Shannon Evans

Graphic & Web Designer

Philadelphia, PA, USA
I am a creative professional with 16 years of graphic & web design experience across a variety of industries. I am self-motivated with a love for collaboration; I can flourish in both a team and individual setting. Remaining curious, humble and eager to learn has taken me down many extraordinary career paths where I was able to challenge myself and continue to learn the many applications of graphic design. I am passionate about creating clean, concise design that communicates clearly over a wide range of audiences. I am excited to see how graphic design continues to evolve as the technology and marketing climate changes.

Work Experience

Merck Pharmaceuticals Contracted By Aquent

Design Steward for Content Automation

• Image management; ensure that brand standards are met for all images, charts, multi-media assets in CMS.
• Production build for digital and print tactics, matching to approved mock-ups.
• Collaboration with content management team members and editorial to ensure final production files are consistent with business expectations; resolve any errors and produce output for medical and legal review.
• Package the final assets to provide to various creative and deployment partners.
• Work closely with brand teams, creative agencies, and regulatory team members to ensure that accurate and compliant content is used in promotional materials.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze and recommend best practices and process improvements for managing content in pharmaceutical promotions.
November 2018 - December 2019 Pennsylvania, United States

DLL Financial Group

Web Designer

• Create/maintain e-mail blasts and landing pages.
May 2015 - February 2016 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

BOURBON BLUE

Marketing Consultant/Graphic Designer

• Work closely with the restaurant owner and event coordinator to provide a variety of marketing material that is cohesive with the brand.
• Monitor third-party websites for accuracy (Yelp, Trip Advisor, OpenTable).
• Food and restaurant photo direction and manipulation.
March 2015 - March 2020 Pennsylvania, United States

Agency M

Production Artist

• Ensure all files comply with brand guidelines, verify templates and prepare files for print.
• Ensure photo quality and file integrity with final artwork.
• Communicate with production managers regarding deadlines, re-releases, and other specifications.
September 2012 - September 2014 Pennsylvania, United States

Pop The Pixel

Graphic & Web Design

• Graphic design, branding/identity and web design/development assistance for a variety of Pop the Pixel's clients.
January 2010 - July 2011 California, United States

University Of The Sciences In Philadelphia

Graphic & Web Designer

• Assist the creative director with the re-branding effort by maintaining brand continuity on all marketing materials.
• Create/maintain graphic files and a variety of webpages for the University website.
• Design promotional and informational items such as e-cards, e-mail blasts, brochures, flyers, posters, direct mailers and invitations.
• Create admission recruitment materials, catalogs, and quarterly news magazine.
• Photo direction and photo library maintenance.
January 2009 - October 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Burlington County Times

Graphic & Web Designer/Photo Tech/Paginator

• Map, chart and logo design for various departments.
• Collaborate with editors and staff writers.
• Daily front page layouts, sports and special interest features as required.
• Prepare photos for successful output under tight deadlines.
• Creation of the McGuire AirForce Base weekly newspaper.
May 2007 - December 2008 New Jersey, United States

Tim Schaeffer Communities

Graphic & Web Designer

• Update/create new web pages using the existing template.
• Design and implement company intranet.
• Create simple flash animation for use on the website.
• Company brochures redesign.
• 2-D to 3-D floor plan rendering.
• Site plans rendering and preparation for large format printing and web use.
• Creation of promotional and informational items such as brochures, billboards, flyers, posters, signage, direct mailers and invitations.
April 2005 - May 2007 New Jersey, United States

Education

Richard Stockton College

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Cumulative GPA: 3.619
Major GPA 3.818
September 2001 - May 2004 Pomona, New Jersey, United States

Awards

UCDA

Silver Medal at the 40th Annual Design Competition

2010

Major Achievements In Marketing Excellence

MAME Award-First Place

2005

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Assembler, CSS, HTML, MAC & PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Quark Xpress, Veevavault,