I'm Mandy Belchatovski-Krauson, a multimedia designer and creative director with over a decade of experience crafting branding, motion graphics, and eLearning content for government, defense, and corporate clients. I thrive on turning complex concepts into visually engaging narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that resonates across TV, streaming, and live events. With a passion for storytelling and a collaborative mindset, I excel at building cohesive brand identities, delivering on-brand visuals, and managing projects from concept to delivery—all while maintaining schedule and quality.…

MANDY BELCHATOVSKI - KRAUSON

I'm Mandy Belchatovski-Krauson, a multimedia designer and creative director with over a decade of experience crafting branding, motion graphics, and eLearning content for government, defense, and corporate clients. I thrive on turning complex concepts into visually engaging narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that resonates across TV, streaming, and live events. With a passion for storytelling and a collaborative mindset, I excel at building cohesive brand identities, delivering on-brand visuals, and managing projects from concept to delivery—all while maintaining schedule and quality.…

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I’m Mandy Belchatovski-Krauson, a multimedia designer and creative director with over a decade of experience crafting branding, motion graphics, and eLearning content for government, defense, and corporate clients. I thrive on turning complex concepts into visually engaging narratives, leading creative teams, and producing content that resonates across TV, streaming, and live events.

With a passion for storytelling and a collaborative mindset, I excel at building cohesive brand identities, delivering on-brand visuals, and managing projects from concept to delivery—all while maintaining schedule and quality.

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English
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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum (formerly Jacobs)
March 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and SMEs to develop QuickByte videos (writing, production, and post-production). Designed and built interactive eLearning courses using Lectora and Articulate Storyline. Created graphics and animations for complex technical concepts and maintained deliverables including style guides, storyboards, animations, infographics, presentations, and printed marketing materials. Led creative team members, providing direction and feedback to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum (formally Jacobs)
March 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop QuickByte videos, including writing, production and post-production (editing, animation, music selection). Designed and created interactive eLearning courses from start to finish using Lectora and Articulate Storyline. Created graphics and animations of complex technical concepts; maintained deliverables including style guides, storyboards, animations, infographics, presentations, and printed marketing materials while ensuring brand identity. Led creative team members, provided direction and constructive feedback to improve quality while meeting deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum (formerly Jacobs)
March 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop creative QuickByte videos, including writing, production, and post-production (editing, animation, music selection) for the Academy and online. Designed and created interactive eLearning courses from start to finish using the authoring tools Lectora and Articulate Storyline. Worked with ISDs and SMEs to develop graphics and animations of complex technical concepts. Developed and maintained deliverables, including style guides, storyboards, animations, infographics, presentations, and printed marketing materials, while ensuring brand identity. Led creative team members, provided direction and feedback to improve quality while meeting schedules and deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum (formally Jacobs)
March 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and SMEs to develop QuickByte videos, including writing, production, and post-production; designed and developed interactive eLearning courses using Lectora and Articulate Storyline; created graphics and animations for complex technical concepts; maintained deliverables including style guides, storyboards, animations, infographics, presentations, and printed marketing materials; provided creative direction and managed schedules.
Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum (formerly Jacobs)
March 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop QuickByte videos, including writing, production, and post-production (editing, animation, music selection); Designed and created interactive eLearning courses using Lectora and Articulate Storyline; Developed graphics and animations for complex technical concepts; Created deliverables including style guides, storyboards, animations, infographics, presentations, and printed marketing materials; Led creative team members and provided direction to meet deadlines while maintaining brand identity.
Freelance Creative Director at Team Cooper Ent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led unscripted and documentary development, designing all graphics for a cruise ship travel show, as well as network pitch decks and sizzle reels to bring high-profile concepts to life. Directed live event branding and digital assets for two jazz fundraising events supporting California wildfire relief. Produced multimedia content, including motion graphics, branding elements, and visuals for television, streaming, and corporate presentations.
Freelance Creative Director at Team Cooper Ent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Designed all graphics for a cruise ship travel show, along with multiple network pitch decks and sizzle reels that brought high-profile concepts to life. Built event branding, digital assets, and promotional materials for two large-scale jazz fundraising events supporting California wildfire relief. Produced dynamic motion graphics, branding elements, and engaging visuals for television, streaming, and corporate presentations. Passionate about motion design, storytelling, and branding, I bring creative visions to life through visually compelling content.
Freelance Creative Director at Team Cooper Ent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led unscripted and documentary development by crafting all graphics for a cruise ship travel show, and created network pitch decks and sizzle reels to realize high-profile concepts. Directed live event branding, digital assets, and promotional materials for two large-scale jazz fundraising events supporting California wildfire relief. Produced multimedia content, including motion graphics, branding elements, and visuals for television, streaming, and corporate presentations. Passionate about motion design, storytelling, and branding, dedicated to turning creative visions into compelling, on-brand content.
Freelance Creative Director at Team Cooper Ent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Unscripted & documentary development; designed travel show graphics and network pitch decks and sizzle reels; led live event branding and fundraising campaigns; created multimedia content and branding for television, streaming, and corporate presentations.
Freelance Creative Director at Team Cooper Ent
August 1, 2023 - Present
Unscripted & Documentary Development: designed all graphics for a cruise ship travel show, along with network pitch decks and sizzle reels; Live Event & Fundraising Campaigns: created event branding, digital assets, and promotional materials for two jazz fundraising events supporting California wildfire relief; Multimedia Content Creation: developed motion graphics, branding elements, and visuals for television, streaming, and corporate presentations.
Multimedia Designer at Textron Systems
November 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Designed and implemented branding for online and in-residence training courses; developed animated graphic elements for eLearning videos.
Multimedia Designer at Textron Systems
November 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Designed and implemented all creative branding for online and in-residence training courses. Created animated graphic elements for videos for eLearning online and in-residence courses. Developed animations and presentational videos for all unmanned aircraft including Aerosonde. Designed print-based graphic materials.
Multimedia Designer at Textron Systems
November 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Designed and implemented all creative branding for online and in-residence training courses. Designed and developed all animated graphic elements for videos for eLearning online and in-residence courses.
Multimedia Designer at Textron Systems
November 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Designed branding for online and in-residence training courses; developed animated graphic elements for eLearning videos.
Multimedia Designer at Textron Systems
November 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Designed and implemented branding for online and in-residence training courses; Designed and developed animated graphic elements for videos for eLearning.
Multimedia Specialist at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with ISDs and SMEs to develop graphics and animations of complex technical concepts for in-residence eLearning courses and videos; produced highly complex, diverse animations to simplify information.
Multimedia Specialist at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with ISDs and SMEs to develop accurate graphics and animations of complex technical concepts for in-residence eLearning courses. Developed highly complex, diverse, and specialized animations to simplify concentrated information for training.
Multimedia Specialist at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Collaborating with ISDs and SMEs to develop accurate graphics and animations of complex technical concepts for in-residence eLearning courses and videos. Developing highly complex, diverse, and specialized animations to simplify concentrated information.
Multimedia Designer at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
As part of the team, developed graphics and animations for in-residence eLearning courses; collaborated with ISDs and SMEs to simplify complex concepts through visuals.
Multimedia Specialist at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated with ISDs and SMEs to develop graphics and animations for in-residence eLearning courses; created highly complex animations to simplify technical concepts.
Multimedia Specialist at General Dynamics Information Technology
April 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Collaborating with ISDs and SMEs to develop graphics and animations for in-residence eLearning courses and videos; Creating highly complex animations to simplify technical information.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Ventana Productions
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Led meetings with government officials at the U.S. Courts Public Affairs Office and conceptualized all graphic needs required by clients. Designed and implemented creative print, 2D/3D animated videos, web seminars, and LIVE events; produced all graphic elements for LIVE events on location and for large seminars.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Ventana Productions
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Led design efforts for government and court projects, conceptualized and produced 2D/3D animated videos, graphic elements for web seminars, and live-event visuals. Created all graphic elements for large seminars and on-location events.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Ventana Productions
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Led graphic design and animation for government and client projects; created 2D/3D animated videos, print, web seminars, and LIVE events. Collaborated with government officials at the U.S. Courts and conceptualized all graphic needs for clients. Designed and implemented all creative print, 2D/3D animated video productions, and graphic elements for web seminars and on-location LIVE events.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Ventana Productions
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Led meetings with government officials at the U.S. Courts Public Affairs Office; conceptualized and produced all graphic needs for clients; designed and implemented print and 2D/3D animated video productions for web seminars and LIVE events.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Ventana Productions
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Led graphic development for U.S. Courts Public Affairs Office projects; participated in meetings with government officials to conceptualize and deliver graphic needs for print, 2D/3D animated videos, web seminars and LIVE events; produced graphics for large seminars.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Towne Group, INC
September 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Developed animated graphics, lower thirds, pop-up animations, and web banners for The Pentagon Channel and AFRTS. Designed print posters; produced and animated graphic elements for long-format television shows; created 2D/3D promotional animations for series on The Pentagon Channel.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Towne Group, INC
September 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Awarded the Pentagon Channel contract; developed and designed graphic elements including animated videos, lower thirds, pop-up animations, and web banners for news broadcasts. Designed print posters, produced and animated graphic video elements for long-format television shows, and created 2D/3D promotional animation videos for Pentagon Channel and AFRTS.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Towne Group, INC
September 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Developed graphic elements including animated videos, lower thirds, pop-up animations, and web banners for The Pentagon Channel and AFRTS broadcasts. Designed and implemented print posters for various topics and shows. Researched, produced, and animated graphic elements for long-format television shows; conceptualized 2D/3D promotional animations for series on The Pentagon Channel.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Towne Group, INC
September 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Developed animated graphics, lower thirds, pop-up animations, and web banners for The Pentagon Channel and AFRTS; designed print posters; produced graphic elements for long-format television shows and promotional videos.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Towne Group, INC
September 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Contract work for The Pentagon Channel and AFRTS: designed animated graphics, lower thirds, pop-up animations, and web banners; produced print posters; created 2D/3D promotional animations for series; contributed to news broadcasts and special topics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Imaging and Digital Art at University of Maryland Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Qualifications

Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award Winning Video - Run, Hide, Fight
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Spot Bonus Award - JACOBS
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Spot Bonus Award - JACOBS
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Active Secret Security Clearance
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Active Secret Security Clearance
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Active Secret Security Clearance
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level