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Nice to meet you! My name is Tatyana Thomas, I specialize in design and social media. I have over 70 houseplants, which all need love and care. I want to give that same attention and care to your business, so that it can bloom into the best version of itself possible.

 

Welcome to Mellow Bloom Studios!

Resume
past experience

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2019

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Bachelors of Arts - Spanish

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Experience

Dills Architects, Virginia Beach

Marketing, Communications, and Branding Specialist

February 2023 - Present

  • Designed and managed the development of all marketing collateral, and ensured documents are well-branded, have a consistent appearance and clear identity.

  • Critically and qualitatively reviewed RFP’s/RFQ’s, etc. for requirements, developed proposal structure and contents to address the requirements and took an active role in adhering to the requirements.

  • Managed the process and organization of proposal assets, presentation materials, and all visual graphics and images.

  • Worked with CSO to conduct a formal review of both successful and unsuccessful proposals; wrote a debrief report and communicated findings to the team.

  • Assisted with groundbreakings and other promotional events, including corporate gatherings, civic and political functions.

  • Managed the development and implementation of new promotional and marketing programs.

  • Maintained the sponsorship program, award submission program, proposal tracking database, and client contact database.

  • Responsible for scheduling photoshoots, drone shoots, and other visuals once large projects were complete.

  • Photographed events, projects, and other milestones to build marketing campaigns.

  • Designed, managed, and developed copy for both social media accounts.

The Port of Virginia, Norfolk

Communications Design Specialist

December 2019 - February 2023

  • Responsible for supporting all departments and divisions by executing a wide range of creative solutions. 

  • Graphic design projects include brochure design, printed sales materials, project updates, map creation, monitor slide design, newsletter design, and ongoing website development support. 

  • Served as the keeper of the brand, by completing audits on all presentations and assets that colleagues use.

  • Managed the digital asset manager by organizing, photoshopping, and naming, over 1000 photo and video assets.

  • Designed and implemented presentation templates to the entire organization, and working with colleagues to routinely update and design pre-approved slides.

  • Assisted in video development by shooting, scripting, editing, and publishing video campaigns. Including the largely anticipated virtual 2020 State of the Port.

  • Served as the sole photo and video expert in the organization to capture and document new equipment, large events, and project updates. Also communicated with drone pilots and other contractors for larger projects.

  • Championed the social media design strategy for the port by researching the opportunity for greater social media engagement on all platforms, conducting surveys, developing unique platform personas, measuring analytics, and collaborating across all divisions.

  • Managed all 4 social media accounts by planning an editorial calendar, developing, designing social media content, strategically posting, managing platform personas, tracking marketing programs to nurture leads and engage customers, and providing monthly recommendations that enhance future performance and measurements. Doubled the engagement and increased followers on all 4 channels. 

  • Supported the design and development of an updated brand experience guideline by providing ongoing creative input along with long-term design strategy collaboration with the design manager. 

  • Proposed ideas and strategies based on trends to identify gaps and opportunities to better optimize processes and systems.

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College of Computing and Informatics, UNC Charlotte

Graphic Design Intern

August 2018 - May 2019

  • Designed graphics and print items for the department including brochures, program pamphlets, and online graphics. 

  • Supported the 19th Annual 2018 Cybersecurity Symposium by developing the program materials and providing photography.

  • Coordinated a department wide update for all faculty and staff headshots within the College of Computing and Informatics by utilizing google products and Adobe Photoshop. 

Crayton Heritage Letterpress, Charlotte

Production Assistant

January 2018 - May 2018

  • Experience with data entry by inputting graphic design works into a content management system. 

  • Arranged foil & die-cut projects in Adobe Illustrator & sent carefully placed .ai files to contractors that manufactured foil plates.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, Charlotte

Graphic Design Intern

January 2017 - May 2017

  • Created content and helped promote campaigns to increase blood and financial donors.

  • Distributed appreciation awards nationwide for loyal donors.

  • Established office-wide templates that are still in use for donor certificates & donor cards.

  • Curated content for a social media campaign for the Carolina Panthers Blood Drive. 

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