Hi, I'm Payton Hood, a digital multimedia artist with a passion for creating compelling visual content. I specialize in graphic design, photography, videography, and digital media production, helping businesses and individuals bring their creative visions to life. With experience managing projects, marketing campaigns, and producing multimedia content, I strive to make every project engaging and impactful. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop brand identities and marketing strategies that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, I'm actively involved in my community and continuously honing my skills to stay current in this ever-evolving creative field.

Payton Hood

Hi, I'm Payton Hood, a digital multimedia artist with a passion for creating compelling visual content. I specialize in graphic design, photography, videography, and digital media production, helping businesses and individuals bring their creative visions to life. With experience managing projects, marketing campaigns, and producing multimedia content, I strive to make every project engaging and impactful. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop brand identities and marketing strategies that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, I'm actively involved in my community and continuously honing my skills to stay current in this ever-evolving creative field.

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Hi, I’m Payton Hood, a digital multimedia artist with a passion for creating compelling visual content. I specialize in graphic design, photography, videography, and digital media production, helping businesses and individuals bring their creative visions to life. With experience managing projects, marketing campaigns, and producing multimedia content, I strive to make every project engaging and impactful.

I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop brand identities and marketing strategies that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, I’m actively involved in my community and continuously honing my skills to stay current in this ever-evolving creative field.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Carolina Life Real Estate & Auctions
March 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Fabricated all digital and print design materials from concept to completion. Managed daily postings and scheduling across social media channels. Developed and managed insight-driven social campaigns to increase client awareness and generate leads. Collaborated on content marketing strategies across social media platforms. Created social graphics, animated GIFs, reels, and video content for engagement and brand awareness. Identified and leveraged social media trends to boost revenue. Developed KPIs and identified opportunities for improvement.
Print Production Designer at Minuteman Press
September 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Handled graphics, light production, and customer service. Fulfilled orders for digital printing, large format printing, signs, and graphic design. Converted paper records into an organized digital filing system. Operated digital print equipment and prepared files for print production, ensuring accuracy in fonts, links, and colors. Assisted with bindery, cutting, folding, and large format production. Managed production of finished products from digital presses.
Production Apprentice at Freedom Church
November 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Assisted in implementing hardware, software, and media production processes. Set up, tore down, and stored audio, video, and lighting equipment. Ran rehearsals with the worship team and produced worship services. Supported stage and production design to enhance services. Edited and split service files for online hosting. Prepared live stream and podcast back ends. Managed social media support and training volunteers in production tools. Emphasized personal spiritual development and support of church mission.
Polling Location Tech / Clerk at SC Election Commission
June 1, 2018 - June 14, 2024
Managed tasks and activities and poll workers at polling places. Opened polling places and arranged voting setups. Verified ballot transfer bag seals. Served as liaison to the elections office and returned materials post-election. Provided technical support for voting systems, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment. Ensured compliance with federal and state laws. Supported poll workers and maintained communication regarding issues or concerns at the polling place.
Personal Creative Business Owner at Payton Hood Creative
January 1, 2019 - June 14, 2024
Provided digital multimedia services including graphic design, digital photography, videography, photo/video editing, lighting/stage design, prop/set creation, mural painting, content creation, marketing and advertising design, brand identity, and more.
Graphic Design Intern at Carolina Sign Company
September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Assisted with graphic design tasks and various signage projects during internship.
Signage/Graphics Project Manager at Carolina Sign Company
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Managed projects from award through closeout including scheduling, billing, P&L, approvals, permits, and production planning. Created estimates, quotes, and invoices. Managed and grew accounts and sales leads. Assisted with graphic design workload and completed signage production. Managed printing queue and liaised with designers, architects, contractors, and clients.
Child Caregiver at Pointe North Ministry
April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
Provided caregiving services for children.
Team Member / Prep Cook at Chick-fil-A
April 1, 2015 - January 31, 2018
Performed team member and prep cook duties, including food preparation and customer service.

Education

Associates in Applied Science at Trident Technical College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Associates of Arts Degree at Trident Technical College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
High School Diploma at St. John’s Christian Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2025
LIFE Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Government