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A History of Ashley

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About: About

Where I've Been & What I've Done

Learning by Doing

Senior Social Media Designer

August 2023 - Present

I led the design of engaging social media graphics for both paid and organic content at Timmermann Group, collaborating closely with social strategists to enhance our online presence. My specialties include creating motion graphics and managing branding initiatives. I also standardized branded PowerPoint presentations and developed efficient processes for inter-departmental task management, further educating other departments on design principles and best practices.

Art Director

August 2022 - June 2023

Conceptualize and design marketing campaigns for agricultural businesses. This involves developing print, large format print, and digital collateral to effectively communicate brand messages. Create and manage monthly social media calendars, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to visually represent major brands. Conceptualize and create logos and themes for events. Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment, meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards. Effective communication skills to articulate visual ideas to both the team and clients. Direct photo shoots and create storyboards to tell compelling visual stories.

Senior Graphic Designer & Motion Graphics Artist

February 2020-August 2022

Create ad campaigns for 50+ small to medium size businesses. Ad campaign can consist of static imagery or 5-30 sec long Motion Graphics. Establish new brand standards for companies. Design and maintain websites for companies.  Meeting short deadlines. Formatting designs and graphics for multiple mediums. Working in a collaborative environment. Keeping open communication with my team. Train new graphic designers. Present tutorials to the design department. Create email marketing templates for clients.

Graphic Designer & Motion Graphics Artist

July 2017 - February 2020

Create story graphics for nightly news broadcasts. Create station motion graphic ID's that run during commercial breaks. Creating and maintaining a specific look for two news segments     called Fox Files and You Paid For It. Meeting short deadlines. Keeping an open dialog with news producers. Formatting designs and graphics for multiple templates.

Graphic Designer

August 2015 - May 2017

Maintains and creates new pages for the website. Collaborate one-on-one with clients to deliver desirable design. Meets short deadlines. Print and mount posters of all sizes. Create new medical forms for Patient Care. Format designs for multiple media markets.

Freelance Designer

January 2014 - Present

Work with individuals and businesses on small projects. Create logos brand standards, and motion graphics. Work on miscellaneous print and digital projects.

About: Resume

Belleville, IL

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