CV/Resume
Brittany A. Laws
Self Employed - Freelance Designer
Baltimore, MD • 08/2016 - Current
· Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
· Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
· Created and updated trend boards investigated changing conditions and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected changes.
· Coordinated, created, and scheduled content, designs, and periodic updates to a company website.
· Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and managing project milestones.
· Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
· Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
· Put together videos for social media, advertising, and informational purposes.
· Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
· Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
· Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
Bromo Seltzer Art Tower - Resident Artist
Baltimore, MD • 09/2019 - 10/2020
· Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop a positive rapport for future opportunities.
· Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
· Maintained and shared artistic work portfolios to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
· Made use of materials, such as pastel, computer software, paints, and pencils, to complete unique pieces for customers.
· Advertised and sold artwork at local markets and established all piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs, and raw material costs.
· Created and updated trend boards investigated changing conditions and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected changes.
· Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
· Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and managing project milestones.
Intersection Of Change Jubilee Arts - Program Manager
Baltimore, MD • 07/2019 - 12/2019
· Provide Artistic Direction for programming and client projects
· Train youth in product development and design
· Established partnerships and community collaboration with local universities
· Facilitate client projects by soliciting services and deliverables are delivered on time
· Assist with grant writing and reporting
· Supervise and support the art production team's growth composed of youth, educators, and volunteers.
· Monitor program budget and expenses for grant reporting
· Manage inventory tracking, monthly income, yearly Profit and Loss statements
· Used sprout social and social media analytics to analyze conversion rates across multiple digital channels.
· Worked with youth to devised strategies and roadmaps to support product vision and value to the business.
· Coordinated daily tasks, including recruitment, office upkeep, and inventory maintenance.
Morgan State University Benjamin A. Quarels Institute - Website Developer
Baltimore, MD • 12/2015 - 06/2016
· Established presentation consistency across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and other common browser interfaces.
· Oversaw web platform testing, troubleshooting, and user sampling before live deployment.
· Designed developed, and implemented software applications for a website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
· Determined coding requirements for site creation, including e-commerce capability, security, and specialized scripts.
· Implemented Google-based and other campaigns with a slant toward SEO.
· Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, plugins, and functionality for continuous improvement.
Morgan State University Community Service Program - Social Media Coordinator
Baltimore, MD • 07/2015 - 06/2016
· Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
· Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding.
· Tracked innovations in social media and worked with key functional groups to adopt emerging technology.
· Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases.
· Increased customer engagement through social media.
· Managed social media accounts for four programs generating interest for existing and upcoming products or service releases.
· Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
· Developed social media content and graphic to increase engagement with customers.
Awards
· Morgan State University Office of Community Service: Striving & Appreciation Department Award 2018
· Morgan State University Office of Community Service: Coordinator Achievement Award 2016-2018
· The United States of America President's Volunteer Service Award: Lifetime Achievement Award 2016
· Coordinator Appreciation Award 2014