Hi, I’m Michael.
It’s nice to meet you.
Results driven. Detail-oriented. Passionate & professional. If you're looking for someone to tell your story through visual design, look no further. I'm a creative problem-solver with years of experience making graphics come to life. Whether we're growing your social medias, elevating your motion design, or refining your consumer brand, together, we can make it happen.
Let's chat sometime!
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
GPA 4.0
AWARDS
American Graphic Design Award
GDUSA, Designing for Good
Oct. 2022
Juror’s Award
Ewing Gallery, Design Competition
May 2021
Kimberly D. Illes Award
Graphic Design Excellence
Sept. 2020, Sept. 2021
TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Audition, Acrobat, Adobe XD), ClickUp, Figma, Procreate, Miro, MURAL, Mac OS, Windows 10, Slack, Asana, Apple Keynote, Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Reels)
HARD SKILLS
Graphic design, Illustration, Animation, Motion design, Video editing, Photo editing, User experience (UX)/ User interface (UI) design, Branding, Advertising, Marketing, Template creation, Social media, Print, Digital, Typography
SOFT SKILLS
Collaborative, Problem-solving, Professional, Integrity, Passionate, Storytelling, Communication, Teamwork, Creativity, Dependability, Adaptability, Self-directive, Attention to detail, Growth mindset
Aug. 2022 – Present
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Created design assets for Global Business Services Communications Hub, including slidedecks, infographics, social media, video templates, collateral, and motion graphics, for internal use across for an international organization with more than 40,000 employees.
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Ensured compliance with design standards, corporate policies, and style guides.
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Developed motion graphics, animations, and videos to communicate concepts visually and secure resources for transformation projects from stakeholders and executives.
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Assisted in update of Global Business Services intranet, improving brand consistency and internal communications through User Experience design principles.
EXPERIENCE
May 2022 – August 2022
Freelance Designer
The Syndicate
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Created motion graphics, animations, and video enhancements to convey client story, increasing media engagement by up to 55%.
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Collaborated across 6 departments, including: digital, public relations, and grassroots marketing to ensure brand consistency.
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Shaped and strategized long-term email marketing campaigns and visual identities.
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Implemented data-driven solutions, analyzing consumer trends and iterating within design deliverables.
Jan. 2022 – May 2022
Design Intern
The Syndicate
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Assisted team in entertainment marketing and design creation, developing multi-media digital design assets for over 20 clients.
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Brainstormed design solutions for client branding, paid media, and organic social media, creating variable digital marketing solutions.
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Designed marketing resources including social media posts, flyers, banner ads, and emails with a focus on layout and design.
Aug. 2021 – May 2022
Adobe Creative Suite Tutor
University of Tennessee College of Design
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Assisted team in entertainment marketing and design creation, developing multi-media digital design assets for over 20 clients.
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Brainstormed design solutions for client branding, paid media, and organic social media, creating variable digital marketing solutions.
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Designed marketing resources including social media posts, flyers, banner ads, and emails with a focus on layout and design.
Aug. 2021 – Dec 2021
Design Intern
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work
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Conceptualized a refined social media identity for the college, emphasizing the school’s message throughout recruitment efforts and increasing follower count by 10%
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Integrated messaging across all channels, including print, digital, web, and social media to ensure consistent brand identity for College.
May 2021 – Oct 2021
Digital Brand Intern
MURAL
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Devised promotional media for leading digital collaboration SaaS company, designing use-case templates and infographics.
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Conceptualized and produced promotional fliers, stickers, and digital content for use in marketing efforts by ambassador program.