Graphic Designer                                          2004 - Present

​Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

Maryland Department of Labor • Baltimore, MD

 

Design and produce high-volume print and digital materials supporting statewide workforce and economic development initiatives, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with agency communications strategies.
 

• Design and deliver a wide range of materials, including annual reports, brochures, infographics, presentations, and web graphics, supporting programs that serve diverse populations across Maryland. 

 

• Translate complex workforce data, policies, and program information into clear, visually engaging layouts that improve comprehension and usability for public and internal audiences.

 

• Ensure all deliverables align with established agency branding, messaging, and visual identity standards across multiple platforms.

 

• Partner with internal divisions, program leads, and executive leadership to develop strategic communications materials that support outreach, recruitment, and public awareness initiatives.

 

• Develop accessible, ADA-compliant documents and digital content in accordance with WCAG standards, supporting agency-wide compliance efforts.

 

• Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations used for stakeholder engagement, legislative briefings, and leadership communications.

 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through final production, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Contributions:
 

• Modernized visual design approach across print and digital materials, improving usability and audience engagement for public-facing content.

• Standardized templates and design guidelines, increasing consistency and efficiency across agency communications.

 

• Supported accessibility initiatives by integrating compliant design practices into document creation and remediation workflows.

 

• Played a key role in enhancing the clarity and visual impact of workforce program communications used by jobseekers, employers, and partners statewide.

 

 

Graphic Designer                                           1995 - Present

v•e•b Design​​ • Baltimore, MD

 

Interpret customers’ needs and demands into original designs for web and print – logos, newsletters, brochures, and flyers. Provide valuable suggestions and solutions to clients about creative strategies, messages, and branding designs in conformity with their requests. Resolve any errors before concluding and delivering final project. 

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• Communicated ideas and produced visual designs to advertise and increase knowledge of products and services while complying with strict budget and schedule requirements.

 

• Created topnotch graphics and designs, selecting appropriate and pleasing colors, images, text styles, and layouts in accordance to trends and clients’ objectives.  

 

• Achieved Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification.

 

 

Graphic Designer                                              2000 - 2002

Monotype Composition • Baltimore, MD

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Completed and managed design and concept of full-color primary education textbooks. Leveraged illustrators and photographers to create artistic graphics for spot and full-page designs; researched and selected quality images for projects. Interacted with clients and artist to understand their requirements and needs and provided creative solutions, earning positive feedback. 

 

• Led production of a two-color 6th grade textbook for French language learning, a $20,000 project; oversaw and collaborated with two artists to complete and print project on time according to budget stipulations.

 

• Directed design and development of Harcourt American History 5th grade textbooks with a budget of $1M, as a part of a series of educational books for 3rd through 5th grades students; coordinated efforts between artists and editorial staff, achieving project completion in a timely and effective manner.

 

 

Additional experience as Communications Associate, Publications Coordinator, and Public Relations Intern for diverse industries.