Social Media Graphic Designer

***************@*****.***

thecitygoblin.myportfolio.com

based in Denver, CO

References avaliable upon request

casey rooney

DESIGNER ILLUSTRATOR TEACHER

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR

THE CITY GOBLIN

Aug 2015 – Present

- Successfully rebranded multiple small businesses and schools, along with designing accompanied social media posts, advertisements, stationary, and apparel

- Created visually compelling brochures, event posters, album covers, apparel, email templates, and invitations

- Successfully managed over 15+ clients and accounts, improving in-person hiring, and online revenue/visibility HIGH SCHOOL ART & DESIGN PROGRAM FOUNDER, TEACHER

KIPP NORTHEAST DENVER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY &

COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER - GES

Aug 2021 – May 2024

- Founded two full-year, multi-level high school programs

- Organized and executed two spring student showcases, highlighting student work.

CONTRACT ANIMATOR

CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

JUL 2018 – january 2019

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ART DIRECTION INTERN

THE MOTIVE GROUP

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020

- Collaborated and created b2b presentation decks, website mockups, and concept imagery for high-budget clients like MTN DEW, Bubly, Pepsi, etc.

- Executed email marketing campaigns for Lily’s Chocolates

- Held Social Media Marketing Account with Highland Park Whisky

- Aided in social media marketing for agency’s holiday posts SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING INTERN

THE STATUS GROUP-INC

jan 2018 – april 2018

-Held 3 social media accounts, and led in 1 client rebrand

-Led key design advisory meeting with CEO

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN INTERN

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO IN

COLLABORATION WITH BMW CHICAGO

Aug 2018 – May 2019

- Participated in a year-long design internship, working on cross-disciplinary projects.

- Created entire nal sales presentation, product simulation, and implementation plan as part of my senior project. SUMMARY

Dedicated and versatile graphic

designer with a strong background in

print design, social media advising,

and illustrative services. With a

Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design

and extensive experience in both

freelance and educational settings, I

bring exceptional attention to detail, a

passion for creative problem-solving,

and a commitment to delivering

high-quality work. Pro cient in Adobe

Creative Suite, including InDesign,

Photoshop, and Illustrator.

SKILLS

• Graphic Design:

Adobe Creative Suite:

InDesign, XD, Photoshop,

Illustrator, & Acrobat.

Canva, ProCreate, MailChimp

• Print Design: Book layout, book

covers, full-color printing,

typography

• Visual Arts Curriculum Writing

• Communication: Exceptional

verbal and written

communication skills

• Project Management: Ability to

manage multiple projects and

meet deadlines, as well as the

ability to delegate, manage, and

mobilize other people

• Other Pro ciencies:

Web: HTML5, WordPress,

DreamWeaver

MS O ce (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint), Google O ce

Suite, Keynote

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Design: Graphic Design

University of Illinois at Chicago

August 2014−May 2018

Summa Cum Laude, with College

Honors

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Completed 3 full-length books

dedicated to design/typography

• Two book designs displayed

in UIC-sponsored student

international exhibitions

• Founded & Wrote Visual Art &

Design curriculum for two high

schools

• Escape Room & Prop Designer

• YMCA of the Rockies, 2020

• 3-Time Denver Art Exibitor

- “OMG! You’re So Pretty” (2024)

- Drumstick (2024)

- For e Record (2024)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

3-year Arts Specialty Instructor

YMCA of the Rockies

2015, 2016, 2019

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