

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.