Hey, I'm David!
I grew up in Maryland near Annapolis and have now lived in Lynchburg, VA since I came here for school back in 2016. I didn't grow up with a creative background but I slowly found my way to it throughout college. I pride myself on my multidisciplinary ability as I have experience in photography, videography, and motion graphics to compliment my skills in graphic design.
education
MFA Graphic Design | Liberty University (Fall 2020-may 2024)
I am currently finished with all the courses and am actively working on my final MFA thesis project. I anticipate officially graduating in May of 2024.
B.S. Strategic Communications | Liberty University (Fall 2016-may 2020)
I had a specialization in social media management as well as a minor in graphic design
My Experience
Communications Assistant | Liberty University office of Equity & Inclusion (March 2022 – Present)
• Designed graphics for both internal and external communications, adapting them to various digital and print display sizes.
• Created and implemented style guidelines for the various events and posts during each heritage month, striving for creative and culturally respectful branding while still matching the overall OEI brand.
• Documented cultural events put on by the department through photography and videography.
Summer graphic designer | Liberty University office of Residence life (summer 2020)
• Planned social media posts for Instagram and Facebook and scheduled them through Hootsuite.
• Fulfilled various design requests such as posters, informational guides for RAs, and video graphics
• Collaborated with creative video worker on multiple projects, providing motion graphics and designing assets for integration into video content.
• Created photos for use on social media and in digital and print resources
Asst. Photography editor | Liberty champion newspaper (June 2019 - May 2020)
• Photographed sports, concerts, and other events in the Lynchburg area based on the needs of the section editors and what stories they were planning to publish.
• Edited all photos taken throughout the week for use in newsprint and for posting online.
• Managed a team of around ten practicum and student volunteer photographers.
Creative media & Communications intern | Grace Baptist Church of Bowie, Md (summer 2018,2019)
• Communicated updates on church activities and community outreach events through social media posts
• Designed announcement slides for upcoming church events, as well as invitation cards, posters, and flyers.
• Assisted creative director in shooting and editing both still photos and videos.