Gracee Hayes
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Creative professional prepared to bring innovative design solutions to visual challenges. Known for collaborative approach and delivering high-quality results. Reliable with strong ability to adapt to evolving project requirements. Expertise in visual communication and layout design, valued for keen aesthetic sense and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Coordinator
BESCO
10.2024 - Current
- Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
- Collaborated with external agencies on advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and generate actionable insights for strategic planning purposes.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
Media Director
First Baptist Church Of Strawberry Plains
01.2019 - Current
- Analyzed media engagement and produced tracking reports.
- Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts and recordings.
- Used Adobe Software to design graphics.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Gracee Hayes Design Co
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Used Adobe CC to create graphics and layouts.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Designed layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
Graphic Design Intern
UT Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns.
- Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
Graphic Design Intern
Jim McMichael Signs And Truck Painting
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
Sales Associate
Dig Your Roots Boutique
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Media Technology: Design For Web & Print
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
Knoxville, TN10.2020
Skills
- Graphic design
- Logo / brand design
- Adobe Creative Suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- FlexiSign Pro
- Gerber OMEGA Composer
- Microsoft Suites: Office, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint
- Large format printers
- Vinyl printing / production
- HTML / CSS
- Print design
- PC and Mac platforms
- Digital marketing proficiency
- Trade show marketing
- Social media strategy
- Project management
- Social media
Qualities
- Driven
- Efficient
- Organized
- Relationship-Building
- Diligent
- Creative
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal / Written Communication
Accomplishments
National Society of Leadership and Success
2022 - Current
References
Colbie Simmons
(865) 910-6579
Professional Reference
Melissa Dos Santos
mrdos@pstcc.edu
Professor
Jason Fraker
(865) 824-6317
Senior Graphic Designer
Kurt Weiger
(865) 399-3520
Personal Reference
Timeline
Marketing Coordinator
BESCO
10.2024 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Gracee Hayes Design Co
05.2023 - 12.2024
Graphic Design Intern
UT Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graphic Design Intern
Jim McMichael Signs And Truck Painting
05.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Dig Your Roots Boutique
05.2020 - 12.2021
Media Director
First Baptist Church Of Strawberry Plains
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Media Technology: Design For Web & Print
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
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