Margaret Riley
Clifton Heights,PA
Summary
Innovative graphic designer with strengths in visual storytelling, traditional medias, and designs for printed materials. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality promotional materials.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
09.2025 - Current
- Developed visually compelling graphics for promotional materials and digital platforms.
- Developed creative design and created digital image files for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Developed an original design, edited, and coordinated printing for a quarterly Alumni Magazine which increased brand awareness and raised significant donations.
Library Assistant
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted patrons with locating resources and utilizing library systems.
- Processed incoming materials, ensuring accurate cataloging and organization.
- Provided support in maintaining database integrity and user accessibility.
- Managed circulation desk operations, promoting efficient checkout processes for users.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining clean, safe, and inviting spaces within the library premises.
Children's Book Illustrator
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
- Developed unique character designs tailored to children's literature themes.
- Collaborated with authors to visualize story concepts through illustrations.
- Created visually engaging layouts that enhance storytelling and reader engagement.
- Utilized various illustration techniques, such as digital painting and traditional drawing, to create visually appealing artwork.
- Improved visual storytelling through careful attention to detail in each illustration, ensuring consistency across all pages of a book.
Sales Associate
Martinadale's Natural Market
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided detailed information on features and benefits.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, ensuring high satisfaction levels among patrons.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by organizing daily and creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
Education
Licensure - Massage Therapy
Cortiva Institute
King Of Prussia, PA04-2026
No Degree - Fine Arts
Chocheli Fine Art Atelier
Downingtown, PA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Atonement Academy
Germantown, PA05-2023
Skills
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Marketing Material Design
- Design for Printed Media
- Visual storytelling
- Art styles and techniques
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Created, designed, and edited an Alumni Magazine for the Reformed Episcopal Seminary which highlighted the strengths of that organization and raised significant funds.
- Illustrated two children's books as a self-employed, freelance artist.
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
09.2025 - Current
Library Assistant
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
09.2025 - Current
Children's Book Illustrator
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Martinadale's Natural Market
01.2023 - 12.2024
Licensure - Massage Therapy
Cortiva Institute
No Degree - Fine Arts
Chocheli Fine Art Atelier
High School Diploma -
Atonement Academy