I am a wise, resourceful, imaginative, user-focused graphic designer with a proven ability to create engaging marketing materials and compelling digital experiences across websites and social channels. My career goal is to deliver design solutions that captivate audiences and drive measurable ROI for growing organizations, while collaborating with teams to push creative boundaries.

Darren Oates

I am a wise, resourceful, imaginative, user-focused graphic designer with a proven ability to create engaging marketing materials and compelling digital experiences across websites and social channels. My career goal is to deliver design solutions that captivate audiences and drive measurable ROI for growing organizations, while collaborating with teams to push creative boundaries.

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I am a wise, resourceful, imaginative, user-focused graphic designer with a proven ability to create engaging marketing materials and compelling digital experiences across websites and social channels.

My career goal is to deliver design solutions that captivate audiences and drive measurable ROI for growing organizations, while collaborating with teams to push creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Crown Graphix
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Produce and publish creative marketing materials for client websites and promotional strategies.
Marketing Director at Lucky’s Home Care
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Produce and publish all marketing campaign materials, social media messaging and blog content. Develop and maintain the organization’s website.
Personal Care Worker at Ameen Care Services
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Provided personal care services, to include but not limited to, personal care services, meal preparation and oversight, hospitality services, and resident socialization programming.

Education

Associate Degree in Website Development at Butler County Community College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Associate Degree in Graphic Design at Butler County Community College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor Degree in Media Arts in Graphic Design at Southern New Hampshire University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Logo Design: Type Treatments
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
InDesign: Creating Animations
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Illustrator CC 2019
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
One-on-One: Mastery Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Illustrator on the IPad: Typography and Type Effects
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Excel Essential Training (Office 365/ Microsoft 365)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
AIGA Client Relations Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare
    Wireframe
    A mid-fidelity depiction of a client's website structure for their analysis before we move on the create the homepage.