Graphic Design Specialist with Social Content Experience

BARA’AH JARAISEH

www.linkedin.com/in/baraahj

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EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science; Graphic Design Pensacola State College, Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 Associates; Photography Pensacola State College, May 2013 - Dec 2015 SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Ad Design (Online & Print)

• SLR Cameras

• Studio Photography

• Marketing

• Microsoft Suite

• Print Media Design

• Illustration / Procreate

• Typography

• Pre-Press

• Content Creation

• Editing (Print & Online)

• Social Media

• Sprout App

• Monday / Slack

• Client

Management

• Logo Design

ROLES

ASSOCIATE MANAGER, DESIGN STARBUCKS; July 2022 - Present Applying creativity and design skills to support the development of brand creative assets.

• Consulted on creative projects and saw them through from planning phase to completion.

• Supported brand development and forward thinking of future projects.

• Created illustrations and other partner facing material such as the Period Planning Kits, Daily Records Book and Labor Relations documents.

- SHIFT SUPERVISOR; August 2021 – Jul 2022

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST BEE LOUD DIGITAL MARKETING AT INNISFREE HOTELS February 2020 - May 2020

Produced highly entertaining social content and data-driven campaigns featuring custom photography for multiple hotel brands including Hilton, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Best Western.

• Implemented a new system for a story posting schedule used on multiple social accounts to keep viewers and customers excited and engaging with the brand

• Utilized photography and lighting on location for unique branding social media campaigns

• Drew up mood boards that helped simplify campaign ideas and tasks to bring the social marketing team to the best execution plan

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & AD COORDINATOR BALLINGER PUBLISHING June 2018 - February 2020

Overseeing 4 to 6 publications monthly advertisements and building ads from scratch for a variety of clientele. Producing graphics and image content for publication covers and editorials. Designing the layout for Downtown Crowd, a 24 page monthly publication that focuses on Art & Entertainment aimed towards a young demographic.

• Built authentic relationships with clients and saw 60-75% repeat customers month to month

• Managed 35-50 client designs with fast turn around times to meet the print production schedule

• Collaborated with local artists and businesses regularly to produce editorial content Baraah.MyPortfolio.com

ART DIRECTOR BALLINGER PUBLISHING

February 2018 - June 2018

Managing graphic designers, and creating layouts for magazines, newspapers, quarterly’s and various client publications.

MANAGING CREATIVE EDITOR & BOOK DESIGNER HURRICANE REVIEW & KILGORE REVIEW PSC; January 2017 - December 2017

Editing and overseeing editors, designing two book layouts and managing pre-press production.

• Scouting artists and writers to participate in the Hurricane Review annual competition

• Pairing art and poetry to create a visually intriguing design throughout the review CREATIVE DIRECTOR PSC CORSAIR; January 2015 - December 2016 Leading all creative aspects of the Pensacola State College newspaper, The Corsair.

• Working closely with the editor and 8-12 team members on a daily basis.

• Locating and conducting 4 interviews monthly with various people of culture around campus. PHOTOGRAPHER COASTAL SOIRÉES; 2015 - 2018

Photographing and editing event photos.

• Maintaining authentic relationships with customers long after events, which lead to more bookings from repeat clientele

• Scheduled equipment repairs and cleaning regularly to ensure best quality work PHOTOGRAPHER LIFETOUCH PORTRAITS; 2013 - 2014

Photographing and assisting with studio portrait sessions. Managing appointments and sales.

• Monitored set up and take down of studio and equipment for 5-8 sessions a day

• Connecting with customers throughout their photoshoot experience, from walk-in, to their studio session to final sales

ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS

2018 Gold ADDY for “Boogies” Magazine Ad Design, 4 Silver ADDYs for Book & Cover Design 2017 1st Place Magazine Cover Design, 2nd Place Magazine Design, 2nd Place Photography,

& 2nd Place Spread Design

2016 Gold ADDY for “Modern Nefertiti” Photography Series 2015 1 Gold & 2 Silver ADDYs for Commercial Photography, Silver ADDY for Illustration and the Judges Choice Award for “Tabasco” Commercial Photography 1st place in the On the Spot Photo Contest & 3rd place Illustration

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