Dionna L. Hayden
Senior Graphic Designer
Milwaukee, WI, USA
414-209-4531
www.dionnalhayden.com
I am an effective creative professional with extensive experience planning and executing commercial projects centered on graphic design, including brand identity, logo design, publication layout and design initiatives.
I have a proven history of results as a creative subject matter expert, working with agencies and clients to plan and execute the development of marketing collateral for companies of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to enterprise corporations.
My experience also includes the founding of a children’s book imprint, serving as author, publisher, illustrator, and designer.
I have a proven history of results as a creative subject matter expert, working with agencies and clients to plan and execute the development of marketing collateral for companies of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to enterprise corporations.
My experience also includes the founding of a children’s book imprint, serving as author, publisher, illustrator, and designer.
Work Experience
ArtWorks For Milwaukee
Lead Artist
Serves as a part-time supervisor, teaching high school students enrolled in the graphic design and mental health advocacy paid internship at this non-profit organization. The program (known as CAPE Mental Health Movement) is designed to supply youth with the soft skills to prepare them for the workforce while serving as a support for mental health awareness. Utilizing art and graphic design, our team is responsible for creating projects and campaigns that help spread knowledge, access to resources, and improve perceptions of mental health.
September 2021
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Wisconsin, United States
Marquette University
Summer Instructor - Graphic Design
On a part-time basis, I taught graphic design to pre-college students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program.
The EOP is dedicated to motivating and enabling low-income and first generation students to advance to Higher Education opportunities.
The EOP is dedicated to motivating and enabling low-income and first generation students to advance to Higher Education opportunities.
June 2018
- July 2018
Wisconsin, United States
Minuteman Press
Graphic Designer / Customer Service Representative
In this role, I design and produce a broad range of print collateral to meet client needs.
My scope of accountability includes brochures, flyers, posters, and other marketing materials that capture the attention of audiences and increase the visibility of each client's products, services, and events.
My scope of accountability includes brochures, flyers, posters, and other marketing materials that capture the attention of audiences and increase the visibility of each client's products, services, and events.
October 2017
- March 2022
Wisconsin, United States
Lucky Boots
Publisher, Author, Illustrator, Designer
I founded a publication company dedicated to children's books, overseeing all operations and creative endeavors, including visual branding.
I managed the end-to-end development process for children's book titles, including writing, illustration, design, and copy.
I managed the end-to-end development process for children's book titles, including writing, illustration, design, and copy.
March 2015
- Present
Wisconsin, United States
Pink Elephant Graphic Design
Freelance Graphic Designer
Here, I work with clients and agencies to innovate design solutions to meet the unique needs of each business. I have full creative authority to produce groundbreaking and compelling visual designs.
June 2010
- Present
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Great Impressions
Graphic Designer
Fulfilled a key role on team designing and producing a broad range of print collateral, working with clients of this full-service printer specializing in B2B and B2C print support services. Scope of accountability included brochures, flyers, posters, and other marketing materials and graphic elements designed to capture the attention of audiences and bolster the visibility of each client’s products, services, and events.
April 2004
- August 2006
Wisconsin, United States
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
August 2000
- May 2003
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
Skills
Advising,
Art Direction,
Brand Identity,
Client Engagement,
Creative Direction,
Creative Strategy,
Digital Illustration,
Graphic Arts,
Graphics Design,
Illustration,
Leadership,
Logo Design,
Logo Design,
Marketing Collateral,
Mentorship,
Project Management,
Publication Layout,
Supervising,
Time Management,