Maria Costello
Mount Holly,NC
Summary
Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
Mount Holly, NC
05.2019 - Current
- Designed logos and brand identities for various companies.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Edited existing graphics to enhance quality of visuals or improve compatibility with different media formats.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Worked closely with the printing company to ensure high-quality results from printed material projects.
Combat Photographer
United States Army
Fort Meade, MD
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines imposed by commanding officers.
- Performed maintenance tasks on photographic equipment such as cleaning lenses and calibrating cameras.
- Organized photo shoots for special occasions like promotions, retirements and award ceremonies.
Daycare Assistant
Rhythm and Rhyme Childcare
Warwick, NY
05.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
Home Health Aide
AnyTime Homecare
Middletown, NY
03.2011 - 02.2014
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Design And Visual Communications
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05-2015
Certificate - Photography
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD10-2010
Certificate - Web Design
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Production Layouts
- Website Design
- Logo Creation
- Corporate Branding
- Digital Graphics
- Digital Imagery
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Video Editing
- Visual Communication
- Project Management
- First Aid Training
Certification
- CPR
- Photography
- CompTia A+
- Network +
- Digital Media
Affiliations
- Illustration
- Creative Writing
- Animation
- Text graphics
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
05.2019 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Rhythm and Rhyme Childcare
05.2012 - 01.2017
Home Health Aide
AnyTime Homecare
03.2011 - 02.2014
Combat Photographer
United States Army
04.2009 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Design And Visual Communications
Orange County Community College
Certificate - Photography
Defense Information School
Certificate - Web Design
DeVry University
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