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Personal Statement

I’m a professional graphic designer and artist who expertly combines clear communication with visually pleasing aesthetics to help companies market and promote their brand and products. I’m proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, and I have experience in all aspects of design from social media advertising to package design. In every project I work on, my goals are always to cultivate a positive collaborative experience where I provide the best version of my client’s vision and deliver promptly on our agreed deadlines.

Work
Experience

July 2017- Present

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ AUTHOR

Author H.A. Wills • San Diego, CA

While working as an independent author, I used all of my skills to support the needs of a small business that required print media, web presence, and social media presence. Some of the design work required, but not limited to:

  • Branding (logo, website, business cards, stationary)

  • Book & audio book covers (commercial & special editions)

  • Layout/ formatting of ebook & print books (paperback/hardback)

  • Advertisements & visual graphics for social media (Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Patreon)

  • Convention & promotional materials (banners, fliers, table covers, etc.)

  • Merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers, tote bags, pins, pens, etc.)

Jan 2010-

July 2017

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

HWills Designs • Camarillo, CA

Collaborated with a variety of clients to understand their design needs and develop creative solutions that aligned with their vision. Specializing in company branding, I designed logos, branding guides, business cards, brochures, magazine & newspaper ads, promotional product materials, websites, social media, web abs, and event materials.

Oct 2013-

Aug 2014

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Online Management Systems, LLC • Camarillo, CA

As the in house graphic designer, I collaborated with the project manager, operations manager, SEO manager, and company CEO to design and maintain over 80 websites. Each site required logo, branding guide, and website. While fulfilling my duties, I also trained all incoming graphic designers.

Feb 2012-

Jan 2014

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SDG Design • Ventura, CA

Worked on book layout and graphic materials for an anthropology book.

Education

Aug 2011

CSU Channel Islands | Bachelor’s Degree of Art

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Aug 2011

CSU Channel Islands | Certificate of Digital Media

Certified on entire Adobe Suite software

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, After Effects)

  • Windows Office

  • Design principles, layout, typography

  • Project Management & deadline adherence

  • Print & Web Design

  • Copy writing

  • Digital Painting

Soft Skills

  • Creative thinking & innovation

  • Attention to detail & precision

  • Strong visual & aesthetic sense

  • Adaptability to diverse design styles

  • Quick to adapt to new working environments

  • Effective communication & collaboration

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