Dynamic and enthusiastic Creative Designer skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/Director/Writer
Pure Artistry Productions
10.2021 - Current
Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
Art Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
Assisted in development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications.
Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
Utilized technology to create digital art and introduce students to new media.
Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
Board Advisor
Be a Blessing DC
06.2015 - 09.2018
Board advisor for non-profit focused on food insecurity for DC at risk/homeless population and DC based military personnel experiencing food insecurity.
Graphic Designer
US Army CASCOM
01.2018 - 06.2018
Responsible for updating and maintaining the US Army Transportation Museum website.
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Marketing Manager
Holiday Signs
01.2016 - 06.2017
Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.
Executed search engine marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns to generate demand and sales leads.
Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
Art Teacher
Lynchburg City Public Schools
07.2005 - 11.2009
Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
Education
Graphic Design - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Science Art - Art
Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2005
Skills
Proofreading
Technical Direction
Video Editing
Work Planning and Prioritization
Strong Graphic and Visual Sense
Teamwork and Collaboration
Talent Acquisition
Team Leadership
Presentation Skills
Digital Video Production Process
Field Production
Storytelling
Content Production
Purchase Orders
Editing
Schedule Coordination
Creative Writing
Copywriting
License Certifications Skills
VDOE Visual Arts K - 12 License, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro Video Production