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education

Master of Arts

Visual Media

University of Memphis

 

Bachelor of Arts

Creative Mass Media

University of Memphis

 

Study Abroad

Intermediate Spanish Language

Universidad de Costa Rica

skills

Creativity

Typography

Visual Communication

Design Principals

Color Theory

Layout and Composition

Print Production

Web Design

Photography

Time Management

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving

Marketing Knowledge

Software + Technical skills

Acrobat

AfterEffects

Dimension

Figma

Hootsuite

Illustrator

InDesign

Lightroom

MacOS

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Wix

Squarespace

EXPERIENCE

FedEx Institute of Technology, Memphis, TN

Designer & Media Strategist

January 2018—Present

  • Tasked with generating a wide array of collaterals, spanning print, social media, and website platforms, for the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) and its associated events, as well as the diverse research clusters.

  • Created and executed a social media strategy that increased FIT social following on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn by an average of 84% and impressions by an average of 89% in 2022.

  • Developed layout for presentations (digital & print) distributed to federal, state, and local government agencies, including technical graphics and data visualizations.

  • Collaborated with internal teams to understand and execute projects and strategies.

 

Freelance, Memphis, TN and Cincinnati, OH

Graphic Designer & Photographer

December 2015—Present

  • Discussing project requirements, objectives, timelines, and budgets to ensure meeting the client’s expectations.

  • Produced designs for clients such as brochures, banners, flyers, posters, business cards, social media graphics, advertisements, branding materials, websites, logos, photography, and video assets that exceeded client expectations resulting in 90% returning clients.

  • Balanced multiple projects and deadlines at once using detailed, listed objectives and time-management skills.

 

Meeman901Strategies, Memphis, TN

Assistant Firm Director

August 2016—May 2018

  • Started as lead graphic designer and promoted to assistant firm director based on ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead the team effectively.

  • Designed print and digital graphics delivering award-winning material.

Walt Disney World Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Disney College Program (Attractions)

January 2015—August 2015

  • Received 6 awards within that time for outstanding efficiency, safety, and/or customer service during guest interactions.

  • Overcame difficult social situations with guests by actively listening to their perspectives and finding solutions that will resolve the issue without escalating to involve management.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Howell, J. M. (2019, March). Out of the shadows: Female representation in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Presented to Open Division of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication southeast colloquium, Columbia, South Carolina.

Howell, J. M. (2019, August). Out of the shadows: Female representation in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Presented to Media Studies Division of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication national conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.*

 

*Top Student Paper 

awards

Top Student Paper—2019

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Kappa Tau Alpha Inductee—2019

Department of Journalism & Strategic Media, University of Memphis​

5th in National Logo Design—2017

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Media Designer of the Year—2017

Department of Journalism & Strategic Media, University of Memphis​

Media Designer of the Year—2016

Department of Journalism & Strategic Media, University of Memphis​

Outstanding Leadership—2016

Meeman 901 Strategies

 

Web Designer of the Year—2015

Department of Journalism & Strategic Media, University of Memphis​

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