Hi, I’m Kristine Dove, an award-winning multimedia graphic designer based in Annandale, Virginia. I specialize in delivering creative, strategic visual solutions for private agencies and government clients, with a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. I’m known for adaptability, rapid skill growth, and collaborative partnerships that help teams meet tight deadlines. While adhering to strict brand guidelines, I've designed countless printed materials, digital graphics, training materials and leadership visuals for high-profile ceremonies, meetings and summits. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy partnering with clients and teams to bring complex concepts to compelling, accessible visuals. I have experience working in the in-house design departments, publishing, fundraising, direct mail and government contracting fields.…

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Hi, I’m Kristine Dove, an award-winning multimedia graphic designer based in Annandale, Virginia. I specialize in delivering creative, strategic visual solutions for private agencies and government clients, with a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. I’m known for adaptability, rapid skill growth, and collaborative partnerships that help teams meet tight deadlines. While adhering to strict brand guidelines, I've designed countless printed materials, digital graphics, training materials and leadership visuals for high-profile ceremonies, meetings and summits. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy partnering with clients and teams to bring complex concepts to compelling, accessible visuals. I have experience working in the in-house design departments, publishing, fundraising, direct mail and government contracting fields.…

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Hi, I’m Kristine Dove, an award-winning multimedia graphic designer based in Annandale, Virginia. I specialize in delivering creative, strategic visual solutions for private agencies and government clients, with a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. I’m known for adaptability, rapid skill growth, and collaborative partnerships that help teams meet tight deadlines. While adhering to strict brand guidelines, I’ve designed countless printed materials, digital graphics, training materials and leadership visuals for high-profile ceremonies, meetings and summits. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy partnering with clients and teams to bring complex concepts to compelling, accessible visuals. I have experience working in the in-house design departments, publishing, fundraising, direct mail and government contracting fields.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at DCG Communications
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Federal contractor for the U.S. Army Headquarters, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs; collaborates with active-duty Army personnel and contractors to produce posters, outreach guides, 508-compliant interactive PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, animated displays, social media graphics, trifolds, one-pagers, and training materials for Army senior leaders; designs Pentagon exhibits and visuals for Medal of Honor ceremonies; contributes to large-scale annual events such as the AUSA conference.
Graphic Artist & Media Specialist at Infina, Ltd.
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Federal contractor for the FAA; designed 508 compliant PDF work plans, strategic plans, booklets, brochures, and one-pagers; created logos, icons; collaborated with videographers and web developers; provided graphics for animated videos; developed PowerPoint presentations, agendas, and other materials for executive leadership, stakeholders and federal staff for conferences and meetings; assisted in proposals and advertisements.
Senior Graphic Designer at O’Brien Garrett
December 30, 2018 - December 30, 2018
Designed award-winning direct marketing packages for fundraising initiatives. Developed web and email graphics, advertisements, internal communications, and marketing collateral. Projects were half design, half production along with my leadership role, guiding new and seasoned designers and training other staff to help them learn processes. Worked with diverse national and international clients such as National Audubon Society, International Rescue Committee, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America, and Special Olympics. Designed requests for proposal (RFPs) for new client acquisitions. Collaborated with creative director, account directors, executives, production staff and writers.

Education

Master of Arts, Publications Design at University of Baltimore
September 1, 1994 - May 22, 1997
Focus on graphic design and writing developement
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting and Printmaking at Virginia Commonwealth University
September 1, 1987 - May 18, 1991
Focus on drawing, painting and art history

Qualifications

Public Trust security clearance
October 16, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    U.S. Army Public Affairs Case Study
    I created an infographic for a 2024 case study for U.S. Army Public Affairs.…
    Poster for U.S. Army Medal of Honor ceremony, July 2024
    Fast turn around project while fairly new to the job. Needed to collaborate with Many different departments to create several graphics for the ceremony at the Pentagon and White House.…
    AUSA Digital Ad for the U.S. Army
    Advertisement created for the yearly annual meeting and exhibition at the Washington Convention Center. I sourced the images from a U.S. Army database and created the layout in Adobe AfterEffects and again in PowerPoint to allow for easier editing for the client. video advert…
    Print Advertisement for the U.S. Army
    Using a large photo database of images from the U.S. Army. I created three layout options for the client to choose from. The images and other content from this ad was used to create animated ads that I created in After Effects. graphicdesigner pdf InDesign Adobe Acrobat Pro…