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Owner & Designer
Eribella Designs
Feb 2005 - Present (19 years 5 months)
I created Eribella after graduating from American University in 2005. The name Eribella stems from Eri meaning Eritrea (My ethnic background, located in East Africa) and Bella meaning Belainesh, is my mothers name. With those strong elements representing my brand I believe the sky is the limit.
I am a freelance graphic designer and I strive for excellence through my art. I take pride in my passion for design and it is reflected in my clients satisfaction and approval. I have been extremely fortunate to work with clients of all different backgrounds, who contact me to make their visions a reality.
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Graphic Designer (Contracted)
Learning In Motion
May 2013 - Jun 2013 (1 month)
• Designed educational content for digital learning products for grades second through eight grade.
• Edited manuscript for content, pedagogy, accuracy, user experience, grammar, style, and alignment with learning objectives and curriculum requirements.
• Worked closely with project manager to ensure that design requirements, project schedules, and goals were met.
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Designer/Production Artist
CEB :: The Corporate Executive Board (Contractor)
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013 (3 months)
• Maintained a high degree of quality control through self-proofing, reviewing edited proofs, and adhering to the CEB style guide.
• Edited designs/layouts in a fast-paced, process-driven environment, meeting client expectations for quality, creativity, accuracy and turnaround time.
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Graphic Designer
Hue Communications
2013 - 2013
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Graphic Designer
Hue Communications
2013 - 2013
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Production Artist (Contracted)
Gumbinner & Davies Communications
Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 (2 months)
• Edit and finalize creative ad campaign layouts and materials that achieve goals of the business, while working closely with the account personnel of the Agency.
• Maintain an excellent eye for well-balanced ad layouts and designs, following directions with precision and accuracy.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of internal personnel and get internal Agency personnel approvals at all necessary stages of projects as appropriate.
• Understand the needs and strategies of our clients through direct interaction with other company personnel.
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Creative Director
Emeralds Magazine & Emeraldsmagazine.com
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 6 months)
• Directed the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals and the brand of Emeralds Magazine.
• Developed creative design concepts that meet the business objectives of the magazine and advance the brand strategy.
• Responsible for managing, developing and designing all online and print material and marketing collateral.
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Graphic Designer
Sister 2 Sister Magazine
Mar 2007 - Jan 2011 (3 years 10 months)
• Formulated all layout design approach, and specified material details, such as style and size of type, photographs and graphics.
• Hired, trained and directed staff members who developed design concepts into art layouts or who prepared layouts for printing.
• Reviewed and approved proofs of all design copy, art and copy materials developed by staff members.
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Marketing Assistant & Executive Assistant (Contracted)
Richard Ellis Real Estate
Jan 2007 - Mar 2007 (2 months)
• Supported the Tenant Representatives Team of CB Richard Ellis, including three senior vice presidents, four senior associates and three associates in a professional manner.
• Produced and designed vacant property announcements to be distributed to prospective clients using Adobe Illustrator for design and Adobe Photoshop for map and photo correction.
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Computer Instructor
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Oct 2005 - Jun 2006 (8 months)
• Taught Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade students in carefully orchestrated computer lessons.
• Produced and designed school wide biyearly Ascending Scholars Journal and Year of 2006 yearbook in a timely manner with limited computer resources and applications.