Principal Graphic Designer | Photography & Multimedia
Orlando, Florida
Available for remote opportunities and freelance projects
Contact: inks@inksdesign.com
Professional Profile
Graphic designer specializing in AEC proposals, presentations, publication design, photography, and multimedia. I translate complex technical information into clear visual communications, guide creative direction, and develop templates and production workflows that help teams deliver consistent, polished work.
My experience spans transportation marketing, branding, advertising production, and exhibition graphics, with a focus on thoughtful design and practical execution.
Experience
HNTB
Principal Graphic Designer
Aug 2022 - Present
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Lead design and creative direction for transportation proposals, interview presentations, and multi-page publications.
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Develop InDesign templates, maps, infographics, and technical illustrations in collaboration with marketing and engineering teams.
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Lead photography and multimedia assignments, guide designers, and oversee design quality through final production.
Graphics Team Leader
Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
Senior Graphic Designer
May 2017 - Jan 2021
Senior Consultant Graphic Designer
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
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Supported graphic design for engineering marketing and business development materials.
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Developed layouts and graphics to communicate technical information clearly.
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Collaborated with project teams to maintain brand consistency and prepare final deliverables.
Advertising Production Artist
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
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Produced advertising layouts and artwork within established brand standards.
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Revised and prepared files with attention to accuracy and production requirements.
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Collaborated with the creative team to complete updates and meet advertising deadlines.
additional job history visit LinkedIn
Core Expertise
Art Direction & Design
Establish creative direction, guide visual concepts, and oversee design execution across proposals, presentations, publications, and multimedia.
Strategic Design Thinking
Translate project goals, audience needs, and complex information into thoughtful visual solutions.
Branding & Concept Creation
Develop brand identities, project logos, pursuit themes, and cohesive visual systems aligned with corporate and client standards.
Mentoring & Coaching
Support junior designers through constructive feedback, technical guidance, training, and shared design resources.
AEC Proposal & Publication Design
Design proposals, statements of qualifications, and multipage publications supported by reusable InDesign templates and styles.
Presentation Design
Create clear, engaging presentations for project interviews, client meetings, and internal communications.
Maps & Technical Graphics
Develop project maps, infographics, typical sections, cross-sections, and diagrams that make technical information easier to understand.
Animation & Motion Graphics
Create animated graphics and visual sequences for presentations, marketing, and digital content.
Photography
Capture and edit professional headshots, team portraits, project sites, and location imagery.
Videography & Storyboarding: Plan visual narratives, develop storyboards, and capture and edit video for marketing and project communications.
Social Media Design
Develop branded graphics and visual content for social platforms and campaigns.
Web & Interactive Design
Design and maintain websites using WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace, supported by working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Print Production & Prepress
Prepare production-ready files through preflight, image preparation, color management, and coordination with print vendors.
Project Management & Collaboration
Coordinate creative assignments, schedules, revisions, and deliverables with designers, marketing specialists, and technical teams.
Client Work
Branding | Website Design | Social Media | Photography
Web Design
Branding | Website Design | Social Media
Graphic Design
Collaboration | Website Design | Screen Printing
Graphic Design
Parallel MVMT
WordPress Design
Tools & Tech
Design & Publication
Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Acrobat Pro
Photography & Asset Management
Adobe Lightroom Classic · Adobe Bridge · Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries
Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint · Apple Keynote
Video & Motion
Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe After Effects · DaVinci Resolve · Movavi Video Editor · CapCut
Web & Interactive
WordPress · Wix · Squarespace · Mailchimp · Visual Studio Code · Interactive PDFs
HTML & CSS:
Working Knowledge
UX/UI
Figma · Adobe XD
Marketing Content
Adobe Express · Canva
Mapping & 3D Visualization
Google Earth Pro · ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud · Nearmap · SketchUp · Beyond Typicals
AI Tools
ChatGPT · Microsoft Copilot · Google Gemini · Claude
Collaboration & Project Coordination
Microsoft Teams · SharePoint · monday.com · AEC360
Office Applications
Microsoft Word · Microsoft Excel
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Graphic Design
Associate of Arts and Science
Communication Design
Crealdé School of Art
Photography
CERTIFICATIONS
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
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Adobe Certified Associate in Print & Digital Media Publication using InDesign
Issued: Dec 2020
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Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Design using Photoshop
Issued: Aug 2022
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Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
Issued: Dec 2024
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Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
Issued: Aug 2024
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Adobe Creative Educator Level 1
Issued: Sep 2024
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Adobe Creative Educator Level 2
Issued: Sep 2024
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps & Office 2019)
Issued: Dec 2021
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Google UX Design Professional Certificate
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Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Issued: May 2022
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Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Issued: June 2022
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Build Wireframes and Lo-Fidelity Prototypes
Issued: June 2022
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Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Issued: July 2022
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Google Workspace
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Google Workspace Specialization
Issued: August 2022
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Federal Aviation Administration: Drone Certifications
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FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot | In Progress
Commercial Drone Photographer
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The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
Authentication Token: IAMA30688167388
Issued by: Academy of Model Aeronautics on 4/1/2022
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Additional certifications: visit LinkedIn
Organizations
Florida Photographer Professional
Professional Photographers of America
References
Available upon request

























