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CONTACT: stephenmharding@gmail.com

RESUME:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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I am a highly skilled and creative graphic artist with over nine years of experience in print, computer, and game design. Detail and deadline-oriented, proactive, and consistently seeking ways to improve workflow. Highly productive both individually and in team-based environments, with excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, and written and verbal communication skills. 

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SOFTWARE SKILLS

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  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Character Animator, Indesign, Premiere

  • Specialized: Blender, Mixamo, Vyond, Canva

  • Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook

  • Web and Communication: Drupal 7, Hootsuite, Constant Contact

  • Proficient on both MAC and PC platforms

 

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

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  • Print/Web graphics

  • Animations/instructional simulations

  • Digital/hand illustration

  • Video editing/splicing

  • Storyboards

  • Posters, flyers, brochures

  • Page design: books, magazines, ads

  • Branding, logos, Marketing collateral

  • Audio editing

  • Photo retouching

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Digital Media Specialist, December 2021 – Present

Swingtech Consulting Inc., Greenbelt, MD

  • Developed graphics for eLearning programs, proposal presentations, social media, and convention events.

  • Design work included multimedia content, videos, animations, and interactive material.

  • Ensured that deliverables created are compliant with all Federal regulations and guidelines and maintain adherence to internal and client standards, including Section 508 compliance.

  • Edited audio files, and transcribed video files.

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Digital Media Specialist, March 2019 – September 2021

Hendall Inc., Rockville, MD

  • Developed graphics for eLearning programs, print publications, animation, and conventions.

  • Design work included multimedia content, motion graphics, videos, animations, podcasts, and other interactive material.

  • Ensured that deliverables created are compliant with all Federal regulations and guidelines and maintain adherence to internal and client standards, including Section 508 compliance.

  • Edited audio files, and transcribed video files.

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Graphic Designer/ Illustrator, July 2016 – October 2018

Long-term contract with the DC Mayor’s Office, Washington DC

  • Creating booklets, such as the Mayor’s 18 Month Report, with Adobe InDesign

  • High profile metro, bus, and flyer ads for Emancipation Day, July 4th, and Fiesta DC parades

  • Layouts for Mayor’s monthly newsletter, and brochures for several mayoral agencies.

  • Designed graphics for other items such as tshirts, signage, license plates, and buttons

  • Designing, and managing social media campaigns using Hootsuite

  • Maintaining office website via Drupal platform

 

Graphic Artist/ Illustrator, November 2014 – July 2016            

Temporary assignments, Washington DC and surrounding areas

  • Creating online ads while adhering to client’s style guide

  • Multi-page layouts for monthly periodicals using Adobe InDesign

  • Layouts for property brochures and booklets

  • Conference booklets that included workshop schedules, charts, and infographics

  • Recent clients include Hilton Hotels, First Capital Realty, and American Chemical Society

 

Graphic Artist, March 2014 – November 2014

My Marketing Matters, Gaithersburg, MD

  • Print designs, branding, and marketing packages for different clients

  • Most projects involved brochures and direct mailings for new real estate properties

  • Maintaining client relationships, often face-to-face, while keeping to tight project deadlines

  • Other materials include postcards, booklets, pamphlets, and business cards

 

Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Artist, June 2004 – Present

  • Identity designs and character mascot vector illustrations

  • Storybook layout, design, and illustration

  • Website graphics

  • Apparel graphics and logos using Adobe Illustrator

  • Clients include Independent Print and Design, Savage Maven apparel, Reid Temple AME Church, and First Baptist Church of Glenarden

 

Graphic Artist, August 2012 – November 2013

American Institutes for Research, Washington, D.C.

  • Created digital illustrations and animations of graphics for national standardized tests

  • Collaborated with coding professionals for simulation development

  • Animated graphics that coincided with each question on the simulation using Flash, and designed the buttons and dashboard for the simulation itself

  • Narration audio splicing and editing with Adobe Premiere

 

Graphic Artist, May 2009 – April 2011

AllPopArt.com, Hollywood, FL

  • Created digital artwork from photographs and portraits using various digital and painting techniques

  • Designed pre-flighted artwork for print with Adobe Illustrator

  • Created new styles and designs

 

EDUCATION

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M.F.A Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA: May 2007

   Major: Interactive and Game Design; Minor: Animation

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References available upon request.

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