Bringing ideas to life! With over 12 years of graphic design experience, I’ve collaborated with editorial teams on publications, led design teams, created successful marketing campaigns, and expanded brand identities into a cohesive suite of design collateral. Please check out my design portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/.

Mel Dempsey

Bringing ideas to life! With over 12 years of graphic design experience, I’ve collaborated with editorial teams on publications, led design teams, created successful marketing campaigns, and expanded brand identities into a cohesive suite of design collateral. Please check out my design portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/.

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Bringing ideas to life!

With over 12 years of graphic design experience, I’ve collaborated with editorial teams on publications, led design teams, created successful marketing campaigns, and expanded brand identities into a cohesive suite of design collateral. Please check out my design portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup/.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer & Designer at Arts & Artisans LLC
November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Product photography, ecommerce lead management, photo editing, creative writing, marketing pieces.
Creative Director at GC (Gay Chic) Magazine
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Monthly issue creative direction, article layout design, lead photographer, team brainstorming on LGBTQ+ content, campaign development.
Lead Designer at The Mood Factory
February 28, 2014 - September 30, 2017
Product photography, product development, monthly e-blasts, packaging re-design, social media and website manager.
Senior Designer & Manager of Creative Services at American Hospital Association
September 11, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Digital & Graphic Designer until June 2021 | AHA/Health Forum/Center Publication & Media Designer until May 2018 | AHA/Trustee Magazine Freelance Designer in Dec 2025 | AHA Behavioral Health Team Leader of the AHA Design Team, hiring manager for new designers, photo editing, lead brand & logo designer, lead corporate marketing designer, presentations/reports, lead designer for AHA Center for Health Innovation, Brandfolder DAM organizer, flyers/sell sheets, social media, web banners, tradeshow/annual/networking event design, promo video design, website development, work with writers/sales/marketing/advocacy/membership, Marketo e-blasts and campaigns, company-wide template designs, landing page design, large print collateral, product mockups, last designer of AHA’s Trustee magazine
Co-Organizer and Designer at 1973: Pro-Choice Voices Popup Art Exhibit
May 5, 2019 - August 29, 2019
Web design for exhibit microsite, print/digital marketing, application forms, community/charity donation outreach, artist communication and organization, setup/installing exhibit, team management, social media marketing
Mid-level Graphic Designer at Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) / Encore / Thousand Trails
June 1, 2015 - November 24, 2017
Lead print designer, flyers, posters, campaign designs/concepts, brochures, designer of TrailBlazer Magazine, signage, web banners, photo editing, e-blast design, lead community logo designer, investor pieces
Photographer at Rainforest Learning Center & Preschool
September 2, 2013 - November 22, 2013
Lead photographer, photo editing, preschool art staff, annual art show assistance

Education

BFA Graphic Design, minor in Photography at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 20, 2010 - May 31, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Other, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality