PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Corporate Branding, Logo Design, Print Design, Typography, Photography, Photo Editing and Retouching, Production, Product Design, Packaging, Web Design, Design for Social Media, Video Editing, Illustration and Advertising.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

• Adobe: Acrobat, Indesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, XD

• Microsoft: Word, Excel, & Power Point

• Other: Procreate

EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design | March 2011 - November 2012

University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia, SC -Fulfilled Foundations & General Education Credits | August 2008 – December 2010

HONORS 

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude | SCAD 2012

• Dean's List | USC & SCAD 2008 - 2012

• GA Hope Scholarship | 2010 – 2012

• GA Academic Tuition Grant | 2010 – 2012

EXPERIENCE

Megan Boyd Design, LLC | Owner | Atlanta, GA | January 2013 - Present

Provide wide range of creative design, production and printing services.

Punch Digital Strategies | Associate Art Director | Shirlington, VA | August 2015 - May 2021

Generated innovative ideas across all digital communication platforms and print media. Worked closely with web developers throughout web design and implementation process for optimal user experience and website functionality. Helped to inspire colleagues and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions. Collaborated with Creative Director and ensured the agency’s philosophy was maintained throughout each project. Worked from conceptualization to completion on a wide scope of projects. Accountable for the leadership and direction of creative process within assigned teams. Managed own time within a large volume of work and tight deadlines.

US Department of Veterans Affairs | Graphic Designer | Washington D.C. | January 2014 - August 2015

Researched and developed graphics for VHA’s social media properties, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube accounts. Increased VHA’s social media presence and page interaction by publishing informative and relevant content and high quality graphics. Published and promoted available care options for Veterans in an accessible and engaging format. Assisted with maintaining and monitoring VHA’s social media accounts; and analyzed posts for building future media and marketing strategies. Developed media packages for VA’s 150 Medical Centers nationwide related to specific and significant events. Designed banners, badges, and iconography for va.gov/health pages, as well as infographics, flyers, and posters for both internal and external use. Managed office photo library and review media to ensure graphic standards guide consistency.
    

International Registries, INC | Graphic Designer | Reston, VA | July 2013 - November 2013

Produced all phases of design work at corporate headquarters and 25 regional locations including overseas. Designed company marketing and advertising media including publication ads, large format banners, informational booklets and pamphlets, digital and print invitations, promotional gifts, and newsletters. Managed all print and production tasks including obtaining estimates, blue-line approval, and press checks. Management and administration of advertising publication schedule and budget plan.

Lure Design, Inc | Design Intern | Orlando, FL | February 2013 - May 2013

Worked as contract graphic designer on key projects including work for Shutterfly, Ghost Train Orchestra, and Mega Trax. Design scope of work included original illustrations, web graphics and page embellishments, print design, and layout design. Trained and assisted with screen printing jobs; successful completion of daily production tasks.