KALIKA MCCREA
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic graphic designer, responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals. Effectively collaborates with customers or design committees to gain buy-in and approval.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Graphic/Presentation Designer
Religious Organization
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided graphic design support and production support from concept through the print process while recommending appropriate design and layout
- Provided detailed instructions to internal and external customers to ensure the quality of the final product
- Worked closely with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements
- Composed effective and engaging visual stories and infographics for various social media platforms using Adobe Suite
- Frequently collaborate with the organization's creative team to enhance the brand and create effective marketing materials
- Used deep knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Word
- Applied creative layout solutions to presentation slides
- Enhanced user experience by creating intuitive interfaces and visually appealing designs.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Utilized strong typography skills to create visually striking print materials that captured attention and conveyed key messages clearly.
Freelance Presentation Designer & Facilitator
Womens Empowerment Group
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Interpreted and presented complicated concepts in a visually appealing and clear manner
- Regularly executed presentation slides that integrated graphics and a logo that delivered a compelling message
- Ensured the quality and accuracy of presentation content
- Utilized graphic design tools and software to develop custom PowerPoint presentations and templates from pre-generated content
- Hosted meetings with the creative team to identify potential visual solutions and engagement needs for social events and advocacy
- Gathered relevant resources and materials for all creative assignments, including digital files, photography, illustrations, logo art, and typography
- Executed complex and ambiguous edits with minimal direction
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Expanded company''s service offerings by spearheading motion graphics and animation projects, opening up new revenue streams.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality graphics, illustrations and layouts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2025
Microsoft Powerpoint Masterclass
Online Udemy
Business Powerpoint Presentations
Animated Explainer Videos/Microsoft Powerpoint
Skills
- Design Implementation
- Concept Development
- Project Presentations
- Material Selection
- Creative Design Layouts
- Photography
- Customized Template Design
- Superb Eye for Detail
- Teamwork Skills
- Illustration
- Patternmaking
- Client Satisfaction
- Visual communication
- Packaging design
- Layout design
- Infographics creation
- Branding and identity
- Graphic design
- HTML and CSS knowledge
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Presentation design
- Motion graphics
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Customer Service
- 3D Design
- UX Design
Area Of Expertise
- Creative & Innovative
- Conceptualized Design
- Illustrator
- Project Design
- Photoshop
- Highly Motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationship
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Decision-Making
- Good Communication Skills
- Extremely Organized
- Quick Learner
- Strategic Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Safety And Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Video Editing
Timeline
Volunteer Graphic/Presentation Designer
Religious Organization
10.2018 - 08.2020
Freelance Presentation Designer & Facilitator
Womens Empowerment Group
09.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Microsoft Powerpoint Masterclass
Online Udemy
Business Powerpoint Presentations
Animated Explainer Videos/Microsoft Powerpoint
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