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Hi, I’m Demitrius Smith, a Chicago-based creative and versatile graphic designer with a strong background in media, entertainment, and branding. I specialize in translating ideas into visually compelling designs and brand assets that resonate across digital platforms.
As the founder of Fire Plays, I independently manage visual identity across multiple digital platforms, designing artwork, original music, branding assets, promotional materials, and visuals. I excel at combining visuals and sound to engage audiences and strengthen brand presence.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Tutor/Mentor at Project: Vision
February 1, 2024 - PresentProvide students with homework help, check work, subject tutoring, and assist with test preparation; provide enrichment activities that improve students’ knowledge and academic skills.
Search Quality Rater at We Localize
November 1, 2022 - PresentEvaluate AI and search engine results based on predefined guidelines to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance; provide feedback to enhance the performance of AI and search algorithms to improve user experience; assess perceived quality and/or appropriateness of content.
Overnight Concierge at Lyft
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Enthusiastically and professionally welcomed residents of multiple luxury apartments; handled, labeled, logged, and distributed packages for hundreds of residents; ensured safety and upheld standards of the buildings.
Airport Curbside Operator at Lyft
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019Using airport data, increased the flow of operations, improving vehicle and passenger capacity; troubleshot passengers experiencing technical issues and effectively communicated results; managed operations to streamline hundreds of passengers and cars per hour.
High School Equivalency Instructor at Family Start Learning Center (West)
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019Researched, compiled, and presented data to aid the launch of a new High School Equivalency Evaluation; evaluated students’ progression through the HSE process, creating reports with detailed metrics; developed new strategies and lesson plans to lead 10+ students to completion of their High School Equivalency Certifications in math, reading & language arts, science, and social studies; used Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Computer Specialist at University of Illinois at Chicago
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018On-site and phone support for troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance; greet students, faculty, and guests, providing exceptional customer service; answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
Search Quality Rater / Data Annotator at We Localize
November 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026Evaluate AI and search engine results based on predefined guidelines to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance. Provide feedback to enhance the performance of AI and search algorithms to improve user experience. Evaluate the perceived quality and/or appropriateness of content.
Overnight Concierge at Mac Properties
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Enthusiastically and professionally welcomed, attended to the needs of hundreds of residents in multiple luxury apartments; handled, labeled, logged, and distributed packages for hundreds of residents; ensured safety and upheld the standards of multiple luxury apartments.
Airport Curbside Operator at Lyft
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Using airport data, increased the flow of operations, thus increasing vehicle and passenger capacity. Troubleshooting passengers experiencing technical issues and effectively communicating the results. Management of operations: efficiently and effectively streamlining hundreds of passengers and cars per hour.
Computer Specialist at University of Illinois at Chicago (AAC)
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018Provided on-site and phone support for troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance. Greeted students, faculty, and guests, providing exceptional customer service. Answered phones in a friendly manner and assisted callers with a variety of questions.
Tutor / Mentor at Project: Vision
February 1, 2024 - PresentProvide students with homework help, check work, subject tutoring, and assist with test preparation; provide enrichment activities that improve students’ knowledge and academic skills.
Search Quality Rater / Data Annotator at Independent / AI Data Labeling
November 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026Evaluate AI and search engine results based on predefined guidelines to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance; provide feedback to enhance the performance of AI and search algorithms; evaluate the perceived quality and/or appropriateness of content.
Airport Curbside Operator at Airport
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Using airport data, increased the flow of operations thus increasing vehicle and passenger capacity; troubleshooting passengers experiencing technical issues and effectively communicating the results; management of operations: effectively and efficiently streamlining hundreds of passengers and cars per hour.
Founder & Creative Director at Fire Plays LLC
January 1, 2021 - PresentFounded and lead a multimedia company; independently managed the visual identity across multiple digital platforms, designing artwork, original music, branding assets, and promotional materials. Created visuals that unify branding and audience engagement.
Tutor / Mentor at Vision
February 1, 2024 - PresentEnhanced student performance by providing homework help, check-ins, subject tutoring, and assistance with test preparation.
Search Quality Rater at WeLocate
November 1, 2022 - PresentEvaluated AI and search engine results to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevancy. Provided feedback to improve the performance of AI and search algorithms.
Overnight Concierge at Mac Properties
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Delivered professional and courteous service by welcoming residents and guests, anticipating needs, and responding promptly for hundreds of residents in multiple luxury apartment buildings.
High School Equivalency Instructor, Tutor at Family Start Learning Center (West)
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019Created individualized lesson plans in Mathematics that supported the success of multiple graduating students quarterly. Researched, compiled, and presented data to aid the launch of a new High School Equivalency evaluation.
Computer Specialist I at University of Illinois at Chicago (ACCC)
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018Provided in-person and remote tech support to students, faculty, and staff, resolving technical issues efficiently.
Education
Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026Qualifications
Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Google Data Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Excel Essentials for Data Analytics
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Google Data Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Excel Essentials for Data Analytics
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026Google Data Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026Excel Essentials for Data Analytics
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026IBM Data Science Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026Google Data Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026Google SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026Excel Essentials for Data Analytics (UC Davis)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare
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