Visual Designer & Illustrator
Resume:
PROFICIENCIES
+ Photoshop + Illustrator+ InDesign
+ Dreamweaver+ Flash + Auto Cad
+ Microsoft O ce Suite + Adobe CQ
Basic HTML proficiency
AWARDS + HONORS
Best Portfolio Award
Art Institute of Atlanta
Winter 2011
DESIGNER (CONTRACT), MMI, INC.
Matthews, NC; Jan. 2014 - April 2014
Graphic and packaging design for MMI and Family Dollar Brands seasonal product packaging and POP displays.
SENIOR DESIGNER (CONTRACT VIA AQUENT), SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL, FORMERLY GE CAPITAL
Alpharetta, GA; Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2015
Digital and print asset design for major brands such as Gap, Banana Republic and Lowe’s. Brand strategy, iconography, and data visualization for Synchrony Financial internal communications.
WEB DESIGNER (VIA VITAMIN T),
OBJECT 9
Atlanta, GA; June 2016 - July 2016
APPVAULT
Atlanta, GA; Feb 2016 - May. 2016
ID8 AGENCY
Marietta, GA; Jan 2016 - Feb. 2016
CONCEPT DESIGNER (CONTRACT VIA AQUENT), GE CAPITAL Alpharetta, GA; April 2012 - September 2013
Mid-level designer creating concepts and business development pitches for major national brands such as GE, Lowe's, Belk, Dillard's, Barneys New York, Ebates, and QVC. Created online banners for Deposits, producing a $6M profit from the projected $4M goal.
+ Digital asset creation
+ UI creation for 30 Days to LinkedIn, an internal GE social networking initiative
+ Brand identity and icon development for data visualization BRAND IDENTITY & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CONTRACT), INCOMM Atlanta, GA; Dec. 2011 - April 2012
Designed new brand identity suite, digital and print brand standards guide, corporate brochure, design templates, and illustrations for the newly created InComm launch and exhibition.
DESIGNER AT PLAY
TAMARA
SMALLS
EDUCATION
AA, Graphic Design
The Art institute of Atlanta
Graduated Mar. 2011
BA, Architecture & Design
Clemson University
Graduated May 2005
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www.thedesigneratplay.com
PACKAGING DESIGNER, KIDS II, INC.
Alpharetta, GA; May 2011 - September 2011
+ Re-created the Sunnyside Safari™ brand collection logo for the 2012 Wal-Mart stores product launch
+ Creative direction through presentations with branding, product managers, and executive management
+ Packaging and POP design for multiple infant segments for the Bright Starts™ and InGenuity™ product brands
+ Art direction for freelance resources and photography studios RETAIL GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR, WHOLE FOODS MARKET Duluth, GA; April 2010 - May 2011, Part-time
+ POP design, posters, web banners, and large format merchandising displays for store events
+ Responsible for store’s overall graphic standards and creating the visual buying experience
ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER, COLITE INTERNATIONAL, LTD Columbia, SC; June 2007 - June 2009
+ Created and managed digital artwork for quality control to ensure brand integrity for clients such as Tiffany & Co., Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, and Nordstrom Rack INTERN ARCHITECT & DESIGNER, STUDIO 2LR ARCHITECTS + INTERIORS Columbia, SC; Aug. 2005 - Oct. 2006
+ Determined project direction and design goals while collaborating with engineering and contracting consultants
+ Designed furniture, concept sketches, construction documents, and overall schematics for commercial building projects
INTERN ARCHITECT, CR GOODMAN ASSOCIATES
Annapolis, MD; Jan. 2007 - May 2007
+ Created construction documents with lead architect
+ Health care design research
+ Met with interior and architectural sales representatives for continuing education and green health care design solutions
FREELANCE:
CONOCO PHILLIPS
Houston, TX, Jan. 2014 - May 2014
TCG EVENTS
Charlotte, NC, Nov. 2013 - June 2014
ISA MOHTAJ, CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS
Stone Mtn, GA, Nov. 2013 - Present
APPLIED SYSTEMS, INC.
Alpharetta, GA; Sept. 2013 - Present
PINK RIBBON STORY FOUNDATION
Atlanta, GA; Aug. 2013 - Present
ALEVEN CREATIVES
Atlanta, GA; Dec. 2011 - Oct. 2013
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
Atlanta, GA; Oct. 2011
PACKAGING & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CONTRACT), SILGAN
Norcross, GA; Oct. 2011 - Nov. 2011
+ Creative direction and design for the Novartis European trade show
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