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About Me

Hi! I'm Shannon, a graphic designer with a decade of experience in the creative field.
With a strong passion for design and an eye for branding, I am always eager to learn and continue developing my skills. I hold a bachelors degree in graphic design from George Mason University as well as an associates degree in fine arts from Northern Virginia Community College.

I've honed my skills through various projects, primarily in a corporate setting. My experience with design software, including Adobe Creative Suite programs, allows me to bring a professional perspective to each project I work on. I understand the importance of design principles, such as color theory, typography, and composition, and use them to create visually appealing and effective designs. I enjoy collaboration and working with cross-functional teams and I am always eager to learn and grow. Technology and trends are always changing and I am dedicated to staying current with industry trends.

As I advance in my career, I am excited for the opportunity to expand my skills in the areas of UX/UI design and SEO. With my growing knowledge of coding I am able to read through and edit basic HTML for image and content adjustments. To further diversify my creative skill set I also look forward to developing my knowledge of video editing. With a passion for the creative design, I look forward to continuously refining my abilities and staying open to new opportunities.

Experience

Education

Associate in Fine Arts

Courses taken include: Fundamentals of Art, Art History, Drawing

July 2025 - Present

GBS Solutions

Graphics Specialist

Renewal of contract with JDR&E. Draft layouts for quarterly journal and develop marketing materials to promote within DoW departments.

September 2023 - July 2025

Sabre Systems LLC.

Graphic Designer | Desktop Publisher

Contract position for  Journal of DoD Research and Engineering (JDR&E) sponsored by DTIC and USD(R&E). Draft layouts for 150-300 page quarterly journal for online publication.

May 2015 - September 2023

McLean Mortgage Corporation

Graphic Design - Team Lead

Work as part of a team to ensure consistency of McLean Mortgage Corporation’s brand identity for marketing materials.

May 2023 - September 2023

Northern Virginia Community College

Graphic Designer

Part-Time position where I helped develop marketing materials for the STEM & IET programs of study.

December 2013 Graduate

George Mason University

BA in Graphic Design &

Minor in Sociology

Courses taken include: Graphic Design, Typography, Painting, Digital Photography

May 2011 Graduate

Northern Virginia
Community College

July 2013 - November 2013

The Dandelion Patch

Design Studio Intern

Created and personalized stationery items for clients related to special events such as weddings and baby showers.

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