EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer Self-Employed
2016 — present / Arlington, VA
Researches, designs, and develops a variety of print and digital collateral for local clients, including posters, social media graphics, holiday promotional material, and event materials
Supervises all aspects of a project from development through print production
Maintains excellent communication and time management skills
Junior Designer (intern) Dynamic Advertising Solutions
2016 / Arlington, VA
Designed a variety of print and digital collateral, including business cards, t-shirts, branding for local businesses, and social media posts
Assisted in brand development for various clients, such as the merchandise catalog for the Washington Capitals
Junior Designer (intern) Northern Virginia Community College
2015 — 2016 / Alexandria, VA
Designed and illustrated posters for on-campus events, musical performances, and student design shows
Loan Processor Prudential Mortgage Capital Company
2013 / Arlington, VA
Performed market surveys of comparable rental properties
Prepared utility and real estate tax summaries of properties
Performed administrative duties as needed
Receptionist CityStaff DC
2012 / Washington, DC
Welcomed guests and answered telephones
Prepared incoming and outgoing mail
Maintained kitchen and lounge area
Office Assistant Ruthi Postow Staffing
2012 / Washington, DC
Assisted in mass mailings
Operated electronic signature machine
Performed administrative duties as needed
Technical Assistant American Library Association
2005 — 2010 / Washington, DC
Managed inventory of office software and hardware
Performed monthly software maintenance of office computers
Coordinated recycling and installation of office computers
EDUCATION
BFA, Graphic Design
George Mason University
2026
AAS, Communication Design
Northern Virginia Community College
2016
BA, Art History
George Mason University
2012
SKILLS
Mac iOS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Print Design
Branding & Identity
Color Theory
Illustration
Layout & Composition
Typography
Organization
Communication
Problem-Solving

