Samantha Adolph
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed Designer
08.2014 - Current
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Assisted clients in refining their visual strategies through insightful consultations and concept development sessions.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
Computer Graphic Designer
HBI International
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Hired as the computer graphic designer to modernize their websites
- Also did all the photography for the many companies that are under the HBI name.
Graphic Designer in Product Development
Imagine Learning
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Hired as a graphic designer to create and review graphics for this education software company
- Also responsible for meeting with vendors and creating graphics when needed.
Creative Director
J. Levine Auction & Appraisal
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Started as a Graphic Designer and parted as Creative Director
- Responsible for large scale digital graphic art, marketing materials, web development, social media, and overseeing the catalog department for photography.
Web Designer
Black & Birch Apparel Company
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Director of E-Commerce and web development and graphic design specialist
- Responsible for maintaining the company's branding, designing promotional material, and maintenance of POS systems.
Education
Bachelors in Visual Communication - Graphic design/ interactive design
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2016
Transfer to NAU -
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2013
Skills
- Digital art illustrations, graphic art signage, marketing materials
- MAC & PC
- Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams and CRM's (Hubspot, Sales Force, ZoHo)
- Branding and Identity
- Layout management
- Website graphics
- Marketing media
- Presentation Design
- Corporate Branding
- Design Mockups
- Dependable and Cooperative
Additional Information
I am a creative, independent and detail-oriented graphic designer with eight years of experience in digital brand management, logo design, packaging, UX design and layout design. Coachable and passionate about collaborating with a team when working on projects.
Awards
- 2017 NAA Award of Excellence - Photography (Wild Card Professional Photography)
- 2018 NAA Award of Excellence - Best in Show Photography
- 2018 NAA award of Excellence - Photography (Creative Photography)
- 2018 NAA Print and Digital 2nd place
- 2018 NAA Photography (Wild Card- Professional Photography) 2nd place
- 2018 NAA Print and digital 2nd place
Timeline
Computer Graphic Designer
HBI International
03.2023 - 03.2024
Graphic Designer in Product Development
Imagine Learning
08.2019 - 12.2022
Creative Director
J. Levine Auction & Appraisal
05.2016 - 07.2019
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed Designer
08.2014 - Current
Web Designer
Black & Birch Apparel Company
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelors in Visual Communication - Graphic design/ interactive design
Northern Arizona University
Transfer to NAU -
Scottsdale Community College
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