I'm a graphic designer and Adobe Certified Instructor with 20+ years creating brand identities, digital experiences, and marketing campaigns for clients including CNN, Turner Broadcasting, and AT&T. I am an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, and I love turning ideas into visually compelling experiences. As the owner and Creative Director of Fable Art Designs, I manage full project lifecycles for small-to-medium businesses, delivering brand identity, UX/UI, and web development solutions. My work has driven measurable results—boosting KNURC Publishing's market visibility by 30% and increasing E'Nuff Said Records' online sales by 25%—and I enjoy mentoring students through teaching graphic design and front-end development.…

Maurice Beasley

I'm a graphic designer and Adobe Certified Instructor with 20+ years creating brand identities, digital experiences, and marketing campaigns for clients including CNN, Turner Broadcasting, and AT&T. I am an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, and I love turning ideas into visually compelling experiences. As the owner and Creative Director of Fable Art Designs, I manage full project lifecycles for small-to-medium businesses, delivering brand identity, UX/UI, and web development solutions. My work has driven measurable results—boosting KNURC Publishing's market visibility by 30% and increasing E'Nuff Said Records' online sales by 25%—and I enjoy mentoring students through teaching graphic design and front-end development.…

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I’m a graphic designer and Adobe Certified Instructor with 20+ years creating brand identities, digital experiences, and marketing campaigns for clients including CNN, Turner Broadcasting, and AT&T. I am an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, and I love turning ideas into visually compelling experiences.

As the owner and Creative Director of Fable Art Designs, I manage full project lifecycles for small-to-medium businesses, delivering brand identity, UX/UI, and web development solutions. My work has driven measurable results—boosting KNURC Publishing’s market visibility by 30% and increasing E’Nuff Said Records’ online sales by 25%—and I enjoy mentoring students through teaching graphic design and front-end development.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Instructor at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
December 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Teach graphic design courses focusing on raster imaging and animation techniques for technical college students pursuing careers in digital media and design. Instruct students in Adobe Photoshop and raster-based imaging techniques; teach animation principles and digital motion graphics; develop curriculum and course materials aligned with industry standards; assess student work and provide constructive feedback for skill development; prepare students for entry-level positions in graphic design and digital media.
Adobe Certified Instructor (Contract) at Sterling Ledet & Associates
December 30, 2023 - December 30, 2023
Taught 481 technical training classes in Adobe Creative Suite, web development, and UX/UI design to Fortune 500 corporate professionals. Achieved exceptional student evaluation scores (Knowledge 9.52/10; Preparation 9.24/10; Overall 9.32/10). Delivered training in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash; taught UX/UI Design, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, and WordPress development; earned Adobe Certified Expert credentials in Photoshop and Illustrator (2014-2016); maintained 95%+ client satisfaction over 14 years.
Creative Director & UX/UI Lead at FUTZY International
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Led user experience and interface design for a mobile application serving an international user base. Collaborated with stakeholders and development teams across multiple time zones to create an intuitive, engaging app experience. Designed dynamic UI elements, layouts, and user flows for iOS/Android; created a comprehensive design system to ensure visual consistency across platforms; conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions; facilitated communication between design and development teams.
UX/UI Front-End Engineer at Healthgrades
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Designed and developed user-facing features for a healthcare platform serving millions of users. Updated intuitive user interfaces; built reusable React components and code libraries; optimized applications for speed, scalability, and SEO; mastered CrownPeak CMS; received supervisor commendation for clear explanations of technical systems.
Owner & Creative Director at Fable Art Designs, LLC
June 1, 1996 - October 30, 2025
Independent design consultancy specializing in brand identity, UX/UI design, web development, and digital marketing for small-to-medium businesses. Managed the complete project lifecycle from client consultation through concept development to final delivery. Selected client achievements include KNURC Publishing (30% market visibility increase) and E'Nuff Said Records (25% online sales growth).
Web Developer at First Born Music and Entertainment
March 30, 2013 - March 30, 2013
Developed and maintained websites and digital marketing materials for a music entertainment company and its artists. Built the company’s primary website; created artist websites; designed custom graphics for email campaigns; performed routine site maintenance to ensure updated content and optimal performance.

Education

Associate of Arts at Clark Atlanta University
October 8, 2025 - June 8, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design at Liberty University Online
August 1, 2025 - August 28, 2026
UX/UI Design Certificate at Springboard
January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2021
UX Research & Design Certificate at Tech Talent South
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2019

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Instructor
February 20, 2014 - December 31, 2028
Adobe Certified Instructor
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2019
Adobe Certified Expert - Photoshop CC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Adobe Certified Expert - Illustrator CC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
UX/UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025
UX Research & Design Certificate
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025
CompTIA CTT+ Essentials (Technical Trainer Certification)
January 1, 2007 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Other, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet
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