Rebecca Tolley
Arlington,VA
Summary
Versatile Graphic Design/Marketing Specialist using creativity and effective communication skills to deliver within tight deadlines and budgets. Possessing solid background in production and design within in-house creative and marketing environments. Schedule and coordinate projects with vendors, project managers, and internal clients. Start-to-finish production including creating estimates, coordinating schedules and tracking delivery deadlines. Ability to multi-task detail-oriented projects concurrently. Conceptualize complex to simple process-oriented solutions including presentations and written proposals. Possess experience with HTML, CSS, and 508 compliance, WordPress, and SharePoint. Expertise in Adobe CC; InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to conceive and create interactive infographics and iconography; fact sheets and brochures — design CONOPS and Journey Maps — Conceptualize oral presentations based on client message and design requirements. Some knowledge of Constant Contact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Soft Tech Consulting Inc.
Chantilly, VA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Created new and updated previous graphics for proposals and cover designs; organized files for archiving
- Formatted and designed 24-page quarterly, internal newsletter
- Provided editing and proofreading assistance for variety of proposal sections
- Created high-quality solutions for special projects, logos, and branding elements
Graphic Designer
PenFed Digital Marketing
Tysons Corner, VA
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Created scores of web banners, social and digital ads using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
- Performed proofreading and troubleshooting tasks for hundreds of web emails; prepared files for final posting
- Assisted in creating emails using Dreamweaver and Adobe Acrobat
- Designed infographics incorporating freehand art and iconography for all PenFed products including checking, personal/educational loans, and mortgages
- Performed print production: prepared files for vendor output to include direct mail, internal special projects and posters
Sr. Graphic Designer (Proposals)
IBM
Herndon, VA
01.2011 - 12.2019
Created high-quality graphic solutions as lead designer for multiple winning Federal and State and Local proposals. Maintained direct communication with internal IBM clients, CSEs, and PMs. Executed more than 50 proposals per year within deadline-driven environment.
Key Achievements
- 2017 — Performed lead role in creating style guide for GBS Creative Services
- 2018 — Conceived and conducted Creative Services PowerPoint training session for team
- Lead Designer for scores of Federal and State and Local efforts, including design of winning CBP presentation, securing half billion-dollar bid
- 2019 — Designed and art directed well-received e-blast titled GBS On Record using Adobe Illustrator distributed as monthly Acrobat PDF
Digital Designer
USPS OIG
Rosslyn, VA
04.2014 - 04.2015
(This role ran concurrently with IBM)
- Created numerous interactive illustrations using Adobe Acrobat and InDesign to emphasize key findings within technical reports for USPS Inspector General’s Office
- Created and posted web banners and digital imagery for use on USPS OIG home page
- Formatted technical long format reports using InDesign features such as master pages and style sheets, character, and paragraph styles
- Conceptualized and designed trade show banners and signage
- Used SharePoint on daily basis as collaborative repository and project management tool
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Virginia Commonwealth University
2018
Master of Arts - Interactive Journalism
The American University
Washington D.C.05.2003
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator 2021, InDesign 2021, Photoshop 2021, Adobe FrameMaker, Dreamweaver 2021, Premiere, Acrobat DC, and Bridge
- Microsoft Office: MS Word 1648 and PowerPoint 1648, some knowledge of Visio, Publisher, and Excel
- Basic HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, Sound Forge,
- Some knowledge of WordPress, Constant Contact
- SharePoint, Slack, Asana, MS Teams and Google Workspace
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Soft Tech Consulting Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2022
Graphic Designer
PenFed Digital Marketing
11.2020 - 05.2021
Digital Designer
USPS OIG
04.2014 - 04.2015
Sr. Graphic Designer (Proposals)
IBM
01.2011 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts - Interactive Journalism
The American University
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