Alfred Flores
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced graphic designer and doodler with a superhero touch, based in the vibrant DMV area. Bringing a wealth of design expertise to every project, infusing creativity, innovation, and a passion for visual storytelling. Enthusiastic amateur photographer with a love for Marvel/DC comics, NFL, Boxing, and MMA. Travel enthusiast who finds inspiration and new perspectives through exploring. Balancing the roles of husband and caretaker to elderly parents. Annandale High School graduate and holder of a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from Westwood College. Committed to ongoing learning, development, and creating impactful designs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
ECS
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Senior Graphic Designer at ECS, led communication projects for various VA teams, designing websites, social media graphics, and print materials. Facilitated for the Federal Advisory Committee meetings in Los Angeles to support homelessness initiatives. Helped modernized design assets, enhancing visual communications on social media, and supported major events like the CX Symposium. Lastly I designed the VA Welcome Kit, which instantly became the most visible document U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has ever created, downloaded over 1 million times nationwide.
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client expectations.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance on various projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive marketing materials that drive engagement and brand awareness.
Senior Graphic Designer
ERPi
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Served as a Graphic Design Consultant for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs project, leading the branding initiative for the Electronic Health Records Modernization project at VA Headquarters. Provided graphic support with 508-compliant materials, including leadership proposals, infographics, placemats, social media graphics and PowerPoint presentations, while ensuring consistency with established branding standards.
- Streamlined design processes, implementing new tools that improved workflow efficiency and reduced project turnaround time.
- Created innovative graphic solutions for diverse digital platforms, maintaining high standards of quality and creativity.
- Developed comprehensive branding strategies that strengthened company identity across multiple channels and touchpoints.
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
Graphic Designer
PAN AMERICA HEALTH ORGANIZATION
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Independent Contractor for the Regional Offices of the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), providing comprehensive design support across print and digital platforms. Responsibilities included updating and maintaining WordPress sites using Visual Composer, refining website code and design, and developing social media & print materials to educate and raise awareness about various health crises and events across the Americas. All materials were designed to accommodate 5 languages—English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Creole—ensuring accessibility and effective communication across diverse audiences.
- Designed visually compelling graphics for health campaigns, enhancing public awareness and engagement.
- Developed comprehensive visual identity standards that strengthened brand consistency across communications.
Graphic Designer
HALFAKER & ASSOCIATES
05.2016 - 06.2016
- As the Lead Designer (Temp position) for the Relocation Assistance Program for Military Families with Halfaker and Associates, LLC, responsible for designing, editing, and conducting 508 compliance testing on all documents and web applications to meet government approval standards. I managed the entire lifecycle of each project, from initial creation and refinement to production and final 508 compliance testing, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and fully compliant deliverables.
Graphic Designer
SUZANNE EVANS COACHING
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Creative Director/Lead designer for the company, my duties include creating and editing all web and print presences for Suzanne Evan's Coaching. Ensure all content posted to the company's websites adheres to Google's SEO & 508 standards generating higher engagement by 25%. Assist in the build, launch and maintenance of the microsites and WordPress sites.
Web Designer
EDGESOURCE CORP.
01.2011 - 01.2015
- First career position as Web Designer for Edgesource Corporation, stationed as a Government Contractor for the Foreign Service Institute, providing graphic design support for a wide range of projects. I collaborated with teams to create visually appealing classroom e-learning user experience, digital material, while maintaining branding elements to enhance communication and engagement for US Embassies across the world.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication
Westwood College
Annandale, VA06-2010
High School Diploma -
Annandale High School
Annandale, VA06.2006
Skills
- Expert in 508-compliant design
- Proficient in HTML/CSS trends and UI/UX best practices
- Proven ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, & Acrobat Pro)
- Figma
- Wordpress
- Canva
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint & Excel)
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
ECS
01.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Graphic Designer
ERPi
01.2018 - 01.2022
Graphic Designer
PAN AMERICA HEALTH ORGANIZATION
06.2016 - 12.2017
Graphic Designer
HALFAKER & ASSOCIATES
05.2016 - 06.2016
Graphic Designer
SUZANNE EVANS COACHING
10.2015 - 01.2016
Web Designer
EDGESOURCE CORP.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication
Westwood College
High School Diploma -
Annandale High School
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