SKILLS EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

Bachelor of Arts Sep 2012 - April 2015

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Urban Planning and Sustainable Design Creative Director, Canvas Collective Apr 2020 - August 2023 Drove company sales 75% after leveraging brand standards across social and web advertising, optimizing post rate and identifying process improvements by learning from emerging trends and technologies Created 15+ B2B and B2C products for e-commerce service that were tailored to customers, backed by contemporary design principles and industry standards to surpass 90 day revenue goal by 25% Increased adoption and brand engagement by 50% with target audience through UX research and industry best practices to ensure delivery was met with optimal client satisfaction. Partnered with product, marketing and design team members to create identity & brand design, infographics, print, apparel and web assets that increased lead conversion by 30% Director of Operations, Best Lifeing Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 Spearheaded operations and marketing for a successful branch launch with $35M annual revenue Wellness Resort partner, creating newly brand materials that reached larger target audience to drive sales Helped secure over 400 new clients within 60 days through marketing, social media, web design and improved visual and written content for a 20% growth Marketed and organized in person holistic wellness events for professional athletes and 100+ person events where I led as breathwork facilitator and gathered over 70 reviews to boost new customer buy-in Reviewed, improved and implemented standards and documentation of company sales, marketing and recruiting efforts to increase lead generation by 40% and improve post cadence for social and web post cadence

Sr. Graphic Designer, Manifest Futures October 2023 - Present Spearheaded development of brand and marketing guidelines to increase market presence and grew client base by 35% within 2 months.

Created visually striking logo and made high quality business cards, apparel and merchandise that improved site visits and drove revenue up 15%.

Collaborated with executive and sales teams to create professional presentation materials that were on brand and adaptive to different client groups resulting in 20% increase in new business within 60 days. Results-oriented Graphic Designer and Operations Specialist seeking a position to apply expertise in designing and implementing innovative solutions for complex branding challenges. Proven track record of success in project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at bringing visions to life, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to optimise processes and enhance overall efficiency. SEQUOYAH BURKE-COMBS

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Dania Beach, FL

Technical Skills: Illustration, Brand Development, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Copywriting, E-Commerce, Product Design, Photo & Video Editing, Digital Advertising & Marketing, Merchandise & Mockup Design, Canva, Figma, Wordpress, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Express, B2B & B2C DesignDigital Advertising & Marketing, Infographics, Print Media Manufacturing, Email Campaigns, Procreate, UX/UI, Web Design, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Brand Campaign Planning WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Walt Disney Company Aug 2023 - Dec 2022 Collaborated with industry leading UX/UI Managers to fill 40+ highly competitive and critical roles for Technical roles at Disney, Hulu and ESPN through effective outreach, CRM and ATS management. Owned end to end recruiting efforts and regularly partnered with C-suites to design, evolve and manage visual workflow tools in accordance with market trends to support hiring efficiencies Built and maintained 30 senior management relationships across Technical teams and pushed role expectation through up to date market and competition insights to create more effective hiring strategies Crafted tailored messaging for cold, passive and active candidate outreach to effectively fill roles and keep pipelines hire ready to reduce gaps and meet fill deadlines Sr. Graphic Designer, Upwork October 2023 - Present Partnered with corporate companies marketing and design teams to create over 50 eye catching designs for web, email and catalog ad campaigns that infused brand identity to increase customer base by 40%. Led conceptualization and execution of 9 brand redesigns to make series of high quality infographics, templates and campaigns that ensured consistency of brand messaging and style with larger audience. Crafted 120+ graphic and content designs for 6 companies branding, mobile delivery, digital & in-store displays, email and social campaigns using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma and Canva. Oversaw multiple design projects from concept to delivery and managed design teams to generate brand kits, presentation templates, visual and written materials to increase content posting rate Languages: English, Chinese

Certifications: Adobe Certified Professional

Awards/Activities:

Breathwork certified instructor 2020 - Present. Led over 500 people through somatically led, nervous system regulating and trauma informed containers both in person and online. Gained equanimity and compassion.

Professional Athlete 2018 - 2020. Helped win two championships with Seattle Seawolves Rugby. Learned how to lead, collaborate, prioritize and develop a growth mindset amidst difficulty. Artist & Art Instructor 2015 - Present. Gallery award winning artist that has created over 150 pieces, partnered with poets and book writers to make illustrations and instructed classes for children and adults ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Developed over 100 graphics, logos and content for 20 clients that helped increase visibility and sales by up to 50% through translating concepts into highly imaginative, engaging and on brand designs. Generated web content and packaging designs for e-commerce clients to increase revenue and brand adoption by up to 40% through captivating industry standard designs and comprehensive user research. Supported 5 companies by designing, updating, and maintaining brand identity guidelines through design tools and Google Workplace with an emphasis on content being accessible, translatable and concise. Partnered with design and marketing teams to create high quality designs for digital and physical campaigns that could be easily be reiterated to increase cadence of posts, product launches and events. Graphic Designer, Freelance January 2018 - Present Owned the full-desk recruiting from outreach to hire on 35 roles; worked cross collaboratively to build innovative processes to find, present and hire high ideal candidates before lost to competition Contacted and screened over 600 passive business and technical candidates within 9 months through multiple candidate platforms utilizing personalized outreach based off talent profile and skills Increased candidate response by 150% after creating personalized and value driven content Presented and hired over thirty candidates for MSFT and T-Mobile, surpassing yearly goal by 40% Business & Technical Recruiter, Logic 20/20 Aug 2023 - Dec 2022