Melissa Spears
Oklahoma City
Summary
Accomplished Senior Graphic Illustrator with over 20 years at the FAA, where I enhance data comprehension and safety through innovative technical illustrations and infographics. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, I provide boosted client engagement through various digital and print publications. Renowned for exceptional project management and collaborative skills, my artwork significantly contributes to expanding and improving visual communication in the area of Aviation Safety. Providing graphics for the Flight Standards Division is a very enjoyable and fulfilling job for me.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Illustrator
DigitalIbiz / Pragmatics / ISI
09.2003 - Current
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite software for efficient production and delivery of high-quality artwork across multiple platforms.
- Partnered with editorial teams to create compelling visuals for print and digital publications, increasing reader engagement and safety awareness.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting project deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards in illustration work.
- Improved visual appeal of e-learning courses with custom graphics, contributing to higher completion rates and user satisfaction.
- Expanded customer base by offering innovative illustrations, graphics and digital conference backgrounds to all offices included in the Flight Standards Division.
- Expedited project turnaround time with efficient use of digital illustration tools and technologies.
- Established strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professional delivery of high-quality artwork for over 20 years at the FAA.
- Created image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Used interactive design elements to create more engaging user experience.
- Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Illustration
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.1995
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Collaborative Team Player
- Creative concept development
- Project management experience
- Print Production Knowledge
- Color theory understanding
- Layout Design Expertise
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Expertise in Illustrator
- Visio expertise
- Strong InDesign knowledge
- Digital drawing abilities
- Vector art creation
- Advanced Photoshop proficiency
- Visual storytelling talent
- Client relations abilities
- Branding and identity design
- 3D Modeling Capabilities
- Image Editing
- Digital graphics
- Print design
- Illustration
- Deadline Adherence
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Website graphics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Create two and three-dimensional illustrations, graphics, diagrams, charts, tables, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations in safety-critical area of aviation criteria development for civil and military United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and related FAA 8260-series Notices and Orders.
Create and edit graphic illustrations, 3D spatial models, and animated visual images for Required Navigation Performance (RNP), Area Navigation (RNAV), Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS), and Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) criteria for the development of navigation systems.
Develop publication graphics for the Flight Standards Position Report, visual representations of yearly business plans and proposals, and enhance various presentation materials with visual aids.
Create and maintain several interactive publications that must be kept current such as
https://avssp.faa.gov/avs/afs400/AFS400%20Documents/FPAG_SCA_DoW_Map.pdf
Office of Foundational Business - Contacts and Services Infographic (faa.gov)
Office of Safety Standards- Services and Contacts Infographic (faa.gov)
Office of General Aviation Safety Assurance- Services and Contacts Infographic (faa.gov)
https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/ACSA-Infographic.pdf
Provide timely and specific graphic illustration support to US Member, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), creating and editing diagrams for various ICAO documents, working papers, and informational papers
Timeline
Senior Graphic Illustrator
DigitalIbiz / Pragmatics / ISI
09.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Illustration
University of Central Oklahoma
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