Virtual Assistant

CHRISTA STUART

Spring Hill, FL ***** • 352-***-**** • ***.******@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/christa-s-4533a133/ Virtual Assistant

Focused and innovative professional transitioning from graphic design to finance or administrative and business support services, bringing a strong foundation in managing high-volume print projects with precision and accountability. Recognized for delivering accurate, deadline-driven results and maintaining detailed records. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, data tools, and technical documentation, with strong writing and analytical abilities. Now seeking a remote entry-level role where I can apply my attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to continuous learning to support data-driven decision-making and efficient operations. CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Artist/Prepress Technician, Justrite Safety Group Brooksville, FL 06/2023 – 03/2025

Foster dynamic collaboration among partners by optimizing cross-functional communication while creating layouts, templates, and mockups, including checking for errors for seamless project execution.

Perform cross-functional tasks, such as adjusting artwork by resizing, cropping, and formatting images and graphics while ensuring that designs adhere to brand style guides.

Streamline production processes by optimizing and repairing files for different platforms and devices, including troubleshooting problems that may arise with a piece. Graphic Designer, Freelance Remote Barbados, WI 03/2018 – 01/2022

Optimized brand standards by redesigning the company's logo to boost brand awareness and provide improvement advice, including fabricating album covers and advertising new music for artists.

Served as a voice-over specialist for a local radio ad, including implementing marketing strategies with design concepts and executing artwork to expand the agency's brand image, increasing client engagement.

Enhanced brand identity by creating the menu design for a family-owned new restaurant while constructing print collateral and managing social media promotions for festival marketing in small local businesses.

Dispensed strategic initiatives in resolving design challenges by reviewing the firms' existing work and translating the brand into various materials through print and web collateral, including digital assets.

Maximized productivity by developing mockups and promotional booklets to help encourage new mothers to launch BWU's new lifetime rewards saving account for their unborn child's future.

Leveraged expertise in creating several marketing materials such as social media ads, flyers, and signage for Marc's clientele directed at maximizing company profits. Associate Graphic Designer, Sun Group Inc. Barbados, WI 01/2017 – 02/2018

Exhibited expertise in crafting design solutions with high visual impact while collaborating with a senior-level graphic designer on finalizing arrangements for all sales exhibitions to potential clients.

Facilitated creative initiatives by assembling design layouts, updating company website graphics, and marketing products for Sun Group's sister companies, including Sun Group's hotels.

Exemplified in-depth knowledge of graphic design through directing projects while managing the scope and timelines during occupancy to support project objectives. Graphic Design Strategy Project Management Organization & Prioritization Operational Efficiency Visual Design Digital Media & Advertising Telecommuting Software Knowledge Creative Design Data Entry Brand Development Content Strategy Creative Content Reports Google Docs Dropbox

Coordinate Meetings Client Relations Social Network Professional Conduct Color Theory Infographics External Marketing Market Development Visual Identity Problem – Solving Client Relations Visual Representation Leadership & Collaboration Strategic Decision Making Effective Concept Innovation

Graphic Designer, Infusion Brands Clearwater, FL 01/2012 – 12/2012

Produced innovative designs while improving the creative visual concepts aligned with the brand style.

Utilized industry knowledge in delivering designs for consumer products, which appeared in print and online versions of publications, ensuring the accurate delivery of the project goals.

Worked collaboratively with fellow workers by accomplishing related results as necessary while contriving design plans and client research, including mockups and resources. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Front Counter Clerk, Supervisor of Elections, Spring Hill, FL Receptionist, Lexus of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in Commercial Art, Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools, 2007 AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Certificate of Appreciation, Justrite Safety Group, 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), Google Suite

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