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Dear Sir or Madam:�Thank you for the opportunity to submit my resume. Enclosed please find all information relative to my skills and experience.�In reviewing your job description, I feel confident that I can meet your needs. In addition to my 20+ years of graphic design and management experience, I also possess an Associate Degree in visual communication (Montgomery College) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (Georgia State University). Highlighted with hands-on experience in project management and marketing solutions.
Most recently, I have incorporated working with a nonprofit for equine assisting at risk youth in therapeutic and social stability. A research environment with full competency in use of quantitative data with statistical analysis for causal connections and several visual communication and marketing collateral projects.
Please review the attached resume to ascertain how I will be able to help you succeed on your current needs and time line.Samples of my work are available, feel free to contact me by phone or E-mail. I look forward to speaking with you about this exciting opportunity.Sincerely,�Monica A. WilliamsMAW Designs___________________________________________Monica A. Williams4701 Flat Shoals Road, 18-EUnion City, GA 30291-1472Phone:------------E-mail: ------------

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years visual communication experience dealing with fast-paced and critical deadlines. Expertise includes corporate identities, corporate or non-traditional graphic layouts, exit strategies of all types, and marketing solutions with excellent problem-solving skills. Recognized for ability to develop comfortable professional relationships with clients as well as co-workers and the ability to manage customer�s expectations.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
7/18 � Present Teens Voice USA Horse Ranch Inc., Atlanta, GA CAO/CCO
Chief Administrative Officer: Responsible for organization certifications, licenses, insurance and all critical administrative compliances and competencies.
Chief Creative Officer: Responsible for visual communication projects establishing branding, organizational presence and charitable exhibitions.

3/18 � Present Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Research Assistant
Evaluate captured data into statistical details. Charting for data. General Lab Duties: Complete assignments such as reviewing videos, assist set up experiments, assist with definitions and scope parameters.

3/12 � Present Alpha & Omega Services, Fairburn, GA Office Manager
Construction company administrative: project organization, budgeting reports as well as municipalities interaction. Customer satisfaction and dispute resolution envoy.
In-House graphic designer: RFP, JAL, legal contracts, letters, branding, marketing materials and promotion strategies.

7/02 � Present Graphic Designer � (MAW Designs) Atlanta, GA Owner/CCO
Chief Creative Officer: Founding Designer creating a growing client base
External project partner, manuscripts, covers, company marketing, request for proposals (RFP), job arrangement letters (JAL), Multi Media designs, interactive graphics (Flash), animated and digital web graphics
Products: Branding, layout & design, promotional gifts, copy writing, marketing strategies, consulting, and illustrations
3/93 � 7/02 Arthur Andersen LLP, Atlanta, GA Sr. Designer/CD
1999 Creative Director: Initiated and visually enhanced multimillion-dollar proposals, national campaigns, and global projects
1996 Presentation Trainer and Technical advisor for the Atlanta department of over 20 employees and the SE Market Circle of 13 cities, and 6 states
1994 In House Graphic designer and multimedia projects. (i.e., brochures, invitations, signs, books, LCD presentations, newsletters, etc.)

3/90 - 3/93 Mookie Advertising, VA & Power Documents, GA
In-house Designer & Project Director
Managed projects from storyboard through delivery with intense customer interaction. Ran Digital and Small Press printing of finished graphics files.
Maintained store operations and directed up to 3 employees
Interviewed and hired talent for new projects as well as scheduling of work hours
Booked network time slots to run ads and verified completed run times
Created inter office graphics and promotions.

EDUCATION:

8/2013 � 12/2017 GA State University, Atlanta, GA ASBS_PSY
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (Awarded: Jan 05, 2018) (GPA 3.03)

03/04 The Art Institute of Atlanta Certificate
Received Web Design certificate of completion � March 2004

9/85 � 5/87 MD College of Art & Design, Silver Spring, MD AA
Associate of Art Degree in Visual Communications (GPA 2.57)
MCAD entrance award for portfolio excellence. (1985)
(HS) Honorable mention: Corcoran School of Art Contest � Washington, D.C. (1985)

Platforms: Windows & Mac
Software: Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)