Layne Sharp

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Fortidia US
January 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Design and execute creative concepts across social media, lifecycle marketing, and national campaigns for PostNet, AlphaGraphics, and World Options. Ensure brand consistency and uphold visual identity standards across digital and print platforms. Lead video and photography production initiatives for PostNet and AlphaGraphics, producing high-quality visual assets for marketing and storytelling. Collaborate on large-scale event branding projects reaching audiences of 60,000+ attendees.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Ease. Movement and Rehabilitation
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Created Brand Identity and assets; established clear brand guidelines for future use for Ease.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Ollies Angels Foundation
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Designed logo representing foundation and illustrated a clothing line for launch; collaborated closely to capture the foundation's vision.
Brand Identity Designer at Dinged Corners
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Created brand identity including logo, packaging, and business documents.
Graphic Designer at Division of Access, Opportunity and Success at Mississippi State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created promotional materials including flyers, social media content, booklets, and merchandise; communicated with different clients on specific needs.
Graphic Designer at Division of Access, Opportunity and Success at Mississippi State University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created promotional material for various divisions including flyers, social media content, booklets, and merchandise. Communicated with different clients on specific needs.
Graphic Designer at Mississippi State University, Division of Access, Opportunity & Success
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Designed multi-channel promotional campaigns across print, social media, and branded merchandise to support university initiatives and events. Collaborated with multiple departments to translate strategic goals into cohesive visual communications. Contributed to a 43% year-over-year increase in event attendance and strengthened brand visibility through targeted campaign design. Managed project timelines while delivering high-quality, production-ready assets under deadline.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Selected Clients: Ease Movement & Rehabilitation, Ollies Angels Foundation, Dinged Corners. Developed full brand identity systems including logo, packaging, and brand guidelines. Designed launch-ready assets under tight deadlines for nonprofit and startup clients.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design at Mississippi State University
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design at Mississippi State University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
BFA in Graphic Design at Mississippi State University
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Director of Finance and Vice President, MSU AIGA
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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