PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Maria-Alaina Rambus

240-***-**** ǀ ad1frp@r.postjobfree.com ǀ LinkedIn

Color Theory

Typography

Illustration

Storyboarding

Critical Thinker

Creativity/Ideation

Oral/Writing

Communication

Photography

Editing

Design Principles

Strategic Thinking

• Redesigned a 20+ year-old product file layout for various high-profile training courses for agent, intelligence analysts, and international police and investigative services training completion ceremonies. Updating and reconstructing the product files saved 4 days in production time for the graphic and print services.

• Promoted to lead designer for one of the most extensive weapons reports presented to Congress, prepared by Acquisition Source Management Team: 80-page Assessments of Major Weapon Programs, 2003 and 140-page Assessments of the Selected Major Weapons Programs, 2005.

• Selected to support the Office of the Comptroller General, designing and creating highly visible products presented to the President, Congress, and the Public Sector. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Insider Threat Office ǀ Washington, DC 4/2018 – 9/2022 Lead Visual Information Specialist (VIS)

• Executed the design and creation of all classified and non-classified printed materials and electronic files: posters, daily agendas, 120-page coil-bound briefing books, conference materials, nametags, certificates, and the electronic invitations and classified presentation slides

• Managed logistics for Print Services and secure transport of all classified/unclassified printed products and course materials.

• Created Standard Operating Procedures for Symposium marketing and preparation, including for onsite Print Services and contractors through the Government Printing Office.

• Designed website imagery, incorporating various graphic media for maximum visual impact.

• Utilized key design principles to develop themed marketing products for the interdivisional FBI PROTECT workplace security and wellness initiative. Co-hosted quarterly working group (WG) meetings attended by senior-level executives to plan and develop impactful FBI PROTECT products.

• Problem-solved alternative methods to meet truncated deadlines or satisfy visual communication requirements given scarce production resources

• Designed visual products to depict identified vulnerabilities and convey the likely effectiveness of recommended mitigations.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Training Division ǀ Washington, DC 11/2019 – 11/2020 Lead Visual Information Specialist (VIS) (Temporary Assignment)

• Analyzed requirements, conducted research, and developed new page layouts, images, and line art that best- conveyed course content.

• Designed new course materials, substituting text with visual storyboards that guided the students through processes versus reading step-by-step procedures.

• Upgraded course hand-outs and supporting documentation; for cost-effectiveness, some products were laminated and collected after each session for continued use. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Finance and Facilities Division ǀ Washington, DC 09/2007 – 04/2018 VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Senior Lead Visual Information Specialist (VIS)

• Provided all the ceremonial products associated with the National Academy, Special Agent and Intelligence Analyst and graduation events

• Provided professional services for almost all the branches and divisions within the bureau as well as collaborative efforts with other agencies representing the FBI

• Designed and created training manuals supporting agents and surveillance teams.

• Utilized industry-standard software for print and exhibit production.

• Maintained compliance with unit project budgets, the Department of Justice Print Production Standards, current style manuals, graphic publications, and Government Publishing Office regulations.

• Designed original pieces, including illustrations and infographics Government Accountability Office - Printing and Graphics #4 ǀ Washington, DC 09/2007 – 04/2018 Senior Lead Visual Information Specialist (VIS)

• Designed and created infographics, maps, graphs, illustrations, and more while maintaining the standards set by GAO Visual Standards.

• Participated in team meetings and collaborated with analysts to convert quantitative data into charts and graphs supporting GAO report findings.

• Provided round table assistance, serving as resource expert based on an agreement made by featured host Mr Orlando Boston to encourage and share projects for “brainstorming” support.

• Adapted complex photography techniques to modify and enhance photos.

• Advised the teams on the best formats, concepts, and design style options for communicating their intended messaging.

• Canva

• Affinity

• Adobe Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Sketch

• Corel

University of North Dakota Bachelor of Arts – Communications Certificate:

Key Executive Leadership Program, American University, Washington, DC

• 20 credits: Key Executive Master’s in Public Affairs, American University, Washington, DC Certificate:

Executive Core Qualifications the requirements for entry to the Senior Executive Service by the US Office of Personnel Management while attending American University. Other Certifications:

• FBI Leading Projects Certificate, 2019

• FBI Project Management Course, 2019

• National Insider Threat Task Force, Insider Threat Hub Operations Course Certificate, 2019

• Insider Threat Assessment Certificate, 2019

TECHNICAL SKILLS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

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