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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist)

August 2022-Present

Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist), Kenney Business Solutions

August 1, 2022-present

• Plan, design, and layout a variety of media for organizations, such as charts, presentation slides, logos, illustrations, exhibits, etc.

• Plan and execute the visual aesthetics of printed media

• Select format, size, appearance, cover design, and color scheme for technical manuals, publications and posters

• Work closely with expert graphic designers, analysts, web developers, and exhibit designers to strategize methods and techniques that ensure a well-developed product

• Other primary duties include: Visual communications, Computer graphics and layout design, Pre-press, Logo development, Branding and identity, Briefings and presentations, Displays and exhibits, Interior and exterior signage, Publication design, Illustrations, Visual campaigns

• Projects worked as Graphic Designer:

  • Presidential Certificate Framing

  • Change in Command Secretary of Defense Letter Framing

  • Secretary of Defense “Go Bag” Tags

  • Secretary of Defense Bi-Lateral Pages

  • Secretary of Defense Gift Display Cards

  • Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy office (wall) design

  • Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) seal, Pentagon coin, flag and office (wall) design 

  • Vinyl lettering to include Pentagon leadership signs, door slats and seal stickers

  • CFC Charity Fair poster designs

  • Pentagon Door signs (to include signs for Policy,Vietnam Commemoration, Executive Services Directorate, etc.)

  • African American Flag Officer Interactive Display (Pentagon, Corridor 6) Rebuild—Dreamweaver

  • Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Interactive Update—Dreamweaver

  • Printing, mounting and trimming various miscellaneous signage for framing and/or hanging

  • Turnstile Pentagon Visitor Entrance Sign

  • Various logo creations and/or revamps

  • DSD Farewell Recognition

  • September 11th Ceremony Preparation—lanyards & program assembly

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J. Terry & Associates, Inc.

June 2016-present

Human Resource Manager

• Paraprofessional administrative support and supervisory experience to include but not limited to: Interviewing, Hiring,Staff Training and Development, Facilitating Work Direction,Time Card/Sheet Approval, Bookkeeping/Invoicing,Payroll, Inspection & Quality Control,Progressive Discipline, Planning & Scheduling Work,Terminations, Problem Resolution

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University of Mary Washington

August 2018-July 2022

Adjunct Faculty

•  Instructing Digital Approaches to Fine Art

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Virginia Union University

August 2016-May 2018

Adjunct Faculty

•  Instructing Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design and Printmaking

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Freelancer, Woodbridge, VA

November 2014-present

Graphic Designer and Photographer

• Create marketing literature (flyers, posters, logos) articulated by clients to fit their graphic needs

• Photographing individual and family portraits

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James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

August 2013-May 2016

Graduate Assistant

•  Studio Monitor-Monitor art studios for safety and cleanliness

• Teaching Assistant- Aide students in classroom needs

•  Assistant Gallery Director-Manage up keep of gallery,student seminars and student scheduling forgallery hours

• Photograph editing for James Madison University Visual Resource Center 

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CommunisPR

November 2014-April 2015

Graphic Design Consultant

• Create marketing literature (flyers, posters, logos) articulated by clients to fit their graphic needs

 

EDUCATION

Masters of Fine Art, Intermedia (2013-2016)

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

 

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art  (2009-2013)

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 

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SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite [Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere,Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver] (Expert)

• Digital Photography & Editing [DSLR Cameras & Drone] & Video Editing [Final Cut Pro, Premiere, iMovie](Expert)

• Engraving, Matting, Framing, Printing (HP, Lanier, Roland), Mounting/Lamination (Printing Press) & Trimming (Expert)

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving (Expert)

• Bookkeeping, Payroll Processes, and Invoicing

• Excellent grasp and understanding of word processing and presentation in both iOS and PC operating systems

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RECOGNITION

Ayeye: A Retrospective of Black History Month

Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas/Prince William County

February 3- March 2, 2018

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. present The 7th Annual Red Carpet Showcase

December 3, 2016

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

April 11-27, 2016

James Madison University MFA Art Show

January 2016

Intertia:TBA (Time Based Arts)

March 2015
Capitol One Art Program

January-March 2015
Untitled Potential MFA Art Show

January 2015

James Madison University MFA Art Show

January 2014

McIntire School of Commerce Spring Exhibit

Spring 2013

4th Year Art Show

May  2013
4th Year Fall Art Show

November 2012
3rd Year Art Show

May 2012
1st Annual Student Auction

March 2012
Intro to New Media Final Screening 

May 2011

 

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Correspondence Secretary

January 2015-December 2015

The Sigma Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Check correspondance recieved in the chapter's P.O. Box and dessiminate to members

 

Recording Secretary

January 2014-December 2015

The Sigma Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Maintain and dessiminate chapter meeting minutes to members of the chapter montly

Keep members current on events in the chapter

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