Mary Watson

Experience

1. Graphic Designer and Event Planner

   Loyalty Brands

   Oct 2022 — Present · Virginia Beach, VA, US

   Design and create visually appealing graphics, illustrations, and layouts for print and digital media, including but not limited to websites, social media, marketing collaterals, presentations, and branding materials.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and target audience, ensuring designs align with the brand guidelines and strategic goals.• Generate innovative design concepts, taking into consideration usability, functionality, and overall user experience.• Translate conceptual ideas into design mockups, wireframes, and prototypes for review and iteration.• Ensure high-quality standards and attention to detail in all design deliverables, maintaining consistency in visual elements, typography, and branding.• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging design technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance design capabilities and propose innovative solutions.• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines within designated timeframes.• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and content creation, to ensure design alignment and achieve project goals.• Incorporate feedback and make necessary revisions to designs based on input from stakeholders, clients, and team members.• Maintain an organized library of design assets, templates, and resources for easy access and reuse.

Education

• The King's College

  New York City Semester in Journalism, Journalism

  2018 — 2018

• Tennessee Wesleyan University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2020

• Lee University

  B.S. Digital Media, Studio Production

  2015 — 2019

• Lee University

  B.S. Business Administration, Marketing

  2015 — 2019