Resume
Creative Experience
03/2021 - 05/2026
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Graphic Designer III
Washington D.C.
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Recognized as a trusted contributor to the organization's accessibility efforts, helping shape its first accessible brand standards and visual communications framework to support Section 508-compliant deliverables for federally funded initiatives connected to SAMHSA, HHS, and the CDC.
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Served as the organization's lead resource and internal consultant for over 15 video marketing and motion design projects across the National Council and Mental Health First Aid, advising stakeholders on creative strategy, visual storytelling, branding, and multimedia best practices.
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Led the development of the organization's first video branding system, creating a reusable library of over 50 branded motion graphics assets that improved efficiency, strengthened brand consistency, and reduced outsourcing costs.
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A Collaborated with writers, editors, policy advocates, project managers, and subject matter experts to create accessible reports, toolkits, infographics, presentations, integrated campaign assets, and thought leadership materials that transformed complex public health and behavioral health information into engaging communications supporting federally funded initiatives and organizational goals.
03/2020 - 10/2020
Guest Services Inc.
Graphic Designer
Fairfax, V.A.
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Designed print and digital marketing materials for over 15 hospitality clients and brand partners, helping support customer engagement, promotions, and revenue-generating initiatives.
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Partnered with vendors and businesses to ensure timely production and delivery of printed marketing materials, maintaining quality standards.
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Managed multiple concurrent projects with a 100% on-time delivery record while maintaining positive client and stakeholder relationships.
09/2019 - 03/2020
Citrus Street Photgraphy
Production Team Member
Arlington, V.A.
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Edited, color corrected, and retouched portraits using Photoshop to meet client specifications.
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Managed digital file organization and prepared printed and digital product packages to ensure smooth production workflows.
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Assisted hands-on during studio and on-location sessions, supporting client needs and production setup.
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Photographed and managed lighting and set equipment for event sessions, ensuring quality capture and efficient setup/breakdown.
Education
2013 - 2016
North West University / Noordwes Universiteit
B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Completed a degree in Graphic Design, with a focus on Multimedia Design, Illustration Art and Art History.
Certifications
2025
American Graphics Institute (AGI)
Section 508 Compliance Training
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Completed Section-508 compliance training focused on accessibility standards and inclusive design practices for creating digital content that is usable and accessible for people of all abilities.
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
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​Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Lightroom
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Adobe Audition
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Adobe Acrobat
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Adobe Express​
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Adobe Bridge
Microsoft Office
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PowerPoint Presentation Template Design
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Microsoft Word Template Design
Core Competencies
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Brand Standards Development
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Design Systems
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Motion Branding
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Multimedia Production
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Content Accessibility
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Data Visualization
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Information Design
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Video Branding
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Creative Direction
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Asset Management and Archiving
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Government Contract Deliverables
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Accessibility Compliance
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Stakeholder Engagement
