I graduated Cum Laude with my BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Florida. Over the last eleven years, I have worked as a graphic designer in various industries such as retail, health, publishing, media, travel, and nonprofits. Most recently, I worked as the Designer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, and as a Design Manager for Hilton Grand Vacations. Each of these positions, along with freelance contract work, has given me invaluable experience working with both well-established brands and small startups, and with developing unique campaigns, event branding and marketing strategies. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with my strengths lying in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My experience ranges from print to digital, from HTML to art direction, from corporate to small business. In addition to the knowledge and practice that I have gained from my experience and education, I have exceptional communication and collaboration skills that have helped me work with many different teams with diverse sets of skills.

Shari A. Brown

I graduated Cum Laude with my BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Florida. Over the last eleven years, I have worked as a graphic designer in various industries such as retail, health, publishing, media, travel, and nonprofits. Most recently, I worked as the Designer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, and as a Design Manager for Hilton Grand Vacations. Each of these positions, along with freelance contract work, has given me invaluable experience working with both well-established brands and small startups, and with developing unique campaigns, event branding and marketing strategies. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with my strengths lying in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My experience ranges from print to digital, from HTML to art direction, from corporate to small business. In addition to the knowledge and practice that I have gained from my experience and education, I have exceptional communication and collaboration skills that have helped me work with many different teams with diverse sets of skills.

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I graduated Cum Laude with my BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Florida. Over the last eleven years, I have worked as a graphic designer in various industries such as retail, health, publishing, media, travel, and nonprofits. Most recently, I worked as the Designer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, and as a Design Manager for Hilton Grand Vacations. Each of these positions, along with freelance contract work, has given me invaluable experience working with both well-established brands and small startups, and with developing unique campaigns, event branding and marketing strategies. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with my strengths lying in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My experience ranges from print to digital, from HTML to art direction, from corporate to small business.
In addition to the knowledge and practice that I have gained from my experience and education, I have exceptional communication and collaboration skills that have helped me work with many different teams with diverse sets of skills.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
August 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Design print and digital materials on behalf of over a dozen Clubs and its members; Develop marketing strategies to boost the nonprofit's mission and community awareness; Create branding, collateral and signage for local/national events and donor collaborations; Coordinate with Digital Marketing Director on content creation and campaigns
Freelance Designer at Good Brunch Studios
October 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
A one-woman freelance studio, providing quality design work and creative consulting for clientele across the nation (formerly known as InkQuill Creative LLC). Create and enhance brand development for entrepreneurs, creatives and small businesses across industries, primarily publishing, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment; Design for merchandise and product packaging to enrich clients' sales; Consult on marketing strategies and consumer outreach through various channels; Coordinate with printers and vendors on behalf of clients; Develop website templates for direct B2C sales
Design Manager at Hilton Grand Vacations
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Lead digital media design projects from conception through completion; Create and review e-blasts and landing pages prior to launch; Coordinate with design, copywriting and accounting teams on tasks; Deliver projects to elevate HGV's digital presence and international brand; Manage design team members and review submitted work
Senior Graphic Designer at Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Design B2B/B2C materials to drive sales and connect with key demographics; Coordinate with managers and directors to produce assets for sales and events; Communicate with partners, vendors, and printers to ensure a top quality product; Develop digital assets, including e-blasts, landing pages, and microsites; Interview potential design candidates and train new team members
Graphic Designer at Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Design B2B/B2C materials to drive sales and connect with key demographics; Coordinate with managers and directors to produce assets for sales and events; Communicate with partners, vendors, and printers to ensure a top quality product; Develop digital assets, including e-blasts, landing pages, and microsites; Interview potential design candidates and train new team members
Art Director (Contract) at Hennep Distribution LLC
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Collaborate with CEO and COO to develop marketing strategies; Design packaging labels for the company's retail products; Conceptualize identities and logos for new brands under Hennep Distribution; Direct web developers and marketing specialists to enhance brand digital presence and increase web traffic
Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator at Boca Magazine
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Design and organize advertisements for magazines: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Worth Avenue, the Greater Boca Raton Chamber Annual, and Mizner’s Dream; Art direct photo shoots and design editorial layouts for the publications; Develop branding, marketing, and signage for large-scale events, i.e. Delray Beach’s Savor the Avenue and Boca Raton’s Mixology Boca; Strategize with event and marketing teams to boost audience engagement and encourage event attendance, subscriptions and sales
Junior Graphic Designer at GatorWell Health Promotion Services
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Brainstorm, design and coordinate various marketing campaigns; Strategize project concepts to connect with specific audiences; Develop GatorWell's brand guidelines and design standards

Education

BFA in Graphic Design (Cum Laude) at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality