Susan Scott Teachey

Graphic Designer / UI & UX Design / Publications Specialist

Henrico, Virginia, United States 703-***-****

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Highly experienced and accomplished professional with an extensive graphic design, marketing, and printing career. Proficient in producing technically impeccable designs suitable for both digital and print platforms. Proven track record of delivering impactful designs across various sectors, including government and private businesses. Adept at leveraging skills and competencies to enhance client profitability, engagement, and brand awareness. Committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest industry trends through annual training.

Qualifications

Advanced Skill and Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

Website / UI/UX Design

Brand Positioning / Logo Design

Photoshop Photo Editing

Detailed Diagram / Instructional Design

Email Marketing / Social Media Design

Exhibit Displays / Large Format Design

Infographics / Interactive Documents

Motion Graphics and Video

Art / Creative Direction

Editing / Proofreading

Project Management, Budget,

and Operations

Accomplishments

Developed and enhanced visually captivating motion graphics and videos utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Rush, and Doodly for online educational platforms and social media channels.

Employed UI/UX design principles to create seamless web builds, mobile applications, and other digital assets, ensuring an optimal user experience.

Awards & Recognitions:

oExtraordinary Contributor Award, Virginia Defense Force – 2018, 2019 and 2020

oSergeant Major’s Award– Exceptional and Meritorious Service – 2012

oCommendation Medal by Commanding General John Taylor/VDF – 2012

oTestimonials and Letters of Recommendation from the Department of Energy, Goochland Chamber of Commerce, and other design and printing professionals.

Career Experience

Graphics By Susie, Richmond, VA 01/2017 - Present

Visual Communications / Graphic Designer

Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and business objectives and design solutions using Adobe Creative Suite and other programs like Canva and Figma. With a unique perspective on design and extensive experience in both print and digital industries, consider technical requirements for projects in both spaces to achieve successful results.

Develop visual brand strategies and marketing materials with the appropriate technological structure formats for print, digital, and other media areas, resulting in a cohesive and recognizable brand identity.

Conduct market research to identify design trends to design compelling visual content for corporate, small business, state, local, and federal government agencies.

Streamline design processes and workflows by implementing efficient project management systems and tools, increasing productivity and client satisfaction.

Extensive skill with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Demonstrative skill with Canva, Figma, and Adobe Express.

Manage all project stages across various mediums, ensuring high-quality deliverables and meeting deadlines.

oPublications: Create branding and typesetting, design directories, hardbound books, Ebooks, magazines, monthly local papers, and newsprint materials.

oBrand Identity and supporting materials: brand guide, logos, marketing materials, UI/UX, landing pages, website design, social media, email campaigns, and motion graphics.

oMaps and infographics with supporting large format exhibits designed for the federal, state, and international stage.

oLarge format: Event and tradeshow marketing banners, backdrops, and other marketing accessories.

oCreate engaging graphics, including large format exhibit displays, videos, infographics, maps, flyers, reports, newsletters, interactive forms, and posters, for the Department of Energy's Earth Day annual events, the DOE Green Initiative, and other Sustainability Projects

oSocial Media and Email Campaign Design and Management: Design and manage messaging and branding across social media platforms, email campaigns, and the web using Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Adobe Express, Adobe Rush, Canva, Figma, and others.

River City Consulting, Richmond, VA 01/2023 – 8/2023

Art Director

Produced engaging and informative animated training videos utilizing Doodly, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Rush. Provide expert UI/UX support for website designs to enhance user experience and increase usability.

Developed visually appealing email campaigns using Constant Contact, ensuring effective communication and engagement with the target audience.

Implemented strategic use of typography and illustration techniques to create impactful social media graphics.

Created diverse print and digital projects, including brochures, advertisements, postcards, business cards, marketing materials, and brand identity, utilizing innovative design methodologies.

Addison Clark, Richmond, VA 06/2016 – 08/2022

Creative Director

Recruited and guided a team of three graphic designers to provide services for over 100 clients weekly. Resolved brand-related challenges for clients, ensuring consistent visual representation of the company. Collaborated with account managers, clients, and vendors to create and execute multi-media visual projects. Played a vital role as a member of the company's leadership team and successfully managed a team of three graphic designers.

Transformed part-time graphic design role into full-time department, resulting in increased revenue for the company.

Created user-friendly and visually appealing UI/UX designs for numerous client websites for updates and new builds.

Assignments Undertaken:

oHealth Industry: Created logos, managed social media, designed print marketing materials, developed websites, and produced large displays and advertisements.

oSBA Loan Banks: Executed event marketing strategies, designed sales sheets, orchestrated email campaigns, managed social media platforms, developed websites, and created interactive forms.

oResidential/commercial builders: Crafted logos and brand identities, designed websites, created vehicle wraps, produced housing selection catalogs, developed building signage, designed advertisements, and produced floor plans and literature.

oManufacturing: Designed PDF fillable forms to address online ordering issues, leading to increased sales.

Virginia Department of Military Affairs, Virginia Defense Force, Remote/Richmond, VA 01/2003 – 06/2022

IT Administrator/Graphic Designer/Volunteer

Using Adobe and Microsoft products, designed forms, publications, and infographics. Created an internal network for a team of 7 users, promoting seamless communication and collaboration. Implemented a secure VPN system to enable external users to access the network, enhancing remote connectivity for the organization. Upgraded workstations to laptops, streamlining operations and enabling internal staff to work remotely.

Revamped the VDF logo and developed brand standards to enhance the organization's overall image and identity.

Designed fresh marketing materials for print and digital platorms.

Successfully revitalized an outdated website using a cost-effective WordPress theme within a limited budget.

Customized the website to suit the specific requirements of the VDF, incorporating libraries of regulations and forms.

Transformed the VDF from a paper-based documentation system to digital files, significantly reducing processing time for various actions.

Developed and implemented a secured ID card system using Homeland Security requirements.

Additional Experience

Senior Art Director / Agency Owner, Graphic Design Associates, Inc., Sterling, VA

Sergeant, Graphic Designer, IT Administrator, Volunteer, Department of Military Affairs, Virginia Defense Force, Richmond, VA

Art Director / Agency Owner, ON-Q Design, Springfield, VA

Prepress Manager / Graphic Designer, Progressive Printing, Springfield VA

Prepress & Graphics Manager, Ameriprint, Vienna, VA

Education

Associate of Science (AS), Web and Interactive Media Design

Continued Training and Hands-On Experience

Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Rush, After Effects

Microsoft Office – Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, SharePoint, Access, Server 2016, Publisher

Apple: Keynote, Pages, Numbers, iMovie

QuickTime, Doodly Animations, AI, and others

MailChimp, Constant Contact, HTML, CSS, Javascript, WordPress

FEMA Training: IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700.A, IS-00800.B, IS-317.

Preventing Workplace Violence, Workplace Dispute Resolution, Civility in the Workplace, Diversity, Cyber Security, Emergency Infectious Disease Prevention, Emergency and security Awareness, Terrorism and security Awareness, Disaster Awareness, and COVID Preparedness and Response Planning

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