Open To Work
Elsie Alward
NC
Work Preference
Summary
Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic & Web Designer
Freelance
NC
01.2024 - Current
- Designed user-friendly web interfaces using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure design feasibility and adherence to brand standards.
- Created responsive designs for various platforms, enhancing user experience across devices.
- Conducted usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on design solutions effectively.
- Developed style guides and branding materials, ensuring consistency across all digital assets.
MARKETING & WEB DESIGN SERVICES - Contract
Caldwell Chamber Of Commerce
Lenoir, NC
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Designed marketing materials, posters, digital invites, and brochures to promote local business
- Designed and published the Chamber's weekly newsletter
- Photo editing
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overmoutain Studios Inc.
Boone, NC
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations
- Designed mockups and coded responsive websites
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output..
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Lenoir03.2019
No Degree - Law
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
01.2025 - 07.2025
Skills
- Color Composition
- Digital Design
- Image Editing
- Web Design
- Creative Solutions
- Branding
- Marketing Media
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Layout Markup and Assembly
- Website Graphics
- Logo Design
- Responsive design
- UI and UX design
- Email design
- Wireframing and prototyping
- HTML and CSS coding
- Social media graphics
- Logo design
Timeline
No Degree - Law
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
01.2025 - 07.2025
Graphic & Web Designer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
MARKETING & WEB DESIGN SERVICES - Contract
Caldwell Chamber Of Commerce
12.2022 - 01.2024
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overmoutain Studios Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled