Yanci Flores
Graphic Designer
Washington, DC, USA
202-322-4964
be.net/yanciflores
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.
- 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.
-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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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
Acrylics
Pen and Ink
Printmaking