Shannon Williams 14102 Modena Circle Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (813) 857-2655 shannonwilliams82@yahoo.com

SUMMARY Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with more than ten years of

experience in multimedia and print design. Exceptional multitasking skills, able to

manage several time sensitive projects, Accustomed to performing in deadline

driven environments with emphasis on creativity. Eager to explore more

endeavors that will continuously enhance my creative design for team leaders

and clients.

SKILLS

● Adobe Photoshop CS 5.6 and Adobe Illustrator ● Quark Xpress, InDesign, and Dreamweaver 8 ● Image Ready, Movie Maker ● HTML ● Infographics, typography, and signs ● Platforms: Microsoft Windows XP and Mac Pro ● PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE Dave and Buster's Graphic Designer Greater Los Angeles Area — 03/2015 – Present

• Contract agreement which involved designing multiple projects,

Brochure’s, flyers, pamphlets, posters, menu inserts, logos and 1

Sheets that advocates upcoming events

• Created visual designs that appealed to leaders and facilities

Freelance Graphic Designer Nationwide — 02/2010 – Present

• Develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate

Media and style

• Design unique print materials, including advertisements,

Brochures and logos

• Prepared layouts and sketched drawings in compliance with

Established templates and design standards

• Collaborate ideas as well as listen to clients for understanding

Their needs for making designing decisions

• Estimate the time and providing quotes for clients.

• Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work

• Operated high-speed color copies and wide bed printers to

Reproduce single and multicolor copies of graphics

Hotel Ambassador, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Los Angeles, CA — 04/2013 – 03/2015

• Provide assistance and maintain a secure environment for guests

• Observe and identify potential safety risk, security risk and bad

conditions

• Initiate preliminary investigations incidents as needed; process incident

report and input daily logs for security staff.

• Respond to guest inquiries and request and guest issues in timely and

friendly manner

• Escort VIP guests and secure private events

• Process incident reports and type daily logs for security staff

• Monitor camera reviews and dispatched notices to LAPD

Graphic Designer, Executive Temp Los Angeles, CA — 02/2013 – 08/2013

• Prepared work to be accomplished by gathering information and

materials

• Managed multiple design deadlines in a timely fashion

• Illustrated concepts by designing rough layouts of art and printed based

on size and style

Graphic Designer, Florida A&M University Clinic Tallahassee, FL — 02/2006 – 08/2012

• Contract agreement which involved designing multiple projects,

brochures, logos, and posters that advocated health Preparedness

• Created visual designs that appealed to leaders and facilities

• Coordinated designs with a series of creative teams

Graphic Designer, Tampa Parks & Recreation Programs Tampa, FL — 05/2007 – 10/2009

• Provided object-oriented design to the recreation park

• Developed educational materials used to implement provision of services

to youth of the community

• Designed inclusive designs such as logos, brochures and posters

EDUCATION Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design — 05/2001 – 05/2006 Achievement: Acknowledged for academic excellence and listed on the

Dean’s list for 3 years

Professional athlete NFL for Atlanta Falcons