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Overview
Work History
Education
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Lauren Rapier

Lauren Rapier

Charleston,SC

Summary

Freelance graphic designer and current childcare professional seeking a new opportunity relating to a creative administrative role. A highly energetic and organized individual proven to promote effective schedule development and multitask working on numerous projects at a time. Always creating a expressive perspective and thrive in a collaborative and social work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Household Nanny

Private Family
08.2020 - Current
  • Worked Full-time with family in James Island taking care of 2 girls (2 and 4 y/o.) Monday-Friday and on call.
  • Managing schedules for children, planning of engaging activities, driving/picking up from any events like sports and school, and actively communicating with parents on developmental milestones.
  • Organized and cooked 12+ weekly meals of breakfast, lunch, and occasional dinners.
  • Created a stable and happy relationship with the children through open communication, safety, and emotional growth.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Specializing in branding and illustration, have built a portfolio of multiple logos, brand guides, and artwork for various companies and personal projects.
  • Actively communicate with clients to discuss projects from beginning to end- focusing on their vision, feedback, and timeline.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate to create designs and export files into a comprehensive package, easy for clients to access and implement into their company.
  • Edit and perfect files before finalizing, to ensure a positive exchange with clients and grow my cohesive brand.

Contract Lead Designer

Neste! Live Nation
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create hundreds of graphics that promoted events, concerts, and festivals produced by Neste Live.
  • Oversaw and created branding guides, social media posts, and print material under pressure with quick deadlines.
  • Digitally organized, filed, and edited 10+ years of photography for various music festivals, events, and artist socials.
  • Met with social media and production managers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Collaborated with ticketing and sales to create engaged audience online.

Design Intern

AEVA Labs
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Effectively succeeded as a designer for a student start-up company developing equipment that ages alcohol at a rapid pace to quicken and improve production for distilleries.
  • Created website, branding guidelines, logos, and infographic illustrations to visually enhance company vision and aid in their start-up mindset.
  • Participated in team-based design collaborations to help develop effective marketing pitches to local companies and distilleries.
  • Multitasked efficiently while working on multiple AEVA design projects alongside my school work and other career endeavors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
12.2019
  • Worked for the NC State Design Lab
  • The College of Design’s Graphic Design program is consistently listed as a top 10 design school in the country.

Skills

  • Multitasker
  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Organized
  • Great Time Management
  • Design Minded
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate
  • Work Independently/Self Starter
  • Creative

Timeline

Household Nanny - Private Family
08.2020 - Current
Contract Lead Designer - Neste! Live Nation
01.2020 - 05.2020
Freelance Graphic Designer - Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Design Intern - AEVA Labs
01.2018 - 12.2018
North Carolina State University - Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Lauren Rapier