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Elijah Olsen

Orlando

Summary

Creative Social Media Content Creator and Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging visuals and videos across social platforms. Skilled in photography, video editing, graphic design, and email marketing. Combines trend awareness with strategic storytelling to boost brand engagement and grow audiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Jacobs
Longwood
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed content calendars and visuals for social media, email, and website, boosting engagement by 40% within six months.
  • Photographed products and behind-the-scenes footage to enhance brand visibility.
  • Designed graphics for packaging, apparel, souvenirs, newsletters, and digital advertisements.
  • Increased email click-through rate by 25% using B2B models, resulting in higher sales.
  • Managed design files and assets for production across UV, sublimation, and wide format printing.
  • Created seasonal product mockups informed by market research and emerging trends.
  • Supported cross-departmental initiatives with branded visuals and templates to ensure consistency.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
  • Produced engaging TikToks and Reels, achieving over 30K likes and 100K views for a client.
  • Created comprehensive digital branding kits, including logos, typography, merchandise, and social media assets.
  • Developed effective content strategies for small businesses, increasing follower counts by 20 to 40 percent.
  • Delivered high-quality commercial photography to support social media and product launches.
  • Translated current trends into creative campaigns that generated measurable engagement.
  • Designed print-ready marketing collateral, including posters and infographics, tailored to specific client needs.

Graphic Artist

Velvet Cactus
New Orleans
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed in-house digital and physical promotional materials, including menus, signs, and social media visuals.
  • Shot and edited over 100 product photos for Instagram and seasonal menus.
  • Produced illustrated menu items and wall art, increasing on-site photo shares by 15%.
  • Supported monthly promotional campaigns that drove walk-in traffic increases of 10 to 20%.
  • Managed over 10 simultaneous creative projects under tight deadlines while preserving brand tone.
  • Transformed abstract creative concepts into finalized assets aligning with brand aesthetics.

Education

BFA - Fine Arts, Concentration in Digital Art

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05-2023

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Photography and retouching
  • Video editing for TikTok
  • Graphic design tools
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Trend research integration
  • Content strategy development
  • Community management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Jacobs
03.2024 - Current

Graphic Artist

Velvet Cactus
01.2022 - 01.2024

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current

BFA - Fine Arts, Concentration in Digital Art

University of New Orleans