William Toliver
Dallas,TX
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Artist with a passion for visual storytelling and a proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a strong understanding of current design trends. A freelance graphic artist that excels in translating conceptual ideas into compelling visual narratives, whether it's through logos, branding, digital illustrations, or print materials. Extensive experience collaborating with clients to understand their vision and goals, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds expectations. With a commitment to meeting deadlines and a flexible approach to design challenges, I am well-equipped to contribute my skills to elevate the visual identity of your brand or project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist
Freelance
08.2021 - Current
- Created visual text and imagery concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers
- Helped develop layout and production design for advertisements for various brands (including Michaels, Rollo, Fiverr, and Shopify)
- Developed and produced imagery concepts for 3 published graphic novels
- Built upon existing character design ideas to develop over 30 new character graphics
- Work on various projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that met business goals
- Utilized Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and Premiere Pro to create visual imagery for various costumer products
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Biology Teacher
Plano Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Created skill-based assessments to evaluate student mastery on required skills of focus, resulting in 25% increase student success
- Utilizes interventions including tutorials, student academic and/or behavior contracts, instructional accommodations, and learning community support to help ensure struggling students succeeded
- Helped develop a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting useful student/teacher interactions
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Clinical Social Worker II
Lakes Regional Mental Health Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Provides direct services to over 200 adult clients with mental illness, and assists them to gain access to medical, social, educational, and other needed resources
- Provided psychotherapeutic theories and tools to guide treatment of patients
- Responsibilities include provision of rehabilitative and skills training, service coordination, treatment planning, crisis services, as well as documentation of client progress
- Collect and analyze patient information to help other health professions understand the needs of patients and their families
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Clinical Allergy Specialist
United Allergy Service
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided clinical care to upwards of 500 patients
- Administered subcutaneous immunotherapy medication and allergy skin tests
- Provided patient education for effective medication use and therapeutic compliance
- Managed patient medical records in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Maintained communication and correspondence with patients to ensure quality and continuity of care
- Monitored treatment progress and patient satisfaction
- Developed surveys and evaluative tools to streamline clinical care
- Managed patient billing in accordance with ICD-9 codes
- Managed office and laboratory inventory
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel College of Medicine School of Biomedical Sciences And Professional Studies
Philadelphia, PA2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Sociology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH2011
Skills
- Digital Illustration
- Computer Operations
- Sketching and Brainstorming
- Strategic Direction
- Character Design
- Art Styles and Techniques
- Branding Strategies
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Suite Proficiency
- Design Ideas
- Visual Storytelling
- Photography Composition
Websites
Timeline
Graphic Artist
Freelance
08.2021 - Current
Biology Teacher
Plano Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
Clinical Social Worker II
Lakes Regional Mental Health Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
Clinical Allergy Specialist
United Allergy Service
07.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel College of Medicine School of Biomedical Sciences And Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Sociology
Case Western Reserve University
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