Yanci Flores

Graphic Designer

Washington, DC, USA
Experienced Marketing Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry as well as a freelancer working with nonprofits and startups here in the DC community. Skilled in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Graphic Design from University of the District of Columbia.

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Marketing Graphic Designer

- Six years of graphic design experience, I have worked in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- I have advanced knowledge of current graphic design (and related) software applications including InDesign Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
- Experience leading and managing marketing email, social media and display advertising campaigns.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
2015 - Present District of Columbia, United States

Atlas Lab (Law & Tech)

Brand Specialist, Web/Graphic Designer

- Consulted with client to outline website goals, illustrated wire frame, and site functionality.
-Created original logos and color palettes that promoted innovation and brand recognition.
-Ensured brand development and consistency and assisted with content management.
-Enhance Atlas Lab's online presence through visual branding strategies for social media advertisements.
October 2020 - January 2021 New York, New York, United States

Washington Digital Media

Lead Graphic Designer/Web Designer

Responsible for maintaining company's brand by creating graphics for social media. Manage the visual designs of advertising and marketing campaigns. Update/create website layouts for clients. Focused on user experience, effectiveness and appealing clean designs.

- Work independently on a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Brainstorm ideas to conceptualize designs.
- Utilize visual and digital tools such as photographs, animation, and images.
- Coordinate work between marketing team, creators and clients.
April 2020 - October 2020 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Mayor's Office Of Talents And Appointments

Graphic Designer - Summer Intern

Worked with the Executive Office of the Mayor as a graphic designer. I completed assignments for the Office of Communications and Mayor's Office of Community Affairs. Some of the projects included drafting logos, creating sticker designs, web banners, and social media flyers.
June 2019 - August 2019 District of Columbia, United States

University Of The District Of Columbia Student Center Marketing Team

Graphic Designer/Photographer

- Collaborated with marketing team members to create promotional content for internal and external events.

- Created designs by preparing original concepts using information given.

- Worked with marketing coordinator to review designs by specific deadlines and submitted rough layout drafts for approval.
January 2017 - May 2019 District of Columbia, United States

Hola Cultura

Summer Intern

Conducted oral history interviews with latino community of Adams
Morgan, recorded and transcribed their testimonies.

The Interviews helped me find inspiration for design layouts of the DC
latino history timeline.

Created flyers for Adams Morgan historical walking tour. During our
walking tour I presented my postcard designs that were inspired by DC’s
Unity Mural made in 1982.

Designs were used for Twitter, website, print, and email blast.
June 2018 - August 2018 District of Columbia, United States

Washington Builders Program In Partnership With Gallup

Graphic Designer/Photographer

- Focused on market research to create apparel designs.
- Created infographics, fliers, and logo used for social media pages.
- Event planning and coordination for apparel business launch.
July 2017 - August 2017 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Summer Intern

- Assisted DC SmallBiz Mentorship workshops.
- Photographed events.
- Organized database client information.
June 2016 - August 2016 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Education

University Of The District Of Columbia

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design

Figure Drawing
Painting
Foundations of Design
Graphic Design I & II
World Art History
Art Appreciation
Animation I & II
August 2017 - May 2019 District of Columbia, United States

University Of The District Of Columbia

Associates Degree in Graphic Design

Digital Applications
Photography
Computer Arts/Illustration
Typography
Visual Thinking
Printmaking
Publication Design
Desktop Publishing
August 2013 - May 2017 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Identity, Logo Design, Mobile App Design, Mockups, Social Media Marketing, Typography, Web Design Layout,

Art Mediums:

Watercolors
Acrylics
Pen and Ink
Printmaking