Generate visual solutions for a roster of DoD clients in the form of bannerstands, pop up booths, logos, style guides, brochures, annual reports, web banners, and website designs

Transform client concepts into optimized charts, illustrations, and PowerPoint graphics

Routinely coordinate production with local vendors, negotiating competitive estimates, determining timelines, and overseeing press inspections

Collaborate with Project Mangers to effectively communicate technical messages consistent with client brand guidelines

Primary designer since August 2008 for Army AL&T Magazine, overseeing art direction, cover design, internal layout, and the management of the web based image archive

Served as graphics lead for successful 2010 special exhibit which entailed extensive content and logistical research, procurement, design, and team instruction for the on-site construction of five 7ft tall lightwalls

Facilitate branding efforts, logo design, collateral creation, and special event support for a variety of organizations and individuals

Work directly with clients to assess organizational needs and establish plans to create appropriate solutions on an efficient schedule and budget

Maintain positive, effective relationships with vendors in order to negotiate favorable production timing and price

Partner with writers, editors, web developers, and entrepreneurs to develop and implement various products and initiatives to strategically enhance business visibility and increase community awareness of client products and services

Worked directly with senior leadership to asses client needs and strategically generate products to meet marketing goals including advertisements, banners, brochures, postcards, logos, and data sheets

Created detailed mock-ups and imagery to aid developers in the creation of dynamic website graphics for local and international clients

Actively participated in new business efforts by presenting design samples and responding to inquiries in client concept meetings and proposal pitches

Redesigned in-house web presence using html and the content management system Joomla!

Created websites for entertainment clients by working directly with artists and management

Designed print materials, promotional fliers, and cd packaging, tailored to artist styles

Maintained content such as articles, galleries, and news on affiliate and client sites

Worked with publisher to edit book design layouts for prize-winning publication Ing Grish

Assisted in the collection of 2005 poetry contest entries and fees, responsible for reviewing and organizing the content for submission

Designed promotional material such as special event logos, t-shirts, and salon signage

Assisted senior designers by hard copy filing the details on individual jobs for archiving

Updated and reproduced direct mail, posters, and outdoor advertising for Hair Cuttery, Hair Cuttery UK, and Salon Cielo

Minor in Africana Studies