QUALIFICATIONS:

Sr. Multimedia Designer that is always eager to expand skill set and creates visually engaging products that meet customer needs. Over 15 years of experience working in collaborative environments, finding creative solutions, and crafting visually captivating media for clients across various industries. Recent experience has been focused on creating visual elements such as publications, presentations, factsheets, reports, print/digital media, photography, videography, 3D modeling, motion graphics, and hybrid livestream productions in support of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Connect, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Livecycle Designer, Adobe CC
(Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Audition, Media
Encoder, Acrobat Pro), Blender 3D, Audacity, Autodesk 3DS Max, Google Sketchup, Photography, Videography, BlackMagic ATEM Switcher, nGrain Producer, 508 Compliance, HTML & CSS, and JavaScript.

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RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Contractor

Northrop Grumman: Sr. Principal Graphic Designer (March 2019 – January 2021)

GDIT: Sr. Principal Graphic Designer (January 2021 – July 2021)

CACI: Sr. Multimedia Designer (July 2021 – Present)

• Provide graphic design support services to assist CISA in developing and presenting information on cross- organization initiatives and programs in a manner that reinforces the agency style standards and adheres to design and accessibility best practices and legal requirements.

• Consult and brainstorm with federal staff to develop innovative ideas, concepts, solutions, and materials for print, web, and interactive media.

• Provide graphic design support as identified for publications, presentations, factsheets, reports, and other communications materials in support of the agency.

• Create and oversee preparation of illustrative materials including iconography, infographics, drawings, and diagrams.

• Provide creative services such as logo creation, branding, signage, promotional materials, and motion graphics for conferences and agency related campaigns.

• Prepare, design, and produce digital media such as animations and motion graphics that are distributed for internal agency use and social media platforms.

• Plan, film, and perform post-production development on video projects to present the agency in a professional manner.

• Design 3D assets and environments for digital media usage.

• Provide A/V support for livestreams and virtual engagements.

• Manage multiple projects daily, ensuring deadlines are met, expectations are managed, and provide quality assurance.
   

FMCSA National Training Center Contractor

Chitra Productions: Lead Multimedia Designer (Sept 2013 – April 2017)

Longevity Consulting: Lead Multimedia Designer (April 2017 – March 2019)

• Developed various levels of interactive content to enhance the training, learning, and marketing of the materials for the agency.

• Designed and modeled interactive exercises of rendered 3D environments to improve the training for law enforcement personnel based on trends and tactics utilized on the nation’s highways.

• Worked closely with the government client, Instructional Designers and SMEs to develop policies, lesson plans, course interfaces, scenario exercises, and instructional video content.

• Consulted with federal staff to support content being pushed to the Training Management System.

• Created marketing videos for NTC programs going through the FLETA accreditation process that outline statistics, goals/mission, and provide a general overview of the training.

• Assisted in the framework for webinar training by supporting content development, asset management, user registration, training notifications, and network host support.

• Created print materials such as textbooks, DVD labels, visor cards, posters, job aids, and signage around the NTC Academy with a strong emphasis on layout and design.

• Packaged course materials into easy to navigate HTML interfaces. Provide digital and hard copies of instructor and student materials to approved host facilities across the United States.

• Created 508 compliant documents and e-Learning courses that adhere to the WCAG 2.0 Guidelines such as reading order, tab navigation, user hotkeys, color/contrast standards, cc narration, and accessibility text for on-screen items.

 

C2 Technologies: Project Coordinator (2011-2013)

• Provided support to corporate and center projects as a member of multiple courseware development teams, quality assurance/control review team, and marketing development.

• Supported the design and development of multimedia, animation, and graphic assets used within the courseware or delivered products.

• Created various trainings solutions for e-Learning (CBT/WBT), Blended Learning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and standalone/mobile.

• Supported the design and development of 3D Immersive Task Trainers to enable learner to become familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Generated animation and task scripts for interactive multimedia training assets and created animations that manipulated 3D components to show the functionality and procedural steps.

• Developed project courseware review checklists used throughout the lifecycle development process to ensure the products meet client expectations and functionality.

 

Norfolk Admirals Hockey Organization: Coordinator of Game-day Operations (2010-2012)

• Produced and built media content for the arena video boards and television channels.

• Performed community marketing tactics and attended local schools and businesses, trying to build a fun family environment to entice future customers and oversaw game-day operations.

• Designed print media for promotional usage by the organization and for corporate partners.

 

C2 Technologies Inc.: Graphic Artist Intern (2007-2011)

Designed and developed interactive graphical objects for implementation within curriculum for traditional classroom- based instruction, computer/web-based training, and blended asynchronous and synchronous learning/training events.

 

EDUCATION:

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Attended: 2007-2010
Major: Sports Management
Minor: Marketing
Degree: Bachelors of Science

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The New England Institute of Art

Attended: 2006-2007

Area of Study: Graphic Design

 

AWARDS:

Omni Intermedia Award, Horizon Interactive Award, Hermes Creative Award, Brandon Hall Award,
International Davey Award, AVA Digital Award, MarComm Award, Viddy Awards, and Adobe Creative Award.

CERTIFICATIONS:
US Army Training Developer Concept (TDC) User and Administrator Role