Graphic Designer Senior
Resume:
MARCEL TAYLOR
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Washington, DC
(240) 988 - 4314
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Innovative and detail-focused Graphic Designer and Proposal Expert with 25+ years of demonstrated excellence. Skilled in creating cutting-edge graphics for Proposals and FEDSIM submissions within tight deadlines. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. Strong communicator, capable of translating complex concepts into seamless designs in fast-paced settings.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA), JUNE 2017
Visual Arts Lesley University Cambridge, MA
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA), JUNE 1992
Visual Arts Howard University Washington, DC
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Adobe Creative Suite
illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
Microsoft Suite
PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 05/2022 – 05/2024
Leidos, Inc. Reston, VA
Conceptualized visual strategies for Leidos, a Fortune 500 technology company that works in cybersecurity, digital modernization, and information technology
• Graphics Lead for Proposals and FEDSIM presentations. Spearheaded the development, style, and creation of graphics, adhering to industry standards and compliance guidelines and restrictions. Leidos Experience Continued:
• Launching initiatives and partnering with proposal coordinators, writers, and managers to efficiently produce a diverse array of cutting-edge Proposal and FEDSIM graphics such as executive summaries, info graphics, timelines, flowcharts logos, web materials, logos, Proposal covers, marketing materials, and other visual assets.
• Spearheading and leading FEDSIM taskforces to generate top-notch FEDSIM PowerPoint presentations and other graphic materials, adhering to submission rules and guidelines.
PRINCIPLE GRAPHIC DESIGNER 8/2012 – 4/2022
GDIT Fairfax, VA
• Generated proposal and contract materials, such as proposal graphics, cover designs, and executive summaries. Made sure that generated designs, imagery, and text are appropriate and adhere to the services offered to the customer. Paid close attention to industry standards, as well as established company standards, when creating his designs. Composed graphic material paying attention to company standards, marketing initiatives, and budget restrictions.
• Spearheaded initiatives with proposal coordinators, writers, and managers to ensure accurate and efficient creation and dissemination of graphic materials. Attended kick-off and other status meetings and closely communicated with appropriate staff via meetings, email, or teleconferences. As team lead, organized meetings and the development, style distribution, and development of graphics.
MARCEL TAYLOR (240) 988 - 4314 **************@*****.***
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 11/2008 – 8/2012
Vangent, Inc. Arlington, VA
• Generated proposal and contract materials, such as proposal graphics, cover designs, and executive summaries. Spearheaded initiatives with proposal coordinators, writers, and managers to ensure accurate and efficient creation and dissemination of graphic materials. Attended kick-off and other status meetings and closely communicated with appropriate staff via meetings, email, or teleconferences. As team lead, organized meetings and the development, style distribution, and development of graphics.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER 6/2008 – 11/2008
L-3 Inc. Arlington, VA
Facilitated a variety of graphic projects ranging from proposals to contract material utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. Lead think tanks groups with project managers, and writer in order complete task the required timeline.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER WEB CONSULTANT 10/2007 – 5/2008
Various Organizations: HIDA (Health Industry Distributors Association), CoStar Group, International Association of Fire Chiefs, SGT Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandra, VA, and Greenbelt, MD Engaged in contract work for health, communications, and technology brands through the development of compelling visual work. Edited web pages utilizing HTML, created the IAFC 2008 conference pages using HTML and CSS, and generated top-notch proposals and contract material for multimedia coursework.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER 7/1999 – 9/2007
QSS Group, Inc. Lanham, MD
Generated proposal and contract material such as executive summaries, charts, diagrams, contracts and presentations, adhering to font, color, and format requirements.
TESTIMONIALS
• HR Corporate Integrator Project (Leidos) – “THIS IS AWESOME! I LOVE IT- so does my boss… It has been a pleasure working with Marcel! He is a real professional”
• VP of HR (Leidos) – “Can I have Marcel support all my capture graphics in the future – He is truly one of the best!”
• IAC MAC (Leidos) – “Marcel took over and was an amazing team player. He stepped up to lead the team and made a huge difference in the proposal quality and the stress level of the team. He is much appreciated!” AWARDS
2023 Spot Award for Navy Support NGEN-R SMI&T MCEN Project (2023) Innovation Award R2D2 Defense Group Quarterly Employee Recognition (2021) Washington Art Bank Award DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (2021) Public Art Building Communities Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (2018) Washington Art Bank Award DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (2017) Alumni Award Lesley University Cambridge, MA (2017)
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