Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Experience
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Xavier Whitney

Richmond,VA

Summary

Graphic Designer, Art Enthusiast, & Multidisciplinary Artist: Driven by creativity and fueled by passion, a dedicated and innovative self-starter. Has a keen eye for detail and a penchant for pushing boundaries, always ready to embark on new challenges and explore uncharted territories of design. From conceptualization to execution, thriving on the opportunity to breathe life into ideas, creating visually compelling experiences that resonate with audiences. Committed to excellence, continuously seeking to refine the craft and stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies. Has a collaborative spirit and a knack for problem-solving, approaching each project with enthusiasm, aiming not only to meet expectations but to exceed them. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, always striving to elevate the standard and leave a lasting impression through work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graphic Design Intern

Grimalkin Records
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign to develop new images.
  • Created engaging social media content to boost online presence and follower engagement.
  • Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting deadlines consistently.

Merchandise Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Required to work on store sales floors performing various merchandising functions and providing quality customer service
  • Greeting patrons, stocking items on racks and shelves, ringing up customer purchases at cashier stations, and helping shoppers locate merchandise
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining clean, organized sales floor

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Kempsville High School
06.2021

Skills

  • Digital Design
  • Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro
  • InDesign
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Visual Communication
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Relationship Building
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification, 2021

Accomplishments

  • Gifted Visual Arts Program, Old Donation Elementary School, 2011-2014
  • Gifted Visual Arts Program, Virginia Beach Middle School, 2014-2017
  • Art Achievement Certificate, Audubon Art Show, Pembroke Mall, 2014 & 2019
  • Diversity Ambassador, Virginia Beach Public Schools Office of Equity Affairs, 2016
  • Won logo design contest, VB Virtual Learning Center, 2020
  • Advanced Technology Center, Digital Design I & II, 2019-2021
  • Black History in The Making Award, 2024

Extracurricular Activities

Dean's List Spring 2023 & 2024 Awarded VCU AFAM Black History in The Making Developing Men of Color Member Students for Justice in Palestine Member Black Student Union Member Black Art Student Empowerment Member Alpha Phi Alpha Theta Rho Student Discussion Forum Panelist

Volunteer Experience

  • Clean the Bay Day, 2013-Present
  • Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015
  • Community Empowerment Fair-City of Newport News, 2014
  • American Cancer Society-Breast Cancer Walk, 2016-Present
  • Out of the Darkness Walk, 2017
  • American Heart Disease Assoc.-Hampton Roads Heart Walk, 2017
  • Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Volunteering, 2023
  • United 2 Heal Warehouse Assistant, 2023-Present

Timeline

Graphic Design Intern

Grimalkin Records
06.2024 - 08.2024

Merchandise Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Kempsville High School

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Virginia Commonwealth University
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