Experience

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  Usec

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Intern

  Chiefly responsible for the layout and illustration of newspaper and magazine ads (Paducah Sun, Chillicothe Gazette, Portsmouth News).Notable Accomplishments∙ Designed the identity system and brochure for the Employee Concerns Program

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  State of maryland (department of natural resources)

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2002

  Graphic designer

  Chiefly responsible for developing special coastal zone projects under tight deadlines and budget constraints, as well as;∙ Consulted with field office officials, supervisors, and technical personnel to provide advice and explore creative solutions for the desired product;∙ Provided art direction, image selection, scanning, color correction and digital image manipulation.Notable Accomplishments∙ Managed all aspects of a conference display at the Baltimore Convention Center;∙ Performed all phases of production including printing, installation of hop-up displays and props;∙ Collaborated with photographer Marion E. Warren on image selection from his extensivecatalogue for the design of a hop up display. Show less

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  U.s. department of health and human services (hhs)

  Feb 2003 - now

  Visual information specialist

  Chiefly responsible for the design of multi-page brochures and pamphlets, publications, posters, slides, logos, stationery, infographics etc., in a fast-paced, creative environment, as well as;∙ Interprets written material and translates into creative graphic solutions across mediums;∙ Conceives, designs, and implements marketing and identity campaigns;∙ Develops and adheres to timelines and budget constraints;∙ Provides digital archiving, inventory tracking as well as maintenance/troubleshooting of variousdesign and technical equipment;∙ Serves on divisional and cross-organizational teams that develop communication strategies insupport of specific communication goals;∙ Carries out in-house production including but not limited to; the mounting of posters to foamboard, laminating, short print runs, scoring, trimming and folding;∙ Leads and works collaboratively with other Visual Information Specialists;∙ Conducts press inspections and works closely with print procurement and outside vendors toassure quality control;∙ Interacts and collaborates with senior executive officials;∙ Works closely with the marketing department as well as Public Affairs officials to assureadherence to HHS branding guidelines and standards;∙ Actively leads and/or participates in creative brainstorming sessions with internal as well asexternal clients in order to meet project objectives.Notable Accomplishments∙ Responsible for the design and assurance of 508 compliance for HHS Electronic forms;∙ Developed the identity for the HHS GovZone web site;∙ Responsible for the design and production of marketing materials for the Program SupportCenter;∙ Received 9 awards for Graphics/marketing support of the Washington D.C. Capital Area’sCombined Federal Campaign (CFC);∙ Provided graphic support for the White House Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiativesin its early stages. Show less

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  Creative circle (havas worldwide)

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Freelance graphic designer

  ∙ PowerPoint Webinar Dec (Client: Constellation Energy)∙ Infographic updates in Illustrator CC (Client: Constellation Energy)

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  Creative circle (experis)

  Apr 2014 - May 2014

  ∙ Layout Foreign language Information Guides∙ Ensure 508-Compliance ∙ Create a new template and use the approved template to lay out the guide in Word∙ Proofread∙ Create 508-accessible Word documents and 508-compliant PDF's∙ Quality Control

  • 508 Compliant Designer (Freelance)

    May 2014 - May 2014

  • 508 Compliance Designer + Word (Freelance)

    Apr 2014 - May 2014
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  Aquent (serco proprietary for united states postal service)

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Freelance graphic designer

  ∙ Manipulate, format and optimize online photos to support news stories.∙ Create a Did You Know? graphic for each daily edition.∙ Corporate Strategic Calender∙ Online Solutions∙ Web graphic support

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  Centers for disease control and prevention

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2019

  Served as Lead Design at the World Trade Center Health Program

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2019
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  Mckinsey & company

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Graphic designer/powerpoint specialist