Education
Experience
Skills Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Figma, Web flow
Design: Visual Communication, Print, Motion, Marketing Soft: Communication, Problem Solver, Time Management, Empathy
Google UX Design Certificate
// Nov 2023, Online
Arizona State University B.A. in Graphic Design
// Sep 2018, Online
Borough of Manhattan Community College A.A.S. in Computer Science
// June 2016, New York, NY
Self Employed Freelance Visual Designer
// April 2019 - Present, Remote
- Optimized Website Graphics for Improved Conversions: Redesigned website graphics, leading to an average 30% improvement in conversion rates and a subsequent increase in Online sales for clients.
- UX Design: Integrate user experience (UX) design principles into digital assets, focusing on creating visually intuitive and user-friendly designs. Revolt TV Visual Designer
// September 2020 - February 2023, Remote
- Digital Asset Creation: Created compelling video thumbnails, motion graphics that contributed to a 20% increase in click-through rates, and driving higher engagement.
- Collaborative Content Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and content creators, to align visual design with overarching content and promotional strategies. VaynerMedia Jr Art Director
// March 2017 - April 2019, Remote
- Strategic Visual Branding: Created visually appealing social media graphics that contributed to a 25% increase in client follower growth across key platforms.
- Collaborative Branding Integration: Collaborate closely with the personal brand owner and marketing team to integrate design elements seamlessly into overall branding strategies.
Team Garyvee (VaynerMedia) Intern
// October 2016 - March 2017, Remote
- Creative Conceptualization and Execution: Conceptualized and executed a visually compelling marketing campaign, resulting in a 15% increase in product sales & client gained 400k followers.
- Project Management: Demonstrated expertise in overseeing the visual elements of advertising campaigns from ideation to final production. Chris
Abelard
Visual Designer
New York, NY
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