Excellent skills with design and photo-editing software. Exceptional creativity and innovation.
Adept at time management and the ability to communicate effectively. Accuracy and attention to detail. Able to build rapport and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure excellent service. Growth mindset related to refining skills and evolving new technology. Strong grasp of storytelling principles. Ability to meet set project deadlines. Great inter-personal skills. Team player but can work effectively independently.
EDUCATION
Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate ........................................May 2022 (expected)
Montgomery Community College......................................................Takoma Park, MD
B.A. Studio Arts Minor: Technology Entrepreneurship.........Dec 2017
University of Maryland (UMD)................................. College Park, MD
Assoc. General Studies w/Art Option...........................May 2015
Prince Georges of Community College (PGCC) Largo, MD
SKILLS & SOFTWARE
Graphic Design
Logo
Branding
Packaging
Illustration
Layout
Motion graphics
3D Design
3D Modeling
Coloring/Texturizing
Lighting
Advanced
Photoshop
Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Hands-On Knowledge
InDesign
After Effects
Autodesk Maya
Premiere Pro
Audition
Microsoft Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store; Bowie, MD
Personal Frame Designer/Customer Service Manager., Retail Sep. 2017-Present
Supervising and assigning tasks to associates
Assured customer satisfaction and diffuse stressful situations with costumers
Presented promotional information and made recommendations based on
customer needs
Process online orders for customers
Organize merchandise and recover sections in the store
Assist with picture framing production and sales
Creative Works Program, Joe’s Movement Emporium; Mt. Rainer
Assistant Intern - Sept. 2018-Jan. 2019
Processed student confidential information
Filmed events
Mentored in activities along with the students
Cultural DC; Washington, D.C
Community Liaison, Internship - Jan. 2017-May 2017
Strengthened communication skills by engaging with interested visitors and informing them about the exhibits.
Met with different artists and support artists artwork.
Fostered an immersive experience for each neighborhood community.
McNair Scholars Program Conference, University of Maryland, College Park
Videographer, Internship - March 2016
Strengthened communication skills by engaging with interested visitors and informing them about the exhibits.
Filmed and edited video clips on various conference events to help promote the scholars’ program to future students at the University of Maryland, CP
Interacted with the McNair Scholar Program’s Coordinator and student members
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT
Hillman Entrepreneurship Program (PGCC-UMD)
2015-2017
A program for students who have an entrepreneurial mindset while having a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and aspirations.
Worked and learned about real world business applications in the classroom
Collaborated with other students on projects and classwork assignments.
Accepted leadership in projects and class assignments
Engaged in entrepreneurial activities, volunteered events and other social events
Gained communication, independence, strategic and creative thinking skills
Established friendship and relationships with other students and professors
Student Ambassador (PGCC)
Aug. 2012-May 2015
Greeted new and potential visitors and answered calls in the Student Recruitment’s Office
Filed incoming student information and processed confidential documents
Engaged in voluntary events and Student Ambassador social activities