CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
March ****-Present Graphic Designer Rocky Heights Print & Binding
Designing print-ready memorial programs, registry books, thank you cards, plaques, & other accessories for Funeral Homes; Employing design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work; Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards; Communicating to customers throughout each step to ensure satisfaction. Checking out customers and assisting customers; Working with co-workers to ensure the store is clean, organized, and well-maintained; Welcoming customers and helped determine their needs; Maintaining a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift; Assisting customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues; Helping customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs; Making product recommendations to increase sales. EDUCATION – COLLEGE
Troy University (Graduation - July 28, 2023)
Graphic Design major – Communications minor
Cumulative GPA – 3.919 Summa Cum Laude
Chancellor's List: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Chancellor's Scholarship Recipient: ACT Score Based J.H. & Winnie T. Hollis Scholarship Recipient
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient
EDUCATION – HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated – Brantley High School (Graduation - May 21, 2019) Alabama Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement Cumulative GPA – Weighted 4.540 - Unweighted 4.000 Class Rank – Valedictorian of Senior Class
Phone - 334-***-****
Email - ***************@*****.***
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Behance
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
5 Years Experience
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Logo Design
Video Filming & Editing
Photo Editing
Layout and Composition
Print-Ready Design
Web Design
Branding Identity Design
Illustration
Typography Treatment
Color Theory
Visual Communication
AutoCAD Experience
Marketing Media
Customer Service
Interpersonal Communication
Social Media Content Creation
Project Management
Jillian Taylor Hall
CONTACT
Artistic Portfolio Link
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2024-October 2024 Cashier Dick's Sporting Goods COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2018-Present – Volunteer in the Adopt-A-Mile Program 2020 – Participated in Troy University Campus Kitchens Clean-up 2015-2018 – Organized and Conducted Annual Local Farmers’ Luncheon 2015-2018 – Participated in/Conducted Honor Club Winter Coat Drive 2016-2018 – Volunteered at Shriners’ Annual Peanut Boil 2015-2018 – Volunteered at County Sixth Grade Farm Safety Event 2015-2018 – Volunteered at County Kindergarten Farm Day 2015-2018 – Conducted Key Club Canned Food Drive
ACTIVITIES
2015-2019 Member of Future Farmers of America Organization
(2015-2016) Parliamentary Procedure Team, (2015-2019) Land Judging Team, and
(2019) Poultry Judging Team (placed in top three for district competition each year) 2015-2019 High School Band
(2015-2019) Emerald Wave Marching Band, Section Leader
(2015-2019) Brantley High School Concert Band, Section Leader 2015-2019 – Member of Key Club
2015-2019 – Student Council Class Officer
HONORS and AWARDS
January 2023 – Recipient of a gold ADDY Award - motion graphics & videography 2023 – Recipient of the Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship & the Troy University Study Abroad Scholarship December 2022 – Received the AAEF Scholarship
2019-2023 – Recognized on the Chancellor’s List
2019-2023 – Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient
October 2022 – Participant in the ACHE Documentary Project 2019 – Selected as Miss BHS
2016 – 2018 – Received FFA Star Greenhand Award and State Degree 2016 – Team placed 1st in FFA State Eliminations in Parliamentary Procedure (FFA) 2016 – Team placed in Silver Level at FFA National Competition in Parliamentary Procedure 2016-2018 – Selected to Play “Taps” at Annual Veterans’ Day Program 2017, 2018 – Selected for District Symphonic Honor Band 2017-2019 – Member of National Honor Society
2017-2019 – Member of Spanish Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society 2017-2019 – Member of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society 2018 – Rural Electric Cooperative Montgomery Youth Tour Participant PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
September 2023-March 2024 Sales Associate Orangetheory Fitness Selling memberships while explaining rules and policies along with different pricing options for each membership type; Checking in classes each hour; Communicating with members and coaches so the classes ran smoothly; Answering texts and calls; Contacting potential leads each shift; Performing intro workout sessions for beginners; Generating new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals; Assessing customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales; Engaging with customers to build rapport and loyalty. June 2021-April 2023 Office Assistant Troy University Physical Plant University project assistance - updating blueprints of campus buildings, using AutoCAD to update blueprints, and making signs using an engraver; Filing and office maintenance Assisting in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy; Facilitating smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries; Enhancing office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
August 2020-May 2021 Babysitter
Picking the child up from pre-school each afternoon to take him to my house to babysit; Talking to parents about concerns or issues with child during babysitting; Building trust with both parents and child by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting session; Maintaining clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities; Creating an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music. January 2020-March 2020 Student Caller Troy University Phonathon Calling alumni to earn donations for the university; Assisting in the development of new calling scripts or approaches based on trends observed within the student caller role; Responding effectively to objections or concerns raised by donors, ultimately securing their support for institutional goals. May 2016-July 2019 Student Worker Lights On After School Program Caring for and tutoring children; Providing snacks and meals to children; Working in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity; Demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.