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Lee Coward

Digital Designer
Albany,NY

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record at Whitney Young Health and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. Excelled in roles requiring design innovation and strong attention to detail, significantly enhancing community engagement and digital presence. Skilled in both team collaboration and independent project management, achieving high-impact results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Community Outreach Specialist

Whitney Young Health
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted outreach activities to promote Whitney Young's School Based Health Centers and educate public on available services.
  • Developed presentations and media to promote community resources and School Based Health program at seminars and other local events.
  • Created and updated flyers, content, and games to be distributed during outreach events.
  • Collaborate with team, school administration and school nurses to educate, students ,parents and the community about Whitney Young services.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Operate and oversaw maintenance of Whitney Young's 2 mobile health clinic vehicles.

Commercial Photographer/Graphic Designer

DankStop
05.2016 - 12.2022
  • Produced videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
  • Managed company social media with over 300K followers over multiple platforms for 4 years.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Operate and maintain studio to produce high resolution photography and 4K video for ecommerce and social media.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in creative design work.
  • Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.

Ramp Supervisor/Loader and Unloader

UPS Air Hub
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Directed ramp employees to prepare containers to be loaded on at least 3 planes every shift.
  • Evaluated performance, set schedules, and coached ramp agents on work areas.
  • Created load plans and performed calculations to prepare for assigned flights.
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Maintained documentation, completed shift paperwork and submitted information for team payroll.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
  • Oversaw cargo loading operations to achieve proper weight distribution and maintain safety during all facets of aircraft operations.

Emergency Medical Technician

Nationwide Ambulance Services
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.

Intern 3d Artist

Kim Wendell Design
03.2014 - 08.2014
  • Resolved technical issues relating to rendering, streaming, and memory management and supported comprehensive troubleshooting.
  • Created dozens of high resolution 3D models to be used in architectural visualizations.
  • Worked with other artists to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Interpreted blueprints and sketches to create 3d models of buildings.
  • Conducted modeling and texture optimization for high resolution architecture visualizations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Design

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
09.2012 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - Photography

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
09.2010 - 03.2012

Skills

    Design

    Adobe Creative Suite

    Strong Attention To Detail

    PC and Mac platforms

    Ambulance driving

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

3D Studio Max

Fusion 360

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premier

Adobe After Effects

Interests

3D Printing

Gaming

Fabrication

Timeline

Community Outreach Specialist

Whitney Young Health
06.2022 - Current

Commercial Photographer/Graphic Designer

DankStop
05.2016 - 12.2022

Ramp Supervisor/Loader and Unloader

UPS Air Hub
08.2015 - 09.2016

Intern 3d Artist

Kim Wendell Design
03.2014 - 08.2014

Emergency Medical Technician

Nationwide Ambulance Services
09.2012 - 01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Design

New Jersey Institute of Technology
09.2012 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - Photography

Middlesex County College
09.2010 - 03.2012
Lee CowardDigital Designer