WORK EXPERIENCE

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CITY OF WILMINGTON/CITY FEST, INC.(contract)

CREATIVE DIRECTION & CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR | JUN. 2026 - JUL. 31, 2026

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• Developed & taught a Creative Direction & Creative Writing hybrid curriculum for teenaged Youth Apprentices For the City of Wilmington's City Fest Inc, at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange. Collaborated on multiple creative projects simultaneously alongside music industry experts and students from ideation to completion.

 

CULTURE RESTORATION PROJECT, INC.

INSTRUCTOR, VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN & CREATIVE WRITING | JUN. 2024 - JUN. 2026

 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AS BRAND MANAGER:

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• Redesigned brand identities, including logos for Beyond Those Bars and Sankofa Rites of Passage.
   

• Developed print + digital assets for community events and cultural programs, aligned with brand messaging.
   

• Created social media content to boost engagement and cultural awareness.
   

• Designed Year-In-Review presentation with executive team to showcase program impact and outcomes.
   

• Laid out CRP’s 2025 newsletter, improving readability and visual cohesion.
   

• Redesigned and launched CRP’s website (crpde.org) in Spring 2025.
   

• Created custom album artwork for local artists in CRP’s creative mentorship program.
   

• Refreshed workbook designs and produced branded certificates for program completion.

 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AS FACILITATOR:

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• Trained in youth program facilitation within inner-city schools, using dynamic, culturally responsive curricula.
   

• Co-facilitated enrichment programs, including Beyond Those Bars, focused on empowerment through history, arts, and social awareness.
   

• Taught character-building lessons to K–5 students in classroom settings.
   

• Guided students through creative projects, including music production and collaborative planning.
   

• Supported long-term student-led initiatives, fostering confidence, teamwork, and follow-through.
   

• Contributed to creative direction of student-envisioned music videos — assisting with storyboarding, directing, and execution.

 

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FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SELF-EMPLOYED | APR. 2021 - PRESENT

 

SELECTED FREELANCE PROJECTS:

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• Designed a visual timeline and digital resume brochure for former Wilmington Library Director Jamar Rahming, showcasing achievements and securing grant funder interest (Mar–Apr 2025).
   

• Built and maintained event websites for Wilmington Library’s Dancing with the Delaware Stars Gala (2024–2025), including donation automation and ticketing functionality (wpldancingwiththestars.org).

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• Developed a brand identity + promo assets for Soul of the City Festival, commissioned by Christina Cultural Arts Center (Aug 2024).
   

• Created visual identity packages for small businesses and startups including:
   

  • Mind Work Publishing (publishing startup, Jul 2024)
     

  • Blessed Bones (homemade dog treats, Apr 2022)
     

  • Uncle Aaron Grooms (pet grooming salon and events brand, Feb 2021–Jun 2022)

 

• Designed promotional assets for album release events and artist branding for musicians including Richard Raw and KELZtango (2022–2023).
   

• Delivered digital and print marketing materials for local events such as Nites at the Den, supporting visibility, vendor participation, and attendance.

 

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRICKWARRIORS | MAY 2017 - SEPT. 2018

 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

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• Shot and edited product photography for the online storefront using DSLR, improvised lighting, and Adobe Photoshop.
   

• Designed packaging and promotional materials for limited-edition merchandise, including t-shirts, trading cards, posters, and stickers.
   

• Created ad visuals and coupons for BrickWarriors’ e-commerce promotions.
   

• Designed original minifigure decals for exclusive character collections, printed and applied to LEGO-compatible figures.
   

• Produced promotional videos using custom-built LEGO sets, DSLR footage, and Adobe Premiere to highlight new products and accessories.

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ACADEMIC HISTORY

 

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH | JAN 2016 - AUG. 2017

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Area of Study: Graphic Design

 

HODGSON VO-TECH HIGH SCHOOL | AUG. 2002 - MAY 2006

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Area of Study: Technical Drafting & Design, Received High School Diploma and Certificate of Proficiency

SKILLS

 

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) | Branding & Identity | Print + Digital Media | Web Design | Social Content | Client Collaboration | Project Management | Video Editing | Presentation Design