Graphic Designer Project Manager

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Posted:

April 25, 2017

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Brandon Yowell

Portfolio: behance.net/yowell

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EXPERIENCE

NC State Board of Elections - Raleigh, NC

Senior Graphic Designer/UI Designer

JUNE 2015 - JANUARY 2017

Provided rebranded layout, design and graphics for all aspects of the state agency. This included the design of brochures, posters, billboards, advertisements, logos, badges, PowerPoint presentations, banners, icons, environmental graphics, website design, and interactive multimedia. Responsible for managing all projects and production timelines and budget. Redesigned the agency web and mobile presence while maintaining the content management system (CMS), creating wireframes and prototypes for usability testing, and ensuring that best practices for the online portion of the agency were being followed. Additionally, created scripts and storyboarding for the development of video and instructional training for the purpose of public information or staffer training.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Durham, NC

Digital Designer/UI Designer

DECEMBER 2014 - JUNE 2015

Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of display materials that would be viewed on multiple screens at a number of government locations across the country. These displays posted news, important safety facts, and time-sensitive materials. Worked closely with the graphics and media team to produce daily updates. Additional experience with Azure for the maintenance and upkeep of the agency's website and the applications used for running the digital banner displays.

American Board of Anesthesiology - Raleigh, NC

Instructional/E-Learning Designer

JUNE 2014 - DECEMBER 2014

Worked with the product support and training team to develop, design and deliver e-learning solutions including educational videos, web, tablet and mobile views of the self-guided learning tool, and other online educational content to support the learning of custom software products. Worked closely with subject matter experts to create and review content and manage project timelines. Developed graphics, symbols, templates, conceptual art, screenshots and additional content to incorporate into e-learning instructional design. Created scripts/storyboards when planning for a new online learning module or video.

Nowhere Creative - Raleigh, NC

Creative Director/Senior Graphic Designer/UI Designer

NOVEMBER 2006 - CURRENT

Responsible for developing various marketing schemes and strategies for a small press publishing and graphic design company. Project manager for various projects, working directly with employers, and in most circumstances, responsible for designing concepts for advertisements and other promotional needs for the client(s). Created, developed and deployed branded collaterals and promotional materials, website content, blog posts, social media content, and integrated communications for a variety of clients. Additionally, the position included copywriting and laying out chronological advertisement and budgetary plans which explained the ongoing process of the project(s). Additional experience with both Azure and Amazon AWS for building, deploying, and managing applications for the web, mobile and tablet versions of the client websites.

Bowie State University - Bowie, MD

UX Designer/Graphic Designer

JANUARY 2014 - APRIL 2014

Managed print and web content for the frontend design of a university website. Designed wireframes (Balsamiq) and developed site plans (Visio), performed user-testing, created personas and their accompanying scenarios, and designed storyboards to move the project into actual site design. Once designed, the site needed to be tested for responsiveness and modified for performance across web, tablet and mobile platforms. Additionally, designed print materials used in displays, mailings, performances throughout the institution. Used Azure in a limited capacity to deploying, and managing applications for the web, mobile and tablet versions of the college's website.

The Creative Side - Fredericksburg, VA

Art Instructor

SEPTEMBER 2010 - APRIL 2014

Delivered curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using structured teaching techniques. Contributed to student success by leading engaging demonstrations of art lessons. Ensured classes ran efficiently from start to end, as scheduled. Worked with children with special needs, including autistic and disabled students.

Center for Applied Linguistics - Washington, D.C.

Graphic Designer/Instructional E-Learning Designer

JUNE 2013 - JANUARY 2014

Developed test items for web-based technologies using InDesign storyboards, audio, HTML5 and CSS. Working in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, within a team environment, created, and modified digital illustrations for web-delivery and print. Coordinate with an ACCESS 2.0 team of language testing specialists to ensure quality control procedures were followed. Communicated with Production Team Manager about graphics and layout concerns and timelines. Created SVG files from the illustrations to be integrated into HTML5 based portal for handoff to next step of the project.

College of Southern Maryland - LaPlata, MD

Media and Graphics Coordinator

JUNE 2011 - AUGUST 2012

Managed print and web content for the front-end design of large scale college web presence. Created, developed and deployed branded collaterals and promotional materials, website content, blog posts, social media content, and integrated communications for the college. Worked within a small team environment to produce books, posters, mailers, and other distributed materials for parents and students. All print content had an accompanying digital version that had to be loaded to the website and e-mailed through Constant Contact to an ever-changing mailing list. Lead weekly meetings with the Creative Director to ensure all institutional needs were being met in a timely manner and within budget.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Edge Animate, Muse, Breeze; Tibco Spotfire; Geographic Information System (GIS Software); Axure RP; Keynote; InVision WordPress (CMS); Dot Net Nuke (CMS); LucidChart; Azure; Amazon AWS; Tibco Spotfire; Snag It; Cinema 4D; BodyPaint 3D; Maya; Microsoft Office; Android Studio 2.2; CorelDraw; Balsamiq; Captivate; Articulate Storyline; HTML5; CSS

EDUCATION

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Bachelor’s Degree in Art History

2002 - In Process (On hold)

Lord Fairfax Community College - Warrenton, VA

Associate’s Degree in Secondary Education

1994 - 1996

REFERENCES

Rafael Michelena

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Lead Designer at Center for Applied Linguistics