I'm Teresa Crippen, a senior creative designer with 15+ years of experience shaping high-level visual storytelling and brand strategy across digital, print, and environmental graphics. I translate complex information—technical, financial, and policy-based—into elegant, audience-specific marketing materials, and I often serve as the primary creative force driving assignments from discovery through delivery. I excel at collaborating with marketing strategists and sales teams, articulating design thinking to brokers and C-suite stakeholders, and delivering cohesive visual systems across presentations, brochures, exhibits, and campaigns. My keen eye for detail, strong project management, and ability to balance speed with excellence help clients achieve strategic goals in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Teresa Crippen

I'm Teresa Crippen, a senior creative designer with 15+ years of experience shaping high-level visual storytelling and brand strategy across digital, print, and environmental graphics. I translate complex information—technical, financial, and policy-based—into elegant, audience-specific marketing materials, and I often serve as the primary creative force driving assignments from discovery through delivery. I excel at collaborating with marketing strategists and sales teams, articulating design thinking to brokers and C-suite stakeholders, and delivering cohesive visual systems across presentations, brochures, exhibits, and campaigns. My keen eye for detail, strong project management, and ability to balance speed with excellence help clients achieve strategic goals in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

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I’m Teresa Crippen, a senior creative designer with 15+ years of experience shaping high-level visual storytelling and brand strategy across digital, print, and environmental graphics. I translate complex information—technical, financial, and policy-based—into elegant, audience-specific marketing materials, and I often serve as the primary creative force driving assignments from discovery through delivery.

I excel at collaborating with marketing strategists and sales teams, articulating design thinking to brokers and C-suite stakeholders, and delivering cohesive visual systems across presentations, brochures, exhibits, and campaigns. My keen eye for detail, strong project management, and ability to balance speed with excellence help clients achieve strategic goals in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

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Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer/ Business Development Specialist (Lead Technologist) at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designed resources for the Opportunity Lifecycle Management (OLM) Initiative with 75+ essential job aids and promotional micro-videos; collaborated with instructional designers to design eLearning modules; created infographics, job aids, and reference materials for internal initiatives and external clients; designed the blended learning program and branding for the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Connect to Care toolkit, including eLearning modules, infographics, job aids, and PowerPoint decks; developed executive leadership charts and presentation files for Market Leader Capture Reviews, Growth Summits, HR upskilling, and technical groups; delivered clear, accessible visuals as an Agile team member.
Marketing Lead/Sr Executive Admin at APOGEE ENGINEERING
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Designed several complex graphic visuals for Next Generation Sensors; coordinated with AFLCMC Public Affairs to create awareness through articles, podcasts, video releases and social media posts; developed a one-year marketing plan for AFLCMC/WIN ISR Sensors Division within the United States Air Force Materiel Command.
Sr Graphic Designer/Trade Show Manager/Marketing Communications at GATESAIR
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Defined corporate branding with a new style guide; redesigned the entire suite of marketing materials to the new brand within six months; developed multimedia campaigns (social media ads, video ads, photo content) achieving a 4% interaction click-rate in 2020; drove a 50% increase in event attendance using Marketo, HubSpot, and Pardot for target pre/during/post-event communications; supported 200+ channel partners with sales tools, marketing content, and bi-monthly newsletters; managed global trade show logistics (2 large, 15 mid-size, 20+ small shows) and budgets (dept. budgets >$490k for events/tradeshows and ~$500k for other marketing efforts); oversaw two largest annual tradeshow construction builds, saving over $20k per show.
Sr Graphics Designer, Creative Services Manager at SRA International
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Led graphics and creative services for government and contractor programs; produced graphics, publication designs, and communications materials; managed multi-disciplinary teams and ensured high-quality, timely delivery of creative projects.
Sr Graphics Designer, Publication Specialist IV at Computer Sciences Corporation
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Produced publication graphics for large federal programs; developed layouts, proofs, and print-ready artwork for publications and documents.
Graphics Designer at Red’s Printing
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Created print graphics for diverse clients; designed logos, posters, brochures, and marketing collateral.
Graphic Designer/Business Development Specialist at Booz Allen Hamilton (Air Force Market)
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Design lead responsible for creating sophisticated graphic design artwork and visual systems to support high-stakes business development initiatives, directly translating complex technical data into client-facing presentations and reports. Executive presentation design and asset standardization for the Opportunity Lifecycle Management initiative; collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure design solutions aligned with strategic goals and deadlines.
Sr Graphic Designer/Marketing Communications Strategist at GATESAIR (Broadcasting Technology)
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Primary designer and strategist responsible for global brand identity creation and iteration across multiple marketing channels. Led the post-brand initiative, designing and enforcing a corporate style guide and redesigning brochures, digital ads, and direct mail within six months. Managed print production and vendor relationships for large-scale global tradeshows, forecasting annual budgets over $490K; developed multimedia campaigns driving increased event attendance.
Sr Graphics Designer / Creative Services Manager at SRA International / Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Executed high-volume graphics and publication projects, focusing on complex technical documentation and proposal materials while adhering to brand and regulatory standards.

Education

BA Graphic Design at Morningside University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
BA Graphic Design at Morningside College
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Qualifications

Shipley Business Development Bootcamp
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM)
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
RYT200, Registered Yoga Teacher
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM)
January 1, 2018 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Telecommunications