EX P E RI E NCE
F R E E L A NCE G R A P HI C D E S I G N
portfolio: www.leahsmithdesign.weebly.com
leahkahlsmith@gmail.com
Brewers Hill, Baltimore, MD
(410) 236 1275
EDUCAT ION
B . F. A . G RA P H I C DE S I G N
James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
December 2009
SKILLS
A DO B E
Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Bridge | Premiere
APPLE
Keynote | Pages | Numbers | iMovie
M I C RO S O F T
Excel | Power Point | Word | Outlook
OTH ER
Graphic Design Principals
Design for Print
Design for Web
Photography
Rendering
Video Production
Social Media/E-Blasts
Self-motivated and enthusiastic personality
Ability to manage time efficiently
Ability to receive constructive criticism and revise
Quick and self-sufficient learner
Creative problem solving capabilities
Team player
Baltimore, MD | February 2019 — Present
Work alongside clients to support various aspects of their marketing collateral needs
Branding, Trade shows, Brochures, Invitations, Flyers, Social Media, e-blasts, etc.
Clients: SeaGlass Seams, FAWN Industries, Proton Data Security, Valley Product
Concepts, Luxuria Spa & Salon, Inovashens Salon, Global Shop Inc.
T HE G R E E NE T URT L E F R A NCHI S E CO R P O R AT I O N
Senior Graphic Designer | Columbia, MD | March 2018 — February 2019
Design collateral materials to support system-wide initiatives & oversee marketing
material production to ensure all content is created according to the Brand Guide
Provide creative design, input, and strategy for use in local store marketing projects as
well as Training, Apparel, and Franchise Development
Direct & manage photo shoots; edit and enhance photo and video content for use in
brand development efforts
Coordinate and consult with creative team, 3rd party marketing agency, and print and
production vendors
Appear on live TV segments as a brand ambassador to speak about The Greene Turtle
M-E D G E I NT E R NAT I O NA L CO R P O R AT I O N
Graphic Designer | Hanover, MD | April 2013 — March 2018
Create & post social media campaigns to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram while also
managing customer engagement
Prepare digital files for web & various types of print graphics for production
Lead creative brainstorms and present market research to Managers & Product
Developers to improve sales
Render product images & shoot high-resolution photography
Direct & manage photo shoots around Baltimore for lifestyle photography
Attend external events & trade shows as a sales brand ambassador; & drive feedback
from consumer focus groups & surveys
S CI E NCE A P P L I CAT I O NS I NT E R NAT I O NA L CO R P O R AT I ON ( SA IC )
Graphic Designer | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD | January 2010 — April 2013
Established myself as the internal resource for all creative content & video production
Conducted independent research on highly-technical equipment for 5 published
reports to assist first responders with making procurement decisions
Designed & produced technical packets for focus groups and assessments
T HE B R E E ZE , J MU NE W S PA P E R
Advertisement Designer | Harrisonburg, VA | January 2009 — December 2009
S CI E NCE A P P L I CAT I O NS I NT E R NAT I O NA L CO R P O R AT I ON ( SA IC )
Electronic Publishing Specialists Intern | Abingdon, MD | June 2009 — August 2009