I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with extensive experience supporting Department of Defense programs. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, technical documentation, photography, and motion graphics, and I strive to deliver clear, accurate, high-impact visual content. I hold an Active Secret Clearance and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into accessible visuals. My strengths include attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication. I excel in branding, layouts, 2D/3D illustration, image editing, and large-format print production, and I am comfortable creating marketing materials, manuals, and technical illustrations for diverse programs. I am continually expanding my toolkit with new software and workflows to support DoD and civil projects alike.

Lisa Mattson

I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with extensive experience supporting Department of Defense programs. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, technical documentation, photography, and motion graphics, and I strive to deliver clear, accurate, high-impact visual content. I hold an Active Secret Clearance and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into accessible visuals. My strengths include attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication. I excel in branding, layouts, 2D/3D illustration, image editing, and large-format print production, and I am comfortable creating marketing materials, manuals, and technical illustrations for diverse programs. I am continually expanding my toolkit with new software and workflows to support DoD and civil projects alike.

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I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with extensive experience supporting Department of Defense programs. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, technical documentation, photography, and motion graphics, and I strive to deliver clear, accurate, high-impact visual content. I hold an Active Secret Clearance and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into accessible visuals.

My strengths include attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication. I excel in branding, layouts, 2D/3D illustration, image editing, and large-format print production, and I am comfortable creating marketing materials, manuals, and technical illustrations for diverse programs. I am continually expanding my toolkit with new software and workflows to support DoD and civil projects alike.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Specialist at DCS Corporation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed marketing materials, manuals, logos, banners, and posters; developed technical illustrations and 2D/3D visuals; supported DoD programs and large-format print production.
Graphic Design Specialist at FEDITC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created branding and marketing collateral, manuals, and visual content; contributed to technical illustration and presentation materials for government programs.
Graphic Design Specialist at The Print Shop
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Produced print-ready marketing materials, posters, banners, and other collateral; supported print production workflows and finishing.
Technical Illustrator III at XMCO & DSS
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Developed technical illustrations for DoD programs; created 2D/3D graphics and maintained documentation for maintenance manuals.
Technical Illustrator III at Engineering Service Professionals
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Produced RPSTLs and maintenance-related illustrations; supported technical documentation and graphics production.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Associate Degree in Advertising at St. Clair County Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment