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% 100%
Illustrator 100% 100%
Muse 95% 95%
Dreamweaver 90% 90%
Photoshop 90% 90%
Animate 80% 80%
Experience Design 40% 40%
Premiere 30% 30%
After Effects 15% 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% 100%
Social Media Strategy 90% 90%
CMS 90% 90%
WordPress 85% 85%
Photo Editing 85% 85%
Photography 80% 80%
Videography 75% 75%
Video Editing 50% 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