MAURICE D. BEASLEY

Atlanta, GA • 404-***-**** • ad1djj@r.postjobfree.com

STRATEGIC GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Graphic Design Project Manager • Digital Design Lead • Art Director • Creative Director

Brand Identity Development • Visual Storytelling • Cross-Platform Integration

Visual Design Mastermind • Innovative Problem-Solver • Graphic Design Genius

Adobe Certified Instructor

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Dedicated Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience seeking a challenging role in a creative agency to lead design projects and inspire innovation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

FUTZY International Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

Creative Director UX/UI Lead

Designed dynamic UI elements and layouts, maximizing app functionality.

Collaborated with stakeholders, driving the creation of The FUTZY app.

Enabled seamless communication between design and development teams.

Innovated user profiles, enhancing overall user experience.

Healthgrades; Atlanta, GA May 2019 - Aug 2019

UX/UI Design Front End Engineer

Facilitated team and stakeholder collaboration, promoting a productive work environment.

Designed and developed innovative user-facing features to enhance customer experience.

Deployed using CrownPeak, a CMS system, to create and update client sites effectively.

Championed the creation of reusable code and libraries for efficient future use.

Optimized applications for enhanced speed and scalability, boosting performance.

Prioritized SEO in application optimization to increase visibility and traffic.

Confirmed technical feasibility of UI/UX designs for optimal functionality.

First Born Music and Entertainment; Atlanta, GA Jan 2006 - May 2013

Web Developer

Utilized technologies including CSS, ActionScript 3.0, XML, HTML, and JavaScript on Macintosh OSX to deliver web solutions.

Composed and launched the company's primary website (www.firstbornmusic-ent.com) using WordPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Dreamweaver.

Produced artist websites (www.kahryn.com, www.rob-u.com), boosting their online brand.

Customized graphics for email campaigns to boost engagement rates and conversions.

Oversaw routine site maintenance for updated content and optimal performance.

Sterling Ledet; Atlanta, Georgia June 2005 - March 2023

UX/UI Creative Technical Instructor

Standardized CSS3 education to ensure uniform skill development across the cohort.

Bolstered student proficiency significantly in Adobe Creative Cloud usage.

Structured HTML5 lessons to maximize comprehension and practical application.

Propelled students' design skills through focused UX/UI Design instruction.

Empowered students with extensive training in UX/UI, web, e-learning, print, and video apps.

Introduced Macintosh OS studies to students, reinventing traditional learning methods.

Aligned curriculum with industry needs via User-Centered Research & Design teachings.

Oversaw successful integration of WordPress/Bootstrap into the course syllabus.

Motivated students to master JavaScript/JQuery for their technological toolkit.

Incorporated Windows OS training into the digital education program structure.

Reinforced comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite among learners.

Simplified Quark Xpress concepts for easier comprehension and application.

Boosted learning outcomes by teaching Adobe Captivate effectively.

Fable Art Designs; Decatur, Georgia June 1996 - Present

Owner Creative Director Ux/Ui Designer

Produced creative marketing content for FirstBorn Music, generating 20% audience growth.

Guided KNURC Publishing in a rebranding process, boosting market visibility by 30%.

Boosted E'Nuff Said Records' online sales by 25% through digital presence redesign.

Streamlined Logo Identities' design process which improved efficiency by 15%.

Fashioned FLY P.I.G.G.Y Clothing's unique logo design contributing towards establishing its strong brand identity within the fashion industry.

Boosted Vids Inc.'s social media interaction by crafting engaging social media content.

Unified Crown Communities Inc. enhanced brand consistency across all platforms.

Consulted with clients, crafting comprehensive proposals for project concepts, development, and finalization across print, e-learning, web, and multimedia platforms.

Deployed engaging, high-quality content for Cartoon Network

Provided expert, actionable advice on workflow organization within clients' internal teams to facilitate continued project success post-contract.

Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Captivate, OpenCart, and WordPress tools to build out a diverse range of client projects effectively.

Acted as Project Manager, leading the successful creation and deployment of client projects.

Designed prototypes and mock-ups for client approval before final project completion.

Achieved unprecedented attendance at Beyond Ecstatic Events via strategic promotions.

EDUCATION

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia BFA - Visual Communications

Springboard, Atlanta, Georgia UX/UI Certification

Tech Talent South, Atlanta, Georgia UX Research and Design Certification

CERTIFICATIONS

Adobe Certified Instructor - Adobe Systems

Adobe Certified Expert - Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash

UX/UI Design – Springboard

UX Research and Design Certification – Tech Talent South

PORTFOLIO LINKS

http://fableartdesigns.com

https://www.behance.net/fableart

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