SUMMARY
Accomplished Graphic Designer, with 10+ years of field experience and a wealth of knowledge in the design industry. I specialize in design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work, and have demonstrated success in project management, team leadership, and schedule coordination. Fluent in multiple design programs. I am a detail-oriented team player, with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. My knowledge and expertise make me the perfect addition to any design team. Get in touch today and let’s create something amazing!
WORKEXPERIENCE
Public Information Specialist II
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (2014-Present)
ADDITIONAL TITLES: Senior Web and Design Specialist (2015-2023)
Publication Production Specialist I (2014-2015)
• Drove digital and enterprise collaboration across functional teams, focusing on delivery and continuous process improvement for the communication program and projects.
• Identified project requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and existing officials, partners, and community representatives.
• Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
• Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media and print to support the communication program and projects.
• Resolved retrieval problems by customizing design to meet requirements.
• Organized information by studying, analyzing, interpreting and classifying data aid in the development of communication strategies and products..
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
• Met with customers to present mock ups and collect information for adjustments.
• Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
• Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
• Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
• Designed creative digital displays used in on-line advertising.
• Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support campaign branding strategies.
• Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
• Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website.
• Promoted successful outcome of web development strategy by aligning consistent brand messaging and visual designs across digital outlets.
• Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.

Adjunct Instructor
University of West Florida (2018-Present)
• Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Intro to Digital Media Practice, Typography I and II, Intro to Graphic Design, Art Appreciation, Senior Design Studio, and Digital Design Senior Project
• Apply effective training modules that utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students of various ages and academic backgrounds.
• Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, behavior and attendance.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
• Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students’ discussion inquiries.
• Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
• Used technological equipment to enhance process of students’ learning.

EDUCATION
2018      MFA Graphic Design and Visual Experience, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
2015       BA Graphic Design, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
2015       BFA Digital Art, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
2015       Minor e-Business, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
2014       Digital Marketing Certificate, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

EXHIBITIONRECORD
2016     How Does Your Garden Grow, The Artel Gallery, Pensacola, FL (Juried)
2016      Restored Purpose, The Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL (Solo Exhibition)
2015      Composite - BFA Exit Show, The Art Gallery, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West  Florida, Pensacola, FL, (Invitational)  
2015      Semi-Annual POP-UP Exhibition, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL (Invitational)
2015      Student Scholar Symposium and Faculty Showcase, UWF Field House, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL (Invitational)
2015      Visage, Gallery 88 WUWF, Pensacola FL (Invitational)
2015      Down Time, T.W. Newcomb & Associates, Pensacola, FL (Two-person Exhibition with artist Johny McPhil)
2015      Art Assistant, Abigail Harrell, Pensacola, FL
2014      Semi-Annual POP-UP Exhibition, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL (Invitational)
2013      Exit Strategy, College of Business, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL (Juried)
PUBLICATIONS
Mike Roberts, “It's not Gallery Night, but it might as well be”, Pensacola News Journal, Eye on Art    http://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/2016/06/09/eye-art-s-not-gallery-night-but-might-well/85547088/
Mary Lett, “Pensacola mom, daughter earn college degrees”, Pensacola News Journal, Education, http://www.pnj.com/story/news/education/2015/05/02/pensacola-mom- daughter-earn-college- degrees/26783003/
Mike Roberts, “UWF students shine in exit show”, Pensacola News Journal, Eye on Art    http://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/2015/05/01/eye-art-uwf-students-shine-exit- show/26586191/
Mike Roberts, “UWF galleries feature double bill”, Pensacola News Journal, Eye on Art    http://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/2015/04/10/eye-art-uwf-galleries-feature-double-bill/25484803/


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