Resume
Work
Experience
2018 - Present
Graphic Designer
Z'affaire Productions: Sunset, Louisiana
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Merging brand colors, typography and language to create a consistent brand strategy across multi media platforms
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Well versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects to generate engaging products and videos
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Murals and custom signage
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Managing multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining an eye for fine detail
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Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Drive, for presentations, contracts, and long term data collection
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Coordinating between partners and through clarity of expectations on the front end of a project, implementing multiple check-ins throughout production, and completing designs as scheduled
2018 - 2020
Event Coordinator
Deuxième Vie Creative : Lafayette, Louisiana
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Responsible for designing social media content advertising upcoming events
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Growing our volunteer network, by actively pursuing those required to complete service hours
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Enthusiastically engaging in collaborative events with other organizations, as a way of growing our audience and reach
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Designing, developing and executing virtual events for kid centered, family time
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Coordinating volunteers and logistics in order to execute engaging, exciting and empowering community centered events
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Merging environmental education with creative enrichment
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Tasked with designing printed materials and creating store front signage
2016 - 2017
Exhibit Designer and Preparator
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture:
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Forming community connections and securing the acquisition of artifacts that expand the cultural experience of the museum's fine art exhibitions
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Collaborating with a design team to refurbish and embellish vintage costumes and large scale accessories for display
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Staging museum displays based on the Director's designs and specifications
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Installing fine art paintings and photography for exhibition, trained by the Director, Helen del Guidice
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Ensuring successful and entertaining events by coordinating with the Director, service staff and creative talent
Education
2004-2009
Loyola University New Orleans | Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on Graphic Design.
2017 - 2020
Newfield Institute |
Certified Ontological and Leadership Coaching Program
Eighteen month program headed by Alan Seiler and Karen White of the Newfield Institute and the Institute of Ontological Coaching.
Skills
& Expertise
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Accredited Ontological Coach, using effective language, mood management, and embodiment practices to show up in a powerful way
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Partnering with Acadiana Center for the Arts' Healthy Artist Series to present workshops around self awareness and mood management during the pandemic
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Experience creating exciting, engaging, and empowering programming geared towards children and families
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Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects
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Color theory, branding and marketing strategies
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Coordinating volunteers
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Creative solutions provider
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Detail-oriented logistical strategist
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Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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Google Drive, Canva, and Wix
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Fine art for gallery installation
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National Officer in The Children of the American Revolution (oldest youth patriotic organization in the nation) and active member for 15 years
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Experience presiding over meetings, delivering speeches to groups of 300+, organizing event content and scheduling, and an ability to connect with an array of people through genuine conversation and hospitality