Shanaya Ellsberry
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 20 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
National Children's Center
2015.09 - Current
- Responsible for providing educational development and life skills that have led to empower and encourage adults with intellectual and development disabilities
- Supervise individuals to ensure their safety and well-being
- Complete tasks to ensure individuals' living area at home are maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition
- Transport them to community activities such as day program, church, doctor, bowling and other type of events
- Prepare individuals meals according to established menus
- Required to complete the documentation and data collection based on implementation of activities, tasks and interventions.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Over 50 Clients
2010.04 - Current
- Convert clients' requirements into design layout and print media
- Projects include designing promotional marketing materials, print collateral, invitations and banners for clients in the entertainment and promotional industries
- Completed network marketing materials for independent representatives with Xplocial, WorldVenture and Ambit Energy
- Created logo designs, business cards, letterheads and flyers for over 25 small businesses
- Customize the design of memorial and funeral programs.
Graphic Designer
SOS Graphics and Printing
2004.09 - Current
- Responsibilities include collaborating with clients to develop creative design and layout using the corporation requirements
- Assist clients with company branding by conceptual design logos, business cards, and marketing materials to showcase and enhance the corporate image using the appropriate graphic design solution
- Collaborated with writers and publishers to create illustrations and covers for several children and religious books
- Develop graphic presentations for flyers, posters, forms, tickets, and corporate identity packages.
Lab Assistant
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Art and Computer Design
1999.11 - 2003.05
- Responsibilities included assisting students with computer and printers in the graphic lab
- Performed weekly computer maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2003
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) Art and Computer Design -
NTID
Rochester, New York05.1999
Skills
Microsoft Word
Outlook Web App
Therap
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Graphic Design
Logo creation
Print design
Adobe Creative Suite
Visual design
Illustration
Branding and Identity
Layout Design
Design thinking
Packaging Design
Company Logos
Accomplishments
- Built a relationship with Black Deaf Art Period Exhibition to showcase pieces.
Street
7959 Summer Rain Court, Apt # H
City
Glen Burnie
State
MD
Zip
21061
Text phone
(313) 414-6862
Exhibition
- Black Deaf Art Period Exhibition, Dyer Arts Center at NTID, Rochester, New York, 06/2024, Artworks were on the display at exhibition.
- Black Deaf Art Period Exhibition, Gallaudet University, Washington D.C., DC, 02/2023, Artworks were on the display at exhibition and were featured on ABC News on February 28th, 2023.
Reference & Portfolio
Available upon request
Design Abilities
Twenty years of design experience as Graphic Designer in print and layout design. I've worked with over 50 clients as a Freelance Graphic Designer, developing projects ranging from corporate logos and invitations to promotional marketing materials and presentations covers.
My education combined with my professional experience improves my understanding the purpose of the designs. I use this information to develop ideas conceptually before implementation. I've created illustrations, design layout for brochures, posters, business cards, letterhead, flyers, forms and banners. Strong work ethics, and highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Selected as a finalist for logo design contest for National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc. - Metro Chicago Chapter.
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Residential Counselor
National Children's Center
2015.09 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Over 50 Clients
2010.04 - Current
Graphic Designer
SOS Graphics and Printing
2004.09 - Current
Lab Assistant
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Art and Computer Design
1999.11 - 2003.05
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) Art and Computer Design -
NTID
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