Summary
Visual and web designer who is highly motivated, creative, and efficient. Fast learner with experience in digital, print, and web. Adept in photo editing and corporate design. Solid interpersonal skills and exceptional team player. Experienced in a variety of venues. Seeking to join a friendly creative team passionate about their work while executing new and challenging opportunities. I am returning to the workforce after a second extended hiatus where I was needed to assist in the care of a disabled family member.
Relevant Experience
Freelance
Visual Designer, Contractor
(June 2010 – Present)
Bolton, MA
• Photo edits and marketing materials for an office supplies company
• Metro ads for Lowell Center for Hope and Healing
• Flyers for Los Angeles-based Musicians
• Graphic T-Shirt design for a Boston company’s “SXSW” outing
Revolutionary Clinics
Extraction Technician II, Visual Designer
(February 2021 – May 2023)
Fitchburg, MA
• Daily operation of CO₂, distillation, ethanol, solventless, and lab machinery
• Frequent use of METRC inventory system, adhered to MA CCC compliance
• Part-time: Creation of social media assets with zero budget
• Thoroughly trained numerous colleagues on all job responsibilities
Philips Lifeline
Digital Content Author, Contractor
(January 2018 – September 2019)
Framingham, MA
• Adobe CQ5 AEM/DAM Asset creation and management
• Use of HTML & CSS for improving website UX and content
• Frequent use of Photoshop for creating web-ready digital photo compositions
Boston Scientific
Digital Producer, Contractor
(December 2015 – June 2016)
Marlborough, MA
• Arranged front-end content/copy in CMS, updated and maintained Endoscopy divisions for both US and EU websites
• Frequent use of Adobe CQ5, DPS, Campaign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver, HTML & CSS to enhance new product presentation
Unbound Commerce
Web Designer & Developer
(June 2015 – September 2015)
Framingham, MA
• Created mobile stores for Yahoo small business owners
• Aided clients in troubleshooting fixes, and sustained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
• Visually improved virtual storefronts using HTML5, CSS3, JS & jQuery, and Photoshop used day-to-day
Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Web Application Designer, Contractor
(October 2014 – June 2015)
Watertown, MA
• Installed and customized design for desktop & mobile booking engines into pre-existing hotel websites
• Replicated brand consistency throughout hotel chains using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
Bank of America
UX/UI Visual Designer, Contractor
(May 2014 – September 2014)
Boston, MA
• Integrated the latest UI design trends and assisted the Visual Design team in updating branding materials, wireframes, and page layouts
• Drafted and revised templates for user-friendly online banking applications in Fireworks and Photoshop
Custom Learning Designs
Interactive Designer
(June 2013 – January 2014)
Belmont, MA
• Created eye-catching UI and UX visuals for sales pitches and clients in order to land contracts with pharmaceutical companies
• Designed interactivities within eLearning modules, annotated reprints & interactive reading apps for pharma representatives
Boston Bruins / TD Garden
Graphic Design Intern (January – May 2010) Boston, MA
• Focused initiatives on the NHL franchise, promoted radio partners, Boston Celtics, Disney on Ice, and Harlem Globetrotters
• Everyday use of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Managed several projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines daily for distribution to over 17,000 fans through print and digital media
• LET’S GO BRUINS!
Education
Certificate in Web Development, Boston University: CDIA (May 2013)
B.S. Graphic Design, Fitchburg State University (May 2010)
Technical Skills
Proficient
• Adobe CC versions of InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
• Microsoft OS, Office, Word & PowerPoint
• HTML 5 & CSS 3
• Asset Creation & Management
Intermediate
• Adobe Acrobat, AEM, CQ5, Fireworks
• Typography
• Mobile Design & Development
• Social Media
• Cross-Browser Compatibility
• WordPress
Basic
• JavaScript / jQuery
• PHP / SQL
• XML
• Email Metrics
• Font Creation
• JIRA