Education

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication

Minor: Marketing

August 2012–May 2017

Experience

Live Nation Entertainment

Graphic Designer + Photographer

October 2017–Present

Work within a small graphic design team designing both print and web marketing materials such as billboards, web banners, print ads, and other materials to advertise upcoming Live Nation concerts and special events. 

Enexus Solutions Company

Graphic Designer 

August 2015–Present

Generate marketing and presentation materials displaying business strategies and marketing plans to company clients who include small market businesses and non-profit organizations.

Northern Illinois University 

Graphic Designer for Housing & Residential Services 

May 2016–May 2017 

Worked with clients on Northern Illinois University’s campus creating various promotional items such as brochures, posters, and handouts. Developed designs to promote the Housing and Residential Service social media accounts.

Campus Activities Board

Digital and Social Media Marketing Coordinator & Designer 

March 2015–May 2016

Handled all CAB digital correspondence and social media outlets, while increasing followers by 15%. Worked with an assigned marketing budget and maintained a record of expenses. Managed the creation and approval of print designs and distribution materials. Planned unique advertising opportunities for CAB. Recognized as coordinator of the year.

Dreamville Nation                         

Social Media Marketing Coordinator & Blogger 

July 2015–2019

Create and promote new marketing and visual media material for Dreamville Records label artist. Dreamville Records was founded in 2007 by musician J. Cole. Dreamville Nation is fan collaborative under the Dreamville Record’s brand. Develop and execute new marketing strategies to connect fans to the artist. Utilize visual communications skills to drive sales & improve the overall marketing of the brand.

Organizations

Black Male Initiative 

Director of Information Technology & Graphic Designer  

June 2014–May 2017

Administrator of organization’s website. Managed all outlets of social networks and marketing materials. Routinely helped to organize community service activities such as Meals on Wheels, BMI week, and Hope Haven Community Volunteer service.

Northern Illinois University Men’s Volleyball

President 

August 2014–May 2017

Mentored other club officers and new members while teaching them to be leaders in their current or future positions. Collaborated to calculate annual team budget proposal presentations. Effectively communicated with the coach to determine the season schedule based on our budget.

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

General Member 

January 2015–Present

References

Available upon request