CARLEE WEST

MEDIA DESIGN + CONTENT CREATOR + DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

267-***-**** adxfyv@r.postjobfree.com College Park, MD SOCIAL MEDIA

Creates high-quality marketing

materials for traditional or digital

campaigns.

TREND ANALYSIS

Effectively analyzes trends to

understand the target audience

and develop valuable insights.

TEAM COLLABORATION

Collaborates with team members and

clients to discuss and create designs

and content.

EMPLOYMENT

Freelance College Park, MD 2016- Present

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Effectively communicates intended message or project to a specified audience; Designs and develops client websites; Creates custom logos for websites per customer specifications; Evaluates final layouts and recommends improvements as necessary; Supports the visual media component creation for magazines and booklets

• Engages directly with client representatives and creative directors during project briefs to ensure a unified, client-centered approach to visual solutions

• Operates within brand and style guidelines, delivers novel visual solutions that support larger campaign goals

• Plans concepts by studying relevant information and materials; Communicates with clients regarding layout and design

• Illustrates concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type, and style and submitting them for approval

• Creates a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop

Potomac Plaza Terraces Washington, DC 2016 – 2021 LEASING AGENT

Recorded and updated details of prospective and existing landlords and tenants into computer databases; Examined properties and informed maintenance staff of issues; Advertised properties and conducted property tours as part of marketing activities; Screened prospective tenants to ensure they met eligibility requirements

• Completed lease applications and assisted with the verification of application information; Informed prospective tenants of verification results

• Inspected properties when tenants took occupation and vacated the premise

• Liaision with tenants to provide information and address complaints and concerns

• Maintained and stored documentation effectively; Accepted rent payments, security deposits, and other applicable fees

Additional Employment History:

Server MGM National Harber Oxon Hill, MD 2016 – Present AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Featured Graphic Designer in Anniversary Booklet Morgan State University AIGA 2020 Featured Graphic Designer in “In The Arts” Magazine Ed Towles 2021 GDUSA Winner American In House Design Awards 2022 CONTENT PROJECTS

Philadelphia Democratic Party, Stapleton Sports Group, Baltimore Jazz Festival, Urban League of Philadelphia, Landon White Esquire Law Firm, LMW Publishing, Morgan State University Fine Arts Department, AIGA Organization, Morganette Dance Team EDUCATION

Full Sail University

Master of Fine Arts: Media Design

Winter-Park, FL

2022

Morgan State University

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design

Baltimore, MD

2016

Apprentice to Joe Ford & Perry

Sweeper

COMPETENCIES

Marketing Strategy

Brand Advertising

Digital Illustration

Interpersonal Communication

Research & Data Analysis

Time Management

Interaction Design

Client Relations

Project Management

Concept Design

Storytelling

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office Suite (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),

Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe

Illustrator, Adobe InDesign,

Canva, Vimeo, Behance Premiere

Pro: After Effects

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