Robin Weise
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic graphic designer with a wide-range of formal and informal experience within different fields and practices. Skilled in identifying opportunities for enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging old tools in new ways and discovering alternative methods to solve problems. Confident in adapting to fast-paced and evolving environments while bringing a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance & Contract Work
Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
- Worked directly with clients from lead to project completion on a variety of projects.
- Experience working in a range of cross team situations varying in different sizes and scales. Including multiple company collaboration.
- Delivered custom graphic assets, web design mock ups and applied them to live sites, printed materials, and branding guides.
- Design and plan out branded marketing materials for product displays and temporary store fronts.
- Manage successful crowdfunding campaigns, product manufacturing, and customers fulfillment.
- Setup and Work traveling sells and business booths where I speak to potential clients and manage product orders.
- Continued learning of new programs and tools used to widen my abilities and offer broader insight.
In-House Graphic Designer
Miaplaza
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Main duties involved overseeing the company ticketing system and responding to graphic request based on need, timeline, and scope.
- Collaborated with other teams to produce unique graphics that included diagrams, infographics, creative scenes, decorative elements, and content for printed material.
- Worked within the graphics team to divide workload in order to assure timely and quality completion of request and larger projects
- Recognized areas of needed improvement and lead company wide projects and system changes. This included cross team meetings, testing, interviews, presentations, and transitioning support.
- Managed branding updates and overhaul projects aimed at increasing the company's customers facing optics and retention. Including, full re-branding of the parent company's branding guidelines and implementation of those into the subsidiaries.
- Assisted the marketing team with social media campaigns to increase custom acquisition and support in improving onboarding.
- Attended meeting with managers and company leaders to discuss project progress, quarterly goals, and future steps.
Scouts Art and Activities Coordinator
Fairfax County Virginia State Parks and Rec
05.2022 - 10.2022
- A short-term contracted position within my local community center focused on providing a channel for local scouting organization to pursue group interest in different topics.
- Developed and implemented one-time events at request of scouting groups with the goal of fulfilling requirements and achieving a particular award
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Helped staff customize plans for additional specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Organized and marketed scheduled actives that had been requested by multiple groups or individual community members.
- Trained and instructed other staff members on leading the activities.
Website Designer
Zoek
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Paired up with a client through Zoek but worked mainly independently building websites for a variety of businesses in different fields with different needs.
- Met with clients to discuss expectations regarding visual presentation, branding and e-commerce functionality.
- Functioned as an branding and marketing advisor, walking client through different options and strategies to help them better decided the best pathways for their companies.
- Utilized front-in development programs like wix, wordpress, and shopify to build functional site that was also accessible to the client based of their skill level and desire to self-manage after product delivery.
- Delivered user support to clients to train, educate and answer questions.
- Spearheaded production of page content such as visuals and text copy to meet project specifications.
- Proved successful managing multiple clients at a time while maintaining tight deadlines.
- Implemented and setup basic SEO groundwork and site ranking optimization.
- Advised client on web site marketing and funnel strategies based on their comprehension of SEO or recommended their enrollment in Zoek's SEO support program.
School Improvement and Administration Assistant
Virginia Beach Public School System
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance of students, teachers, and general subjects.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, and delivering messages to staff across the building.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Lead informational presentations covering system and guideline changes centered around state testing.
- Designed and posted printed informational material for both student and teachers.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Developed a new intake and queuing system during the end of the year rush when large number of students needed to be met with everyday while minimizing interruptions to daily schedules
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VABachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Adobe Suite
- Affinity Suite
- Blender
- Figma
- Front-in Web Builders
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Product Manufacturing and Packaging
- Event Planning and Hospitality
- 3D Modeling and Printing
- AI Programs and Databases
Timeline
In-House Graphic Designer
Miaplaza
10.2022 - 03.2025
Scouts Art and Activities Coordinator
Fairfax County Virginia State Parks and Rec
05.2022 - 10.2022
Freelance & Contract Work
Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
Website Designer
Zoek
05.2021 - 01.2022
School Improvement and Administration Assistant
Virginia Beach Public School System
02.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Old Dominion University
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