ABOUT ME
Graphic designer with 23 years’ experience who has a passion for print design and photography. Known to be a team player, adapt to change and bring a positive attitude. Familiar with different marketing platforms and environments.
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator • Lightroom
Project Management Software:
Workamajig, Workfront and Monday
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Dallas | Dallas, Texas
Associate of Applied Arts | December 2000
AWARDS/HONORS
Award of Excellence, TSAT Actions, Universal Orlando Resort
Grace Under Pressure, Universal Orlando Resort
AkinsParker • Sr. Graphic Designer
Jul 2024 - Present
Freelance Designer + Photographer
Present
Executes creative design solutions for various clients. Design marketing collateral, promotional materials and capture memories through the lens of a camera. Manage project timelines and communicate effectively with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the final deliverables.
Findsome & Winmore • Sr. Graphic Designer
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024
Concepted and executed campaigns for Orlando Health and provided creative support for the launch of their podcast, Taboo Topics. Developed branding for the32789, a hyperlocal independent news organization and served as the publication’s staff photographer. Created paid and organic social media graphics for several clients across various industries. Acted as the agency’s staff photographer, capturing lifestyle content for clients to be used on the web and marketing materials. Onboarded and mentored junior creatives when needed, ensuring client visual standards were understood and consistently met.
Valencia College • Sr. Graphic Designer
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
Worked on conceptual development and design of communication materials in support of college-wide campus needs and seeks proactive ways to support the brand. Collaborated with other members of the creative team in brainstorming and concept development. Supported and helped lead with the Creative Director to execute multiple media, including the college publication, web, print and environmental.
Universal Orlando Resort • Graphic Designer
Aug 2008 - Dec 2016
Developed a variety of campaigns, events, outdoor, brochures and advertisements. Collaborated closely with peers and partners to create fresh ideas in various mediums. Art directed photo/video shoots, developed creative for Holidays, EVE and community outreach.
Growing Wealth Magazine • Graphic Designer
Oct 2007 - Aug 2008
Supported the creative director in development, layout and production of the 76-page, four-color Growing Wealth magazine. This included initial conceptualization of creative, designing client advertisements and running pre-flight on all supplied ads. Assisted with pre-press for the entire publication and helped upload files to the printer. Maintained the look and feel of the magazine website.
Acropolis, Inc. • Designer + Production Artist
Nov 2006 - Aug 2007
Assisted with concept development on various projects for clients such as Everything But Water, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Fantasy of Flight and Hilton Atlanta Airport. Completed various production duties.
Say It Loud • Freelance Production Artist
Oct 2006 - Nov 2006
Provided general support for a number of production jobs, that included preparing images for client’s website, developing direct mail creative and adjusted layouts for multiple brochures.
PUSH, Inc. • Production Artist
May 2006 - Oct 2006
Handled the completion of creative projects such as layout placement, ad resize, preflight and collection of files. Provided production support to art directors on a variety of projects for the design requirements on each account. Worked with traffic/scheduling and print production departments to ensure deadlines were met.
Cramer - Krasselt • Production Artist
April 2005 - April 2006
Responsible for making sure all graphic standards for production of ads were met in an accurate and timely manner. Managed production with tasks such as package layout, scanning, collecting of files and ad resizing. Assisted with creative directors on new ideas and layouts for assigned accounts.
Perfect Wedding Guide • Graphic Designer
Jan 2002 - April 2005
Designed advertisements and marketing materials for localized national bridal publication. Altered and enhanced images. Processed artwork to ensure quality and layout specifications. Provided customer satisfaction through communication and proofing of artwork. Executed files to complete the publication for press while meeting a deadline.