OBJECTIVE

Seeking to secure a long-term, full-time position with a well-established company that values employee development and fosters a stable, supportive work environment where employees can grow their skills, expand their responsibilities, and build a fulfilling, long-lasting career, with a clear path for progression and internal promotion.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Sandra is a versatile and skilled graphic designer who has worked in several capacities within the field. She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint. Sandra is able to simplify complex information into digestible visual formats to craft compelling narratives that support strategic goals. As a seasoned graphic designer, Sandra has a keen eye for detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. She has a well-established track record of understanding branding and consistently delivers creative, visually compelling work that captures attention and aligns with the project’s objectives.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

  • Graphic Design, Branding, Layout Design & Concept Development
  • Presentation Decks & Template Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, MS Word)
  • Figma
  • Familiar with Canva, WordPress and basic HTML

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton/Frisco, TX | Graduated May 2022
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.), Marketing Concentration

Collin College, McKinney, TX | 2013 – 2020
Core Curriculum Completed
Transferred to complete bachelor’s degree

The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Associate in Visual Communications
Graduated December 1995

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Presentation Designer
Knight Agency (Remote Position)
05/2022 – 01/2025

Led the design and layout development of PowerPoint templates and business communication decks for both the agency and its clients, in collaboration with the Creative or Art Director. Collaborated with internal stakeholders throughout the revision process to ensure high-quality brand standards were met. Additionally, collaborated with various design initiatives for print media.

Notable Contributions:
• Developed a robust PowerPoint best practices manual with instructional resources for agency personnel.
• Shared technical expertise with colleagues, providing support where my knowledge was advanced; and introduced the implementation of a collaborative plug-in, improving workflow efficiency for multi-page collateral.

*Employment role concluded due to business and organizational changes.

Carrer Break
Collin College + University of North Texas (Denton & Frisco, TX)
08/2020 – 05/2022

Maximized opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic and became a full-time student. Earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a concentration in marketing. Graduated May 2022.

Senior Graphic Designer
Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX)
07/2018 – 10/2020

Provided senior-level design from concept to completion and facilitated the development of layout production for B2B marketing collateral. This included digital campaigns, corporate communications collateral, PowerPoint presentations and event collateral.

Graphic Designer
Creative Staffing Firms (Dallas, TX)
04/2004 – 06/2018

Provided a broad spectrum of senior-level graphic design, branding, pre-media, and creative project management services to Dallas area clients including Fortune 500 companies, communications firms, and ad agencies.

Graphic Designer
Implico Communications (Now ICI Creative Solutions • Dallas, TX – Remote Freelance)
07/2014 – 10/2017

Provided senior-level design and layout production of health benefits collateral for mid-sized and Fortune 500 clients as an annual contractor, serving both branded and non-branded clients. Produced single and multi-version guides, HSA/FSA booklets, newsletters, flyers, posters, postcards, custom icons and web/email graphics.

Graphic Designer
HP/Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Plano, TX – Staffing Firm Contract)
02/2015 – 10/2016

Provided senior-level design services and facilitated the development of layout production for internal and external visual communication collateral needs of HP and HPE’s U.S. Public Sector Marketing Department. Designed all corporate communication projects within established brand standard specifications. This included fact sheets, white papers, brochures, invitations, postcards, event signage banners, static web banner ads, and PowerPoint presentations.

Graphic Designer
Athas Health (Dallas, TX) – Staffing Firm Contract)
08/2012 – 12/2014

Provided design direction and facilitated the development of layout production for the marketing department, focusing on B2C communications collateral for two managing brands. This included multi-page brochures, direct mail postcards, informational sheets, static web banner ads and website graphics.

Graphic Designer
Lockton Dunning (Dallas, TX – Staffing Firm Contract)
08/2011 – 10/2012

Provided graphic design support and facilitated the development of layout production for the seasonal workflow of multi-page employee benefits booklets, employing data merge. Additionally, delivered design support for other open enrollment collateral for mid-sized and Fortune 500 clients. This included flyers, posters, newsletters, trifold brochures and direct mail postcards.

Graphic Designer
Viverae Inc. (Dallas, TX – Remote Freelance)
11/2011 – 03/2012

Provided graphic design direction and facilitated the development of layout production for eight wellness toolkits. Each toolkit encompassed 38 pieces of collateral, set up as templates with data merge programing. Additionally, delivered 25 family icons for the toolkits and assisted with design direction for other internal communication collateral.

Note: The company is no longer in operation.

Graphic Designer
Weber Shandwick (Dallas, TX – Remote Freelance)
05/2006 – 07/2009

Managed the development of several brand standards guides for agency clients on an ad hoc basis. Coordinated the creation of copy for each guide to address brand logo mark challenges and ensure compliance across print and digital media.