation.

Owings Mills, Maryland

Responsible for maintaining the company's Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social media sites.

Shrewsbury, PA

Responsible for re-branding company and creating content, both print and digital, advertising new services. Also responsible for general paperwork, filing, and customer relations.

Fells Point, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Handling all product photography, managing social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr), assisting with general order fulfillment, additional design tasks

Baltimore, Maryland

Assisting Nicole Fallek with equipment on shoots, editing photos, assisting with various photography & design tasks

Wexford, Pennsylvania

Managing patient database, assisting with insurance and billing, scheduling appointments, handling general paperwork, filing, and bookkeeping.

Pittsburgh, PA

Responsible for events programming and promotion, as well as facilitating and maintaining contact with former and current exhibiting artists.

Baltimore, Maryland

Coordinated student equipment rentals, managing darkroom and lab setup for photography department- responsibilities included mixing chemicals for photo development, overseeing maintenance of darkroom enlargers, and keeping the darkrooms clean to avoid chemical contamination. Daily tasks required in-depth knowledge of the photographic process and specific.

Cranberry, Pennsylvania

Photographer in a professional studio environment. Additionally responsible for editing, printing, sales, and occasional administrative tasks.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Graphic Design And Visual Experience

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

Education record