Danielle Ellis
GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER
I enjoy all things artistic. With experience in music, acting, and creative writing, I consider myself a well-rounded person.
Design, though, is my passion.


Software Skills
- InDesign 100%
- Illustrator 100%
- Muse 95%
- Dreamweaver 90%
- Photoshop 90%
- Animate 80%
- Experience Design 40%
- Premiere 30%
- After Effects 15%
Education
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design | Graduated May 2016
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
Associate’s Degree | Graduated May 2013
Experience
TOWNNEWS.COM
Web Designer | Jan 2019 – Present
WHBF-TV
Digital Coordinator | Feb 2017 – Feb 2019
Prairie Radio Communications
Graphic Designer | Oct 2016 – Jan 2017
Empressive GeoDesigns
Graphic Designer | May 2016
Charleston Southern University
Lead Designer | Aug 2015 – May 2016
Athletics Promotions & Marketing Assistant | Aug 2014 – May 2015
Additional Experience
Volunteer Experience
Peoplefund
Small Business Marketing Mentor | 2016 – 2020
American Red Cross
Graphic Designer | 2016 – 2018
Sunshine Community Service Center
Graphic Designer | 2008 – 2013
Step Ladder Tutoring Service
Math & Science Tutor | 2011-2013
Organizations
PeopleFund | 2016 – Present
AIGA | 2015 – Present
Sigma Kappa Detla | 2013 – Present
Certifications
Lynda.com
Become a Digital Marketer | 2016
Become a Content Marketer | 2016
Novoed.com
How Writers Write Fiction 2016: Storied Women | 2016
Lean Startup Principles for Social Enterprises | 2016
Social Entrepreneurship | 2016
Additonal Skills
Technical Skills
- HTML/CSS 100%
- Social Media Strategy 90%
- CMS 90%
- WordPress 85%
- Photo Editing 85%
- Photography 80%
- Videography 75%
- Video Editing 50%
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Empathy
Awards
- PeopleFund | Volunteer of the Year, 2016
- WHBF-TV | Employee of the Month, 2017
- Featured in the Indigio Design Newsletter | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019