Senior designer with 10+ years of experience building brand systems and translating complex ideas into clear, consistent visual design across digital and physical environments. Expert in the full design lifecycle—from initial concept and vendor coordination to final production and large-format installation. Proven track record of managing multi-channel communication initiatives, ensuring Section 508 compliance and delivering visual excellence for audiences of up to 3.4 million. Recognized with four Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) awards and a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Certificate of Appreciation.

Staci Spencer

Senior designer with 10+ years of experience building brand systems and translating complex ideas into clear, consistent visual design across digital and physical environments. Expert in the full design lifecycle—from initial concept and vendor coordination to final production and large-format installation. Proven track record of managing multi-channel communication initiatives, ensuring Section 508 compliance and delivering visual excellence for audiences of up to 3.4 million. Recognized with four Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) awards and a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Certificate of Appreciation.

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Senior designer with 10+ years of experience building brand systems and translating complex ideas into clear, consistent visual design across digital and physical environments. Expert in the full design lifecycle—from initial concept and vendor coordination to final production and large-format installation. Proven track record of managing multi-channel communication initiatives, ensuring Section 508 compliance and delivering visual excellence for audiences of up to 3.4 million. Recognized with four Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) awards and a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Certificate of Appreciation.

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Work Experience

Graphic Artist at Bowhead UIC Government Services
February 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered high-quality brochures, briefings, and analytical visuals by applying advanced design principles and attention to detail, resulting in improved clarity and effectiveness of communications for internal teams and stakeholders. Strengthened design consistency across programs by applying brand and visual standards to all deliverables. Streamlined production by preparing organized, editable design files in Adobe Creative Cloud. Enhanced message effectiveness by advising teams on layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
Senior Graphic Designer at Seneca Holdings LLC
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Advanced internal communications initiatives for the DHA, serving a network of 130,000 professionals and millions of beneficiaries across 700 facilities. Designed custom graphics, social media graphics, decks, and fact sheets as one of two designers on a 3-person communications team. Applied Section 508 standards to ensure all digital materials meet federal guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Axiologic Solutions, Inc.
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Generated 20+ daily graphics in Photoshop to enhance online visibility for the Intelligence Community, serving an audience of 3.4 million across 18 agencies. Developed posters, covers, and social media graphics for specialized campaigns/series related to high-priority news and events as part of the Media and Production Branch. Used targeted design strategies to meet specialized communication needs, ensuring clear delivery of critical intelligence services.
Visual Information Specialist at Chitra Production, Inc.
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed and produced 3 annual reports, accessible infographics, and marketing visuals (8.5 x 14 and 11 x 17) that strengthened communication initiatives for a 1,000-employee organization. Collaborated as one of 4 designers to generate custom data visualizations ensuring 508 compliance. Designed branded templates and marketing materials to create a more cohesive and modern visual identity across communications.
Graphic Designer at Neuma Consulting, Inc.
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Researched imagery in Shutterstock and Reuters to generate 20+ daily graphics in Photoshop to enhance online visibility for the Intelligence Community, serving an audience of 3.4 million across 18 agencies. Designed posters, covers, and social media graphics for specialized campaigns/series in the Media and Production Branch. Used targeted design strategies to meet specialized communication needs, ensuring clear delivery of critical intelligence services.
Senior Graphic Designer at Broadleaf, Inc.
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Generated 20+ custom graphics monthly to support consistent social media engagement and organizational communication initiatives for the Department of Navy. Produced an animated title sequence in After Effects featured at company-wide all-hands meetings, enhancing visual branding and professional alignment for the communications team of 3. Justified and managed the purchase of a $5,000 large-format printer to enhance in-house production capabilities. Designed and produced large-scale environmental graphics including murals, wall systems, and branded spatial elements, managing the full concept-to-installation workflow. Organized and installed signage and wayfinding materials at Fort Belvoir, VA; packaged files into templates distributed to military bases across the North Central Region (NCR) for localized signage production. Coordinated vendor bidding, fabrication, and installation schedules to ensure build-ready accuracy for multi-site government environments.
Graphic Designer at The Ravens Group, Inc.
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Led design tasks for a 40,000-employee organization. Modernized the program’s brand identity, managed a $15k- $20k budget for environmental graphics, signage, and branding materials. Coordinated with the communications team to develop social media campaigns, graphics, and schedules. Updated and produced large-format environmental graphics including murals and wall systems. Managed procurement of signage and wayfinding materials, overseeing vendor coordination for multi-site deployments. Remotely supported DoD communications efforts at Fort Belvoir and other sites.
Graphic Designer at Various Contractors, U.S. Department of State
February 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Designed and coordinated a $25,000 centennial exhibit system for the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), featuring 20' x 8' exhibit structures and 20' x 16' double-sided fabric banners displayed at U.S. State Dept HQ and traveling exhibits. Managed production and global distribution of 2 annual reports, 2 calendars, and various fact sheets with a $20,000 budget, coordinating with in-house and local print vendors for 220 worldwide posts. Partnered with writers to develop graphics for social media campaigns, events, and engagements. Led the redesign of a critical white paper under tight deadlines using InDesign, transforming it from a Word document to a professional bound report that secured approval for a new DSS training center. Managed translation of outreach brochures into 12 languages, coordinating international delivery for embassies. Oversaw the acquisition of a $10,000 large-format printer to streamline internal production. Served as 1 of 3 designers for a 40,000-employee office.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Art and Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment