Shannon Maureen Riley

Seattle, WA ***** 571-***-**** acr2b6@r.postjobfree.com

Digital Artist Graphic Designer

Customer-oriented artist and designer with expertise in logo design and branding that reflects clients’ styles, values, and objectives. Focused on understanding clients’ needs and aesthetic preferences. Strong technical foundation in fine art provides a sense of composition, proportion, and form. Able to deliver projects on time and within budget. Innovative with excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills.

Digital Asset Production Photo Manipulation Print/Web Layout Design

Visual Identity Development Client Relations Retouching

Professional Experience

Self-Employed, Baltimore, MD 04/2014 – Present

Freelance Designer

Consult with corporate clients to develop visual identity and logos. Incorporate clients’ corporate values, objectives, and aesthetic preferences into logos and branding. Create digital art assets for use in digital and print media.

Developed customer base to five clients within 12 months by client referrals.

Client: Sensorstar, Inc. – Ellicott City, MD: Collaborated with CEO and director of client company to revamp logo. Researched CEO’s ideas and preferences and delivered 13 logo options within established deadline. Company purchased logo for use on all media.

Client: RDM Consulting – Falls Church, VA: Created a solid panel of 11 logo options with clean, abstract, modern styling within promised timeframe. Company selected logo to promote style and branding.

Self-Employed, Baltimore, MD 06/2008 – Present

Artist

Create figurative and expressive oil paintings.

Painted the cover art for poetry anthology What the Neighbors Know, by Melanie McCabe.

Exhibited works at Mount Royal Tavern for their fall art show.

Charles Restaurant and Lounge, Baltimore, MD 03/2013 – 03/2015

Head Bartender (03/2013-03/2015)

Prepared drinks and took food orders while providing a friendly, inviting atmosphere for guests. Assisted owner with staffing decisions.

Worked with owner to interview and hire four bartenders/wait staff. Aided in evaluating employee performance and making retention decisions.

Maintained adequate bar staffing by working during coworker’s absence and hiring a replacement.

Suggested adding hard cider to bar offerings, thereby retaining gluten-free customers.

Worked with owner to interview and hire four bartenders/wait staff. Aided in evaluating employee performance and making retention decisions.

Bartender (01/2011-03/2013) 01/2011 – 03/2015

Managed bar area and small dining room, ensuring high-quality service. Consulted with owner in decision making regarding alcoholic beverage inventory, procurement, and pricing. Filled food and drink orders.

Introduced availability of chalk at the bar, allowing customers to draw on the bar surface. Generated interest, added to uniqueness of restaurant, and added a new spin for marketing.

Organized alcoholic beverage inventory to expedite access to frequently used items and improve efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver

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