Ta'kiya Mitchell
Columbia,SC
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 6 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Graphic Designer/Business Owner
Branded By Wavy X
01.2016 - Current
- Export level proficiency in powerpoint
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Used Adobe Creative Cloud to execute designs
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Strong design skills, and a keen eye for aesthetics
Graphic Design Intern
Epic Games
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
- Created motion graphics and video content for websites and applications.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
Internship Student
Childhood Cancer Society
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- work hand in hand with Social Media Team to create fun and creative content for communication strategies
- attended Zoom meetings to discuss communication strategies for platforms
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
Senior Graphic Designer
Freelance
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC08.2023
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC06.2020
Skills
- Managing Client Relationships
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Website Graphics
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Project Creation
- Technical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- JavaScript Expertise
Certification
- Computer Programming Training - May 24, 2022
- Completed comprehensive course training with the Occupational Safety and Health of South Carolina.
Activities & Honors
- National Business Honor Society
- Student Government Association
- Spring Valley Student Ambassador
- Multiple Principal's List Awards
- Member of The Young Investors Club
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
Epic Games
01.2023 - 08.2023
Internship Student
Childhood Cancer Society
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Graphic Designer
Freelance
04.2017 - 06.2019
Lead Graphic Designer/Business Owner
Branded By Wavy X
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Midlands Technical College
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School
- Computer Programming Training - May 24, 2022
- Completed comprehensive course training with the Occupational Safety and Health of South Carolina.
Activities & Honors
- National Business Honor Society
- Student Government Association
- Spring Valley Student Ambassador
- Multiple Principal's List Awards
- Member of The Young Investors Club
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