Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Carmen Stroud

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering many years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.


Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Graphics & Marketing Consultant

Carmen Stroud Studio
09.2010 - Current
  • Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Enhanced website performance by implementing optimization strategies and conducting thorough testing.
  • Create visually appealing website layouts that aligned with brand guidelines.
  • Spearheaded the redesign of company websites and branding, leading to improved usability and overall aesthetics.
  • Assisted in the development of style guides to establish consistency in brand identity across all channels.

Graphic Designer

Social Development Commission
11.2020 - 04.2024
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Maintained agency website with content and digital graphics
  • Photography for all programs and departments.
  • Promotion videography for agency and specific programs

Director of Design, Marketing & Events

Drake & Associates, LLC
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
  • Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
  • Improved brand consistency by developing and implementing comprehensive visual guidelines across all platforms.
  • Delivered consistent visual messaging across multiple channels, including email marketing campaigns, website banners, and print collateral.
  • Responsible for workshop and other event logistics and promotion

Marketing Manager

Harp & Eagle Limited
11.2012 - 03.2019
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Designed and maintained all hotel websites
  • Responsible for all food photography, interior photography and event photography

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Painting, Illustration & Photography

Milwaukee Institute of Art Design
Milwaukee, WI

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design & Photography

Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo design
  • Branding
  • Social Media Design
  • Project Management
  • Digital graphics
  • Product marketing

Certification

  • Adobe Illustrator 2022 Essential Training
  • Adobe Photoshop 2022 Essential Training
  • Adobe InDesign 2022 Essential Training
  • Adobe Premiere Pro 2024 Essential Training

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Social Development Commission
11.2020 - 04.2024

Director of Design, Marketing & Events

Drake & Associates, LLC
03.2019 - 04.2020

Marketing Manager

Harp & Eagle Limited
11.2012 - 03.2019

Freelance Graphics & Marketing Consultant

Carmen Stroud Studio
09.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Painting, Illustration & Photography

Milwaukee Institute of Art Design

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design & Photography

Southwestern Michigan College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Carmen Stroud