Jennifer A.

About Jennifer A.

Hi, my name is Jennifer Adams. I am a creative and out-of-the-box thinker with extensive experience delivering high-quality graphic design services to federal clients with a strong emphasis on supporting marketing and branding operations. Throughout my career, I have a proven track record of planning and illustrating concepts, visualizing complex ideas/briefing materials, and designing layouts. From my profile, I possess a unique skill set that will allow me to become a valuable member of your prestigious team. My area of expertise includes the following: • Marketing Material Development • Client Satisfaction & Retention • Timeline & Budget Management • Project Prioritization & Delivery • Cross-Functional Collaboration I come equipped with a notable career of spearheading and completing multifaceted projects within tight budgetary and time constraints. With a unique and diverse skillset, I am instrumental in ensuring adherence to DoD branding guidelines requirements, studying design briefs, and creating on-brand graphics. In addition to the above, I am known for collaborating with copywriters and creative directors to produce and enhance the visual appeal of the final design. I have an excellent background in creating proposal documentation presentations, brochures, logos, signs, websites, framing and matting, intranets, banner ads, and other materials. I am technically proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. While others take pride in meeting all standards, my passion is delivering service beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Want to talk? Connect with me via private message, email, or phone! I am always excited about making new acquaintances.

Experience

1. Senior Graphic Designer

   Tatitlek Technologies, Inc

   Jun 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Plan, design, and produce a full range of graphic design products using Adobe Creative Cloud for a diverse international audience including Heads of State, foreign dignitaries, Foreign Service, civil service, and private and public sector with sensitivity to different cultures and countries including an in-depth understanding of the mission and directives of the Sec. of St. Meet exacting customer requirements as well as organizational quality and timeliness standards as designated by Global Publishing Solutions; design concepts to clients including color, type, layout, and theme variations with full knowledge of and experience with the established identity standards and requirements of the Dept. of State. Work under intense pressure to design and format large publications using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for page layout, illustration, and images. These publications often convey high-profile political or policy messages important to the United States. Knowledge and significant experience in the design of such documents is vital. The incumbents utilize full knowledge of the printing process including paper and ink selection, size requirements, bleeds, crops, folding, etc. and prepare electronic files for digital printing as well as four-color process offset printing. Prepare Department of State conference materials including programs, posters, and podium signs appropriate to the theme and international audience. Design logos and identity systems specific to U.S. Foreign Affairs Agencies, international conferences, other department and/or interagency initiatives that convey the intended international theme in a clear, concise and captivating manner suitable for different media. Conduct online photo/illustration searches to obtain stock photography and use scanners and other digital imaging technologies to provide high-quality timely images appropriate for use in small and large-scale publications and electronic media that often cover very sensitive topics.

Education

• Maryland College of Art and Design

  Certification, Design and Visual Communications, General

  2000 — 2002

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration, Marketing

• Wheaton High

  General, Graphic Design

  1987 — 1990

• The Art Institutes

  Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

  2009 — 2011

• College of Southern Maryland

  Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General

  1998 — 2000

• Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design