CARLEE WEST
MEDIA DESIGN + CONTENT CREATOR + DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
267-***-**** ********.************@*****.*** 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