Graphic Designer/Business Analyst

Tekóa Criddell

NJ/NY Metropolitan Area Resident 862-***-**** **************@*****.***

Portfolio: www.tekoacriddell.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tekoa-criddell-design/ EDUCATION

William Paterson University SEPTEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2023 B.F.A in Graphic and Interactive Design Minor in Humanities Honors Program GPA: 3.9 Dean’s List 2018-2023

EXPERIENCE

eTelligent Group Woodcliff Lake, NJ — Business Analyst AUGUST 2023 - Present

Working on a contract for the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Technology (IT) Application Development (AD), Identity Access Management (IAM) - Authentication, Authorization, and Access (A3) branches, supporting the Planning and Coordination Office (PCO) and Front Office primarily.

● Led consulting projects for government clients, delivering business insights and analysis.

● Developed visuals for proposals to gain new contracts.

● Created deliverables that aligned with industry and IRS standards, tying all salient points back to leadership priorities. Utilized SharePoint tools to organize and track these items.

● Utilized UI/UX Design for the creation of an internal company application to search and query executive orders.

● Generated two Slick Sheets for Marketing collateral to promote IAM applications ESSAR (Electronic Signature Storage And Retrieval), and SADI (Secure Access Digital Identity).

● Acted as a team lead, supervising the work of others. Provided training, guidance and support to junior staff.

● Designed dynamic PowerPoint and Power BI reports, translating technical data into clear, actionable visuals.

● Coordinated calendars, organized data calls, and managed team workloads to ensure timely delivery.

● Facilitated stakeholder sessions with senior leadership, gathering requirements and driving value-added solutions.

Tene Nicole Creative Agency East Orange, NJ — Public Relations/Marketing Assistant MAY - AUGUST 2023

● Provided personal and administrative support, including managing schedules, appointments, and client communications.

● Assisted with office organization and ensured timely follow-ups on tasks and events.

● Produced captivating designs for flyers, booklets, save the dates, and invitations.

● Created custom illustrations for various commercial projects. The Daily Key Newport, RI — Graphic Design/Social Media Intern SEPTEMBER 2022 - JANUARY 2023

Managed Instagram and TikTok accounts for a digital magazine, increasing exposure and engagement.

Created compelling static and motion designs for social media posts and reels.

Developed and maintained email newsletter templates using Mailchimp.

Crafted captivating copy for captions, newsletters, and inter-company communications. 42 Growth Strategies Morristown, NJ — Graphic Design Intern MAY - NOVEMBER 2021

● Led a team creating social media graphics for fitness clients.

● Operated a posting schedule to maintain engagement. Organized designs and digital assets to maintain brand consistency and efficiency.

● Designed content for social media, signage, and brochures under tight deadlines. Coloring Paterson’s History Project Paterson, NJ — The Paterson Museum APRIL - AUGUST 2021

● Illustrated a diverse range of historical moments for a Paterson, NJ-themed coloring book.

● Collaborated closely with museum staff to ensure cohesive and accurate representation. College of Arts and Communications William Paterson University — Graphic Design Intern SEPTEMBER 2020 - 2022

● Designed a syndicated digital publication that highlighted exceptional students and staff. Published online using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

● Created social media graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

● Created posters, flyers, and digital assets to promote the college’s events and benefits.

● Managed projects independently while remote.

SKILLS

Presentation Design · Logo Design · Infographics · Wireframing · Data Visualization · Illustration · Print Design · Data Analysis · Copywriting · User Interface Design · Office Administration SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) · Figma · Jira · Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerBI, Teams, Visio) · Slack · Asana · Google Suite · MailChimp · Prezi · Canva

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