I am a dedicated graphic designer with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Philadelphia, awarded with Outstanding Achievement. I have over 14 years of experience in freelance design work, collaborating with a diverse range of clients in retail, hospitality, and beverage industries. My expertise includes package design, logo creation, advertising, social media, and event planning. My skills extend across various Adobe Creative Suite software and Microsoft Office, allowing me to deliver comprehensive visual solutions. Throughout my career, I have worked with well-known companies such as Beam Suntory, Hilton, and Bacardi, as well as local businesses and public organizations. My foundation in fine arts and extensive awards reflect my commitment to quality and creative excellence. I am a member of AIGA and actively contribute as a mentor and committee chair, sharing my passion for design and community engagement.

Stephanie Dodson

I am a dedicated graphic designer with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Philadelphia, awarded with Outstanding Achievement. I have over 14 years of experience in freelance design work, collaborating with a diverse range of clients in retail, hospitality, and beverage industries. My expertise includes package design, logo creation, advertising, social media, and event planning. My skills extend across various Adobe Creative Suite software and Microsoft Office, allowing me to deliver comprehensive visual solutions. Throughout my career, I have worked with well-known companies such as Beam Suntory, Hilton, and Bacardi, as well as local businesses and public organizations. My foundation in fine arts and extensive awards reflect my commitment to quality and creative excellence. I am a member of AIGA and actively contribute as a mentor and committee chair, sharing my passion for design and community engagement.

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I am a dedicated graphic designer with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Philadelphia, awarded with Outstanding Achievement. I have over 14 years of experience in freelance design work, collaborating with a diverse range of clients in retail, hospitality, and beverage industries. My expertise includes package design, logo creation, advertising, social media, and event planning. My skills extend across various Adobe Creative Suite software and Microsoft Office, allowing me to deliver comprehensive visual solutions.

Throughout my career, I have worked with well-known companies such as Beam Suntory, Hilton, and Bacardi, as well as local businesses and public organizations. My foundation in fine arts and extensive awards reflect my commitment to quality and creative excellence. I am a member of AIGA and actively contribute as a mentor and committee chair, sharing my passion for design and community engagement.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provide freelance design services encompassing package design, branding, marketing materials, logo design, layout design, and event planning. Work with a diverse portfolio of clients including beverage companies, hospitality groups, retail stores, public institutions, and musicians. Deliver creative solutions such as corporate identity, social media design, digital photography, art direction, and production artwork. Successfully collaborate with clients such as Beam Suntory, Hilton Hotels, Bacardi, and many others to enhance their brand visuals and event presentation.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing freelance design services for a broad range of clients including beverage companies, hospitality businesses, retail stores, artists, and event planning organizations. Services include package design, branding and identity, layout design, marketing and advertising materials, social media content, and event planning support. Clients include Beam Suntory, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, William Grant & Sons USA, Sazerac Distillery, and others. Additionally responsible for retail window display design and installation, event planning, and corporate event design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing freelance graphic design services including package design, logo design, layout, corporate identity, marketing and advertising materials, social media content, and digital photography with event planning focus. Collaborated with major beverage companies such as Beam Suntory, William Grant & Sons USA, Sazerac Distillery, Bacardi and Cincoro Tequila. Also worked with hospitality brands like Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Hotel West & Main, and other retail and local businesses primarily in Philadelphia and Ocean City, NJ. Responsibilities include concept development, client communication, design execution, and event planning assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Foundation Studies, BFA Program at University of the Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Liberal Arts & Fine Arts, BS Program at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
High School / College Prep, Visual Arts Major at Germantown Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Foundation Studies, BFA Program at University of the Arts - Philadelphia, Pa.
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Liberal Arts & Fine Arts, BS Program at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
High School / College Prep, Visual Arts Major at Germantown Academy - Fort Washington
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Foundation Studies, BFA Program at University of the Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Liberal Arts & Fine Arts, BS Program at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
High School / College Prep, Visual Arts Major at Germantown Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025

Qualifications

Outstanding Achievement Award
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025
Artist's Scholarship
January 1, 1999 - August 22, 2025
Artist Commendation Award
January 1, 1994 - August 22, 2025
Dean's List Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
4.0 GPA Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Academic Recognition Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Outstanding Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Artist’s Scholarship
January 1, 1999 - August 22, 2025
Artist Commendation Award
January 1, 1994 - August 22, 2025
Best of Quarter Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Honorable Mention Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Dean’s List Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
4.0 GPA Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Academic Recognition Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Outstanding Achievement Award
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025
Artist’s Scholarship
January 1, 1999 - August 22, 2025
Artist Commendation Award
January 1, 1994 - August 22, 2025
Best of Quarter Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Honorable Mention Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Dean’s List Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
4.0 GPA Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Academic Recognition Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025

Industry Experience

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