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Highly creative and experienced graphic designer with knowledge of the latest design software, MAC and PC platforms, marketing and print design. Dynamic team player with excellent proofing ability. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments. Passionate about learning and increasing skills.
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
A.J DREXEL AUTISM INSTITUTE
DREXEL UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA
March 2019 to present
Responsible for designing, creating and supporting the distribution of an array of communication products and collaborating with the research team on the creation of a variety of marketing and informational materials. Such responsibilities include:
Managing Social Media content to promote community resources.
Design annual reports, brochures, logos and data visuals
Creation of Power Point presentations and scientific posters for national conferences
Special event collateral created and printed (signage, invitations, promotional giveaways)
Photographer for special events
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2015 to March 2019
Prrovided graphic support to in-house designers with special projects such as logo design, brochures, invitations, flyers and other marketing collateral.
Some freelance opportunities include:
American Bar Association
- 2018 Annual meeting brochureAqua Swim Kids
- Logo design, billboards & marketing collateralsBallard Sphar
- Annual meeting brochuresContour Marketing & Media
- White papers, quarterly seminar brochures, signage, PowerPoint presentations, app development, web bannersCheyney University of Pennsylvania
- Ads, marketing collateral, billboards, web bannersDechert LLP
- Brochures, announcements, signageHIAS Pennsylvania
- 2016, 2017 Annual ReportMonarch School of Dance
- Logo design, signage for recitals & marketing collateralsWomen’s Theater Company
- Posters, playbills, web banners
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BALLARD SPAHR | PHILADELPHIA, PA
June 2012 to July 2015
Graphic designer for national law firm, providing design support for 15 U.S. offices. Responsible for the creation and printing of marketing collaterals using various graphics software all while maintaining the branded identity of the firm. Such materials include:
Attorney announcements
Firm newsletters, brochures, sponsorship ads, logos
Power Point presentations
Special event and seminar invitations (print and HTML)
Event signage
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
THE CREATIVE GROUP | PHILADELPHIA, PA
July 2011 to June 2012
Freelance graphic designer for various companies throughout the Philadelphia region. Hired to carryout everyday design needs from production work to design and layout. Some companies I have worked with include: Agency M, Bayada Nurses, Delaware Investments, Lincoln Financial Group, QVC, Shoprunner, Sills Communications and The Marathon Group.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
June 2010 to July 2011
Appointed by Contemporary Graphics (Pennsauken, NJ) to work as an onsite Graphic designer. Responsible for designing, printing and mounting signage; creating brochures, PowerPoint’s, invitations, newsletters, logos, email blasts, as well as other collaterals.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DECHERT LLP | PHILADELPHIA, PA & NY, NY
May 2005 to June 2010
Graphic designer for an international law firm, overseeing design support for 7 European offices. Responsible for creating marketing collaterals and providing graphical support using various graphics software all while maintaining the branded identity of the firm. Such materials include:
Attorney announcements (print and HTML)
Practice groups newsletters, brochures, e-mail blasts and publication ads
Power Point presentations
Firm wide invitations (print and HTML)
EDUCATION
MS Nonprofit Management (May 2025)
Drexel University
Certificate in Social Innovative Design
University of Pennsylvania
BFA Graphic Design
West Chester University
Web Design Certificate
Temple University
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Experience Manager Mobile
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Adobe InDesign CC
• Adobe Photoshop CC
• CRAFT
• Invision
• Keynote
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Word
• Pages
• Sketch
REFERENCES Upon Request
Services & Pricing
For Print items business cards, brochures, postcards and more.
NOTE: All pricing listed on this page does not include printing as that is determined by the nature of your project and quantity needed. Pricing is for design only and is based on an hourly rate.
Please contact me regarding rates for additional designs.
LOGOS
3 design concepts $250
5 design concepts $400
STATIONERY
(letterhead, envelopes, business cards)2 design concept $250
3 design concepts $400
BROCHURE/NEWSLETTERS
(client provides finalized copy and photos) $75/per pagePOSTCARDS, INVITATIONS, FLIERS (minimum of 1hr) $50/hr