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I am a seasoned Sr. Graphic Designer with over 18 years of professional experience, specializing in 508 compliance, graphic design, layout, and content review. I bring a strategic mindset and a creative approach to solving problems, complemented by leadership and management skills. My work ethic is client-focused and driven by results, consistently exceeding expectations by delivering high-quality graphic packages on time and within budget.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to the growth and success of various companies, working extensively in both private and federal government sectors. I have mastered industry-specific tools such as VOLANS and TARGETS, and have led design initiatives for FAA community outreach, marketing materials, and numerous publications, always ensuring visual branding consistency and compliance with accessibility standards.
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Work Experience
Multimedia Specialist at GDIT
September 1, 2020 - PresentResponsible for attending managers meetings and reporting weekly department work status. Convert documents into 508 Compliant format and track all project statuses. Develop creative design solutions and technical art in an Agile environment, managing projects from concept through final production. Lead in visual identity and branding including logos, business cards, stationery, and templates. Design forms, labels, covers, conference materials, brochures, posters, banners, and PowerPoint presentations. Manage printing of oversize documents on the plotter.
Document Production Specialist at MITRE
September 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025Tracked project statuses and developed creative design solutions while managing projects from concept to final production. Formatted documents to government standards and converted documents into 508 Compliant documents. Proofread and edited documents. Designed and coordinated ads, trade show ads, brochures, logos, posters, publications, annual reports, and marketing and proposal materials. Created PowerPoint presentations.
Graphic Design Specialist at Aerotek (DRS)
September 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025Tracked project statuses and developed creative design solutions in an Agile environment. Served as design lead for technical art special projects. Created 508 Infographics including charts, diagrams, photos, and illustrations, and developed SWIM Lane and Wire Chart graphics. Designed ads, trade show materials, covers for binders and proposals, labels, signage, multimedia animations, videos, web graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.
Graphic Design Specialist at Tetra Tech (AJV-14, FAA Contractor)
May 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025Design lead for community outreach for AJV-14, FAA, creating technical art and visual identity/branding. Created high-level 508 graphics using TARGETS, Google Earth, and VOLANS in an Agile environment. Designed publications including newsletters and books. Created 508 briefings and presentations, forms, labels, covers, conference materials, ads, trade show materials, annual reports, and marketing materials. Took photos and performed photo touch-ups. Managed printing of oversize documents.
Senior Graphic Designer at CSSI Inc.
February 1, 2016 - August 16, 2025Managed creative design solutions and technical art in Agile environment from project concept to production. Led visual identity/branding efforts including logos, business cards, stationery, and templates. Created 508 publications, briefings, forms, labels, covers, and conference materials. Designed ads, brochures, trade show materials, and marketing/proposal materials. Created multimedia animations and web interface graphics. Photographed events and retouched photos. Ensured web design consistency with branding and editorial requirements. Printed oversize documents.
Graphic Designer at Times Systems (NextGen, FAA Contractor)
August 1, 2014 - August 16, 2025Designed NextGen printed and web materials following 508 compliances, including the NextGen 2014 Implementation Plan Appendix B, flyers, covers, and posters. Laid out and formatted NextGen papers. Created web sliders and updated website using HTML coding. Designed PowerPoint slides and presentations.
Senior Graphic Designer at Concept Solutions (Joint Planning & Development Office, FAA Contractor)
December 1, 2013 - August 16, 2025Designed JPDO printed materials in compliance with 508 standards, including flyers, covers, and posters. Led visual identity and branding initiatives. Laid out and formatted JPDO papers and created briefings and presentations. Designed forms, labels, covers, and marketing materials such as web banners, newsletters, trade show banners, and brochures. Managed printing of oversize documents and plotter upkeep. Took and retouched event photos. Updated website using HTML coding.
Graphic Designer at Access Intelligence
July 1, 2008 - August 16, 2025Selected, scanned, resized, and color corrected photos for monthly publication. Developed layout and redesign for Rotor & Wing Magazine. Created web banner ads and PDFs for printer and texterity files. Communicated with printer to ensure accuracy and compliance. Placed ads into magazine after pre-flighting.
Graphic Designer at Sister 2 Sister Magazine
December 1, 2006 - August 16, 2025Scanned photos and color corrected images for magazine and website. Created layout designs for interviews and family columns. Completed fly checking final product for print. Checked color proofs.
Senior Graphic Designer at DC Public Schools Office of Parent Affairs
September 1, 2002 - August 16, 2025Created posters, flyers, self-mailers, and surveys for office events. Provided graphics for website and DC Public Schools TV show. Checked color proofs. Took and retouched event photos. Created and designed PowerPoint presentations.
Multimedia Specialist at GDIT, Arlington, VA
September 1, 2020 - PresentResponsible for attending managers' meetings and providing weekly work status updates. Converted documents into 508 Compliant formats while tracking project statuses. Developed creative design solutions and technical artwork in an Agile environment, managing projects from concept to final production. Led visual identity and branding efforts including logos, business cards, stationery, and templates. Designed forms, labels, covers, conference materials, brochures, posters, banners, and PowerPoint presentations. Printed large-format documents using a Plotter.
Document Production Specialist at MITRE, Mclean, VA
September 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025Tracked project statuses and created creative design solutions from concept through final production. Formatted documents to government standards and converted them into 508 Compliant documents. Proofread and edited documents. Designed ads, trade show materials, brochures, logos, posters, publications, annual reports, and marketing/proposal materials. Created PowerPoint presentations.
Graphic Design Specialist at Aerotek (DRS), Washington, DC
September 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025Tracked project statuses and developed creative design solutions while managing projects from concept to production in an Agile environment. Led the design of technical artwork for special projects, created 508 infographics, charts, diagrams, photos, illustrations, schedules, and timelines. Developed SWIM Lane and Wire Chart graphics. Designed ads, trade show materials, brochures, logos, posters, publications, annual reports, proposals, labels, and signage. Created multimedia animations, videos, web interface graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.
Graphic Design Specialist at Tetra Tech (AJV-14, FAA Contractor), Washington, DC
May 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025Lead designer for community outreach graphics and visual identity for the FAA's AJV-14 division. Specialized in high-level 508 compliant graphics using TARGETS, VOLANS, and Google Earth in Agile environments. Designed publications, briefings, labels, conference materials, ads, trade show banners, and signage. Responsible for photography and photo touch-ups. Printed oversize documents using the Plotter.
Senior Graphic Designer at CSSI Inc., Washington, DC
February 1, 2016 - August 16, 2025Tracked projects and developed creative design solutions from concept to final production in an Agile environment. Managed visual identity and branding including logos, business cards, stationery, and templates. Created 508 compliant publications, briefings, forms, labels, covers, and conference materials. Designed multimedia animations, web graphics, and PowerPoint presentations. Photographed events and performed photo touch-ups. Printed large-format documents and ensured cohesive branding for web designs.
Graphic Designer at Times Systems (NextGen, FAA Contractor), Washington, DC
August 1, 2014 - August 16, 2025Designed NextGen material for print and web following 508 compliance, including the NextGen 2014 Implementation Plan Appendix B. Created flyers, covers, posters, and formatted papers. Designed and updated web sliders and websites using HTML coding. Created PowerPoint slides and presentations.
Senior Graphic Designer at Concept Solutions (Joint Planning & Development Office, FAA Contractor), Washington, DC
December 1, 2013 - August 16, 2025Designed JPDO materials for print following 508 compliance including flyers, covers, and posters. Managed branding including logos, business cards, stationery, and templates. Created briefings, presentations, forms, labels, covers, web banners, marketing materials, trade show banners, and identity guides. Photographed events and performed photo touch-ups. Managed printing and upkeep of the Plotter. Updated websites with HTML coding.
Graphic Designer at Access Intelligence, Rockville, MD
July 1, 2008 - August 16, 2025Selected, scanned, resized, and color corrected photos for monthly publication. Developed layout and redesign for Rotor & Wing Magazine (2008). Created web banner ads and PDFs for printers and digital platforms. Coordinated with printers to ensure file accuracy. Placed ads into magazines after pre-flighting.
Graphic Designer at Sister 2 Sister Magazine, Takoma Park, MD
December 1, 2006 - August 16, 2025Scanned photos and handled color corrections for magazine and website. Created layout designs for interviews and family columns. Checked color proofs and final print products.
Senior Graphic Designer at DC Public Schools Office of Parent Affairs, Washington, DC
September 1, 2002 - August 16, 2025Created posters, flyers, self-mailers, surveys, graphics for websites and TV shows. Checked color proofs. Photographed events and performed photo touch-ups. Designed PowerPoint presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
Secret Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Service Award, MITRE
January 1, 2021 - August 16, 2025Innovative Employee of the Year, CSSI Inc.
January 1, 2015 - August 16, 2025SCAD Presidential Award
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Secret Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Service Award, MITRE
January 1, 2021 - August 16, 2025Innovative Employee of the Year, CSSI Inc.
January 1, 2015 - August 16, 2025SCAD Presidential Award
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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