Tara Devlin

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Food Network / Cooking Channel
January 1, 2013 - September 20, 2025
Branding and on-air promotional graphics; coordinated brainstorming teams for major network campaigns; directed shoots with personalities; delivered on-air graphics aligned with brand integrity and corporate goals; contributed to growth in viewership.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Utilize customer service, communications, leadership, and project management to maintain client loyalty and deliver client needs before, during, and after service. Expert in technical equipment and processes, with a focus on building long-lasting business relationships grounded in integrity and accountability. Produce live and pre-recorded broadcast and branding packages, promotional campaigns, online content, social media assets, digital products, and independent film. Manage full-scope motion graphics projects for major broadcast television clients including NBC, A&E, Lifetime, FYI, LMN, History Channel, WEtv, Sundance TV, MSNBC, CBS, IFC, Discovery, VH1, Oxygen, WWE, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Amazon, AT&T/DirecTV, Quibi, Peacock, and the NBA—covering show/promotional packaging and visual effects. Create show graphics and animated packages (e.g., NBC News programs including Meet the Press and NBC Nightly News). Produce on-air graphics and promote award-winning work. Conceptu
Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead full-scope motion graphics projects for major broadcast television clients including live and pre-recorded show packaging, promos, and visual effects. Created social media motion packages and web graphics, collaborated with product/UX teams for streaming platforms, and produced opening titles for independent films.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Food Network / Cooking Channel
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Designed, created, and marketed concepts and services aligned to customer needs. Coordinated artists and resources efficiently to accomplish goals and objectives, and led freelance teams through direction, assignment, and supervision. Contributed to network branding and launch initiatives, supported major promotional campaign brainstorming, directed shoots with well-known personalities, and delivered on-air promotional graphics with precise brand alignment. Key contribution included instrumental role in branding and launch of the Cooking Channel, and participation in campaigns that helped Food Network consistently rank among top cable networks.

Education

Master of Arts in Communications, Design Emphasis at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media Studies at College of Staten Island, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Master of Arts in Communications, Design Emphasis at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media Studies at College of Staten Island, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Master of Arts in Communications (Design emphasis) at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media Studies at College of Staten Island, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Master of Arts in Communications (Design Emphasis) - Summa Cum Laude at New York Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media Studies - Magna Cum Laude at College of Staten Island, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026

Qualifications

Presidential Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Joseph R. Carlton Scholarship for Excellence in Creative Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Awards noted in resume (Emmy nomination, Telly Awards, Promax Awards)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Telly Silver Award (Nightly News: Kids Edition)
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2026
Promax Silver Award (Cupcake Wars Launch Promo)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Promax Gold Award (NYPD Holiday Blues Marathon)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Stunt Telly Award (North Mission Road Show Open)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Telly Award (Deep in the Heart of Texas On-Air Promotion)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
News & Documentary Emmy Awards Nomination (Outstanding Graphic Design: News 2024)
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2026
Two-Time Recipient of Presidential Scholarship (Joseph R. Carlton Scholarship for Excellence in Creative Arts)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education