Leandra Thorne

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2010

  Aviation Ordnanceman

  - Facilitated intermediate-level maintenance on 2500+ pieces of ordnance handling and transportation equipment.- Led a team during ammunition onload and offload, managing over 2.7 million pounds of ordnance with zero mishaps or safety violations.- In charge of storing, servicing, inspecting, and handling 12 types of weapons and ammunition carried on naval aircraft.- Supervised the safe and proficient operation of nine weapons elevators and ordnance movement.- Inspected and built quality assurance (QA) reports detailing deficiencies, misuse, and possible improvements. Show less

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  CrownHeightsCollective

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2022

  Graphic Designer

  - Collaborated with creative teams and designers on 40+ websites and branding projects, demonstrating a keen understanding of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.- Developed 40+ high-quality WordPress themes based on client specifications, contributing to the success of e-commerce and Omnichannel campaigns.- Trained under a mentor to acquire knowledge of UX and front-end web design processes and best practices.- Generated 200+ customer-facing graphics, including layouts, presentations, logos, and websites. - Developed specifications and procedures for website development, maintenance, and marketing for 10+ clients. Show less

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  Williams Flower and Gift

  May 2016 - Jul 2019

  Floral Designer

  - Designed 2000+ arrangements according to client specifications, budget, and available material. - Selected flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to develop new creations.- Communicated with clients regarding the type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.- Planned arrangements according to client's requirements, using strong organizational skills, ability to understand the vision, and knowledge of design and properties of materials.- Generated 1000+ floral designs in a customer-centric environment for significant events and holidays with a focus on being able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Show less

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  The Bremerton Letterpress Company

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2022

  Assistant Studio Manager - Designer, Printer, Contractor

  - Managed 40+ design projects, overseeing custom stationery, business cards, websites, wedding suites, and invitations. Maintained quality assurance for 50+ letterpress print jobs.- Instructed the public on letterpress printing during monthly shop tours, promoting a deeper understanding of the art and its social impact.- Consulted with clients on visual design expectations and coordinated client intake, explaining policies and procedures.- Trained in art direction, photo briefing, and product photography. Developed proposals, websites, and digital branding solutions for clients. Show less

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  Amazon

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Visual Designer - Prime Gaming

  -Applied detailed, hands-on expertise in typography and image standards for web, producing over 7,546 high-quality, scalable, on-brand graphic solutions for Prime Gaming.-Collaborated with the Art Director to update and create Photoshop templates, contributing to the creation of static assets used by the Prime Gaming team and developer partners.-Generated diverse assets, including email placements, Twitch extensions, gateway cards, loot drops, offer detail pages, social media placements, and paid media assets in multiple languages.-Collaborated with the design team to develop creative concepts, refine ideas, and design solutions for various challenges.-Established a master PowerPoint template with 140+ on-brand master slides for internal use.-Demonstrated fluency in digital art direction and production, including post-production editing and retouching. Show less

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  Amazon Games

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2024

  Art Director

  -Orchestrated a comprehensive rebrand aligned with Prime, crafting a new visual identity that seamlessly integrates with Prime's established brand equity. -Produced a unified brand guide and facilitated the adoption of the new branding across internal and external partners.-Spearheaded the creative strategy for Prime Day 2023, achieving unprecedented success through cohesive art direction. Oversaw the production of 439 campaign assets across various marketing channels, setting new standards for excellence.-Conceptualized and executed all visual aspects of Prime Gaming marketing, spanning platforms such as Amazon homepage, Twitch, paid media ads, emails, social media, web, events, and video graphics. -Provided oversight for visual creative produced by internal teams and external partners.Strengthened brand assets, including style and usage guides, across diverse categories. -Developed strategic and intricate design solutions, addressing multi-disciplinary challenges within cross-functional teams.-Demonstrated expertise in design strategy and brand experience, maintaining consistent brand standards across customer-facing touchpoints of marketing programs. Show less