Experience

Graphic Designer, Defense Acquisition University, Aug 2016 - Present

Management

• Guided and trained the web development team for Defense Acquisition Magazine and the Defense Acquisition Research Journal

• Organized and led meetings with the DAU’s graphic design team

Online Publishing Support

• Web design, website development, and support for Defense Acquisition Magazine and the Defense Acquisition Research Journal

• Customized digital presentations, embedded videos, animations, and interactive elements

• Managed digital content to modernize and manage print assets

• Published digital print media suitable for distribution to reach global and mobile audiences

• Maintained online agency through social media, improving engagement

Graphic Design

• Provided graphic design support for Defense Acquisition University faculty

• Organized and designed digital marketing content

Principal Consultant, Suntiva, Feb 2014 – Jul 2016

Graphics Support – Suntiva

• Designed graphics and cover art for multiple proposals and internal communications

• Created internal-use visual assets to support organizational initiatives

• Produced instructional “how-to” videos for the internal SharePoint site

Strategic Planning – Air Force Civil Engineering (A4C), Booz Allen Hamilton

• Contributed to the development of the CE Flight Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including:

  • Technical writing

  • Process mapping and narrative development

• Delivered comprehensive graphic design support:

  • Photo editing and enhancement

  • Logo and custom illustration creation

  • Template and presentation design

  • Refreshing and updating legacy graphics

Business Process Improvement – Air Force (A4C) Playbooks, Booz Allen Hamilton

• Supported business process reengineering initiatives for the Civil Engineering Center’s Functional Management Office

• Assisted in the development and documentation of multiple functional playbooks to streamline operations

Strategic Communications – US Army PD ES

• Supported the launch of the PD ES website through:

  • Site mapping, template design, and graphic asset development

  • Structuring and organizing web content

• • Contributed to the social media launch campaign by:

  • Creating official Facebook and Twitter accounts following Army social media protocols

• Assisted in planning and executing the Assumption of Charter Ceremony for the new Product Director:

  • Provided graphics and event coordination support

Training Development – Air Force Civil Engineering (A7C), Booz Allen Hamilton

• Developed instructional materials including process maps, illustrations, and edited visuals for both web-based and instructor-led training programs

• Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accessible, visually engaging content that met training and compliance standards

Administrative & Design Support – Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

Washington D.C. Metro Area · Nov 2009 – Feb 2014

• Managed payroll processing for on-site security personnel at the U.S. Institute of Peace

• Designed and maintained internal SharePoint site for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation contract

• Created printed materials, including flyers and meeting collateral, to support foundation events and operations

• Collected, reviewed, and archived security incident reports for the U.S. Department of State

Graphic Artist – William H. Gordon Associates

Chantilly, VA · May 2006 – Apr 2008

• Created 3D models of buildings and environments

• Designed custom textures by combining digital illustration and photos

• Produced branded marketing materials, including business cards and stationery, for affiliated firm The Vetcom Group

• Developed and maintained websites using HTML and Flash ActionScript