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Emily Broersma

Spallumcheen

Summary

Experienced graphic designer specializing in social media marketing, creating engaging, brand-specific content for various businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Works with a diverse range of industries including dental offices, interior designers, landscapers, retail shops, and construction brands, infusing each project with a unique design perspective. Fueled by curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, always seeking new opportunities to enhance skills and stay creatively inspired. Approaches each project with a fresh perspective, adaptability, and a mindset that embraces the endless possibilities for discovery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Storytellit
08.2023 - Current
  • Created digital image files for use in digital marketing.
  • Met with content team to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.

Graphic Designer and Marketing Consultant

Freelance
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
  • Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.

Broadcaster

Dordt Media Network
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Worked as Graphics Operator, Director, and Camera Operator in various capacities for university live broadcasts
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of managers, producers and technical specialists.
  • Delivered high-quality live broadcasts of university athletic events
  • Worked collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
  • Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
  • Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
  • Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
  • Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and broadcast specalists to facilitate multimedia production.

Graphics Operator

Sioux Fall Skyforce
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Processed requests for graphics quickly and systematically to create efficient designs.
  • Applied animation techniques to create dynamic visual elements.
  • Inspected work and corrected imperfections to achieve top-quality deliverables.
  • Worked quickly to turn verbal information into well-designed graphics.
  • Monitored broadcast scripts, verifying on-time delivery and immediate issue resolution during live events.
  • Locating and operating graphics with a quick turn around in order to optimize the audience experience.

Graphic Design Intern

Yakima Branding
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
  • 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.
  • Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
  • Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa
05-2023

Skills

  • Graphic and media design
  • Digital design
  • Photography composition
  • Logo design
  • Project management abilities
  • Digital imagery
  • Digital graphics
  • Brand image management
  • Image manipulation
  • Logo creation
  • Video editing
  • Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
  • Adobe premiere
  • Avid pro tools
  • Adobe after effects
  • Design thinking
  • PC and mac platforms
  • Production layouts
  • Visual communication
  • Branding

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Storytellit
08.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer and Marketing Consultant

Freelance
05.2023 - 06.2025

Graphics Operator

Sioux Fall Skyforce
10.2022 - 03.2023

Graphic Design Intern

Yakima Branding
06.2022 - 07.2022

Broadcaster

Dordt Media Network
08.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Dordt University

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Dordt University
Emily Broersma