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Hi! I’m Yohance Starks, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 10 years of experience working in both fast-paced corporate and private environments. I have a strong background in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, and I enjoy turning concept sketches into high-quality digital artwork. My experience spans food services, apparel, education, hospitality, animal services, and recreation sectors.
I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to create compelling visual illustrations that communicate effectively. I’m always excited to take on new challenges and deliver creative solutions that help brands stand out and engage their audiences.
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Language
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Work Experience
Studio Artist at Tracy-Locke
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Produced and executed hundreds of printed materials and digital media ensuring highest quality delivery. Worked in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment serving clients like Pizza Hut, Diageo, FedEx, and Kellogg’s. Designed and produced items for conventions and events including screen printed posters, shirts, zines, and vinyl stickers. Translated style guides and key visuals to various sizes and media while maintaining aesthetic integrity and brand equity.
Marketing Department, Graphic Design Intern at Farmer Brothers Coffee, Northlake, TX
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Designed print and digital signage, labels, sell sheets, slide decks, and other materials to support internal marketing and communication goals. Collaborated with Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources departments to prioritize and manage multiple projects within deadlines. Maintained brand standards for multiple businesses including YMCA, Target, Nordstrom, and Choctaw Casino. Assisted with instituting project and time management tools like Wrike to streamline communications and workflow between departments.
Campus Recreation Marketing, Graphic Design Student Worker at The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020Designed print and digital posters, flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials. Collaborated with over 50 student organizations and Campus Recreation team to develop, optimize, and enforce branding standards. Managed multiple projects simultaneously and provided ongoing project feedback to fellow student workers. Recognized as 2019 Marketing Employee of the Year.
Studio Artist at Tracy-Locke
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Produced and executed hundreds of printed materials and digital media ensuring high quality delivery. Worked in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment serving a diverse clientele including Pizza Hut, Diageo, Fed Ex, and Kellogg’s. Designed and produced various items for conventions and events such as screen-printed posters, shirts, zines, and vinyl stickers. Translated style guides and key visuals across different sizes and media maintaining brand integrity and aesthetics.
Marketing Department, Graphic Design Intern at Farmer Brothers Coffee, Northlake, TX
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Designed print and digital signage, labels, sell sheets, slide decks, and other materials supporting internal marketing and communication goals. Collaborated with marketing, sales, and human resources teams to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Maintained adherence to brand standards for businesses like YMCA, Target, Nordstrom, and Choctaw Casino. Helped implement new project and time management tools such as Wrike to enhance interdepartmental communication and workflow.
Campus Recreation Marketing, Graphic Design Student Worker at The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020Created print and digital posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials. Worked with over 50 student organizations and the campus recreation team to develop and maintain branding standards. Managed and prioritized multiple projects while providing constructive feedback to fellow student workers. Earned recognition as 2019 Marketing Employee of the Year.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020Bachelor of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020Qualifications
2019 Silver Addy Award (Student Category) for Shiner 2018 Annual Report
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Outstanding BA Student Award at University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 20192019 Marketing Employee of the Year
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Recipient of 2019 Silver Addy Award (Student Category) for Shiner 2018 Annual Report
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Outstanding BA Student Award at University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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