Graphic Designer
Resume:
MARIA AHMAD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• MAC/PC
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere
• Wordpress
• Mailchimp
• Basecamp
• Time Management
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Working Remotely
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Writing
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Organization and Planning
• Conceptual Thinking
• Web Design
Media Producer • Act 3 Creative • Research
March 2020–Present
• Successfully meeting deadlines on a variety of web design, print design, and video production projects
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast- paced environment
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with clients on projects
Graphic Designer • Vindicator Magazine
September 2019–April 2020
• Designed magazine layouts and headers with appropriate typefaces, images, and illustrations for print and web use
• Collaborated with writers and editors
• Met print deadlines
Freelance Graphic Designer • Lake Erie College (LEC) July 2019–December 2019
• Designed email blasts, graphics, print materials
• Contributions assisted LEC to surpass its enrollment goal by nearly 13%
• Worked and communicated across departments at LEC for feedback and edits
Certified Pharmacy Technician • Walgreens
August 2014–Present
• Designed a poster to assist coworkers with truck setup
• Positive customer feedback exceeded company goal due to excellent customer service
• Fill prescriptions, assist patients, process insurance claims
• Process paperwork and administer Covid vaccines to patients Census Exhibition
December 2019
• Collaborated in groups to create an event to inform Cleveland State University students about the 2020 Census
• Designed event flyers and distributed them to CSU students AIGA CSU’s Annual Design Show
December 2019
• Showcased a poster series based on the theme, Colour Stories
• Assisted with design show setup
Carl Stokes Conference
November 2017
• Led discussion panel with Cleveland community members regarding issues they face in healthcare and educational institutions AIGA Cleveland
Design Life Balance Co-Chair • January 2021–Present
• Organize events for 2021
• Collaborate with internal departments
Get Out The Vote Campaign Volunteer • June 2020–
November 2020
• Collaborated with AIGA Saint Louis Chapter in the creation of brand guidelines for the nationwide “Get Out the Vote” campaign CSU Mandel Honors College
Summer 2018–Spring 2020
• Maintained a 3.5 GPA and completed honors work in my major Master of Fine Arts in Visual
Communication Design
Kent State University • May 2022 (expected)
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Cleveland State University • May 2020
Associate of Arts
Cuyahoga Community College • May 2018
mariaahmad.myportfolio.com
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Cleveland, Ohio
EDUCATION SOFTWARE SKILLS
DESIGN SKILLS
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
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