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Hayley Gilmore
Teaching
Social Media Marketing
Digital Illustration

Versatile and conscientious designer with over 13 years of experience. Looking for full-time remote work.

Biography

With over 13 years of work experience, I design compelling work for print design and digital media. I have experience with advertising, marketing, corporate identity, brand management, and new media communication in my current role. In addition, I am proficient in design software used in the design process, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. As a result, I can integrate my versatile design skills, including layout, editorial design, typography, design patterns, and photo retouching, into various marketing materials. My experience with designing digital content for social media also allows me to synthesize information quickly. In 2013, I received an MFA in Graphic Design from the University of Memphis. I developed the ability to craft a story through design, determine solutions and alternatives when necessary, and articulate my decisions clearly from my graduate studies. Furthermore, I have managed classrooms online and in person. I have also learned how to guide and evaluate students while teaching undergraduate courses. This process has carried over into my professional life when working alongside my colleagues. During my spare time, I manage Ladies Who Design. This digital studio offers resources and a supportive platform for female creatives. SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Web Design (CSS, HTML, and CMS), Wordpress, Squarespace, Visual Communication, Digital Design, Print Design, Typographic Design, Social Media, Canva, Later App, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook and Exchange, Gmail Suite, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Meetings, Discord, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Basecamp, Collaborating, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking

Skills

Roles

  • Mastery
  • Mastery

Technical Skills

  • Basic

Other Skills

  • Advanced
  • Advanced

Work Experience

2016 – Present day

Founder

Ladies Who Design, LLC (Columbus, MS)
Builds and manages a community of over 200K+ combined members across Instagram, Facebook, Patreon, and Discord. Creates and manages all content and strategy for company website and social accounts.

2013 – Present day

Graphic Designer

Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS)
Completed 87 client projects out of 170 projects assigned to the design team in 2020-2021 while working remotely. Relied upon by supervisors to solve design challenges & provide high quality work.

2019 – 2019

Adjunct Professor

Mississippi University for Women (Columbus, MS)

2017 – 2019

Online Instructor

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home (Mountain Home, AR)
Developed online curriculum for Fine Arts-Visual (Online) using BlackBoard CMS, which introduced visual arts to all students regardless of background or experience.

2011 – 2013

Customer Service Gnomie

Muddy's Bake Shop (Memphis, TN)
Provided excellent customer service and operated cash register under high stress situations. Served hundreds of people on a weekly basis.

2009 – 2013

Graduate Student

Universtiy of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
Full time graduate assistant and instructor for the Graphic Design department at the University of Memphis. Courses Taught: Computer Assisted Graphic Design, Visual Thinking

2008 – 2009

Graphic Designer

Kwik Kopy Printing Solutions (Columbus, MS)
Provided customer service and designed printed materials in a fast paced environment.

2008 – 2008

Design Center Intern

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (Columbus, MS)
Intern within the design center. Worked with senior designer and team of screen printers to provide mass produced wall covering samples for customers across the country.

Education

2009 – 2013

MFA

University of Memphis

Graphic Design

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design - Thesis on independent publishing in a digital age. Full time graduate assistant and instructor for the Graphic Design department at the University of Memphis.

2004 – 2008

BFA

Mississippi University for Women

Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design.