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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.

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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.

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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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