Hi, I’m Collin D. L. Wilson, a graphic designer and veteran with a solid foundation in classical art, design, and continuous improvement. I excel at balancing multiple projects while keeping a sharp focus on delivering customer-brand growth and maintaining standards and regulations. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives on turning ideas into visually compelling results. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, DSLR workflows, project management, and problem-solving. I have a track record of translating corporate vision into tangible deliverables by empowering people, refining processes, and leveraging technology. I enjoy teamwork but can also work independently to drive high-quality outcomes.

Collin D. L. Wilson

Hi, I’m Collin D. L. Wilson, a graphic designer and veteran with a solid foundation in classical art, design, and continuous improvement. I excel at balancing multiple projects while keeping a sharp focus on delivering customer-brand growth and maintaining standards and regulations. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives on turning ideas into visually compelling results. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, DSLR workflows, project management, and problem-solving. I have a track record of translating corporate vision into tangible deliverables by empowering people, refining processes, and leveraging technology. I enjoy teamwork but can also work independently to drive high-quality outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Collin D. L. Wilson, a graphic designer and veteran with a solid foundation in classical art, design, and continuous improvement. I excel at balancing multiple projects while keeping a sharp focus on delivering customer-brand growth and maintaining standards and regulations. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives on turning ideas into visually compelling results.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, DSLR workflows, project management, and problem-solving. I have a track record of translating corporate vision into tangible deliverables by empowering people, refining processes, and leveraging technology. I enjoy teamwork but can also work independently to drive high-quality outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Brand & Social Media Designer at Self-Employed
October 1, 2023 - Present
Served as an internal consultant by analyzing the organization's current social media needs and recommending solutions. Prepared final layouts and coordinated with vendors/printers to ensure high-quality production. Used Adobe Creative Cloud to create high-impact visual content. Managed the organization’s social media accounts to maintain and raise brand awareness. Created engaging posts for all social media accounts. Tracked analytics to identify successful posts.
Graphic Design Intern (Internship) at King Aerospace
May 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed and created graphics to meet specific commercial and promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos utilizing a variety of media to achieve artistic and decorative effects. Provided key information into computer equipment to create layouts for clients and supervisors for review. Assisted in the final review layouts and suggested improvements as needed. Assigned to determine the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and selected style and size of type. Developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites to clients’ specifications. Used DSLR camera to create slides for branding and aerospace.
Aviation Electronics Technician III (Contractor) at Field Aerospace
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Installed, inspected, tested, adjusted, and repaired avionic equipment on aircraft systems. Led an avionics team performing removal/replacement of avionics systems, fabricated wire bundles, and terminated wire contacts while conducting aircraft testing. Responsible for inventory of multimillion-dollar projects. Operated computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications. Collaborated with engineers to maintain project awareness and remain on time.
Aviation Electronics Technician II (Contractor) at FlightStar
September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Installed, inspected, tested, adjusted, and repaired avionics equipment such as radar, radio, navigation, and other controls on aircraft. Performed removals, fabricated wire bundles, terminated wire contacts, and aircraft testing. Presented continuous improvement plans to decrease waste in inventory. Performed continuity checks and tested wiring. Troubleshot and repaired ASD B and GPS modifications on CRJ 700 and 900. Used organizational and Continuous Improvement tools to keep the department on track of goals and outcomes.
Aviation Electronics Technician I at United States Department of the Navy
May 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Installed, inspected, tested, adjusted, and repaired avionics equipment such as radar, radio, navigation, and other control systems on aircraft. Aircraft troubleshooting and repair on P-3, P-8, F-35 models. Specialized in COM-Sec, maintaining inventory of classified items with 100% effectiveness. Created a tracking system that improved functionality to 98% and improved on-deck time. Worked with contractors to complete high-priority projects in record time. Proposed operating procedures to higher-ups, creating the first in-house COM-Sec department in the U.S. Navy.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media at Florida State College at Jacksonville
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media (In-progress) at Florida State College at Jacksonville
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design at Florida State College at Jacksonville
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at United States Department of the Navy
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Qualifications

Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government