Hi, I'm Shem
Senior Graphic Designer with 8+ years of experience designing print and digital marketing materials in regulated environments. Proven ability to develop campaign concepts, execute branded assets, and partner cross-functionally with global marketing, commercial, and internal teams. Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, print production, presentation design, and brand guidelines.
Experience
Remote
- Led visual storytelling for executive level presentations, global keynotes, and strategic sales pitches supporting AWS cloud solutions globally.
- Translated complex technical systems, AI-driven services, and cloud architectures into clear, compelling visual concepts.
- Built and maintained a global asset library (Presentation templates, diagrams, templates, branded visuals, motion content) that thousands of people now use. Made it easy for teams to self-serve without losing quality.
- Supported $100M+ in proposals by partnered closely with product managers, engineers, and marketing stakeholders daily.
- Ran trainings and created reusable templates and AI automations to help teams adhere to brand standards and output quality content.
- Always connected to latest trends by being active in communities like AIGA, APMP and learning skills in AI, Figma, and Adobe.
Wilmington, OH
- Designed training presentations for 200+ new hires that actually worked and improved retention by 40%.
- Created scalable visual systems that enhanced operational clarity and boosted performance during peak seasons.
- Led site-wide initiatives to reduce attrition and strengthen team development as a Black Employee Network (BEN) chapter board member.
Cincinnati, OH
- Taught Design Aesthetics with an emphasis on branding, visual systems, hierarchy, and 3D illustration frameworks.
- Developed curriculum blending theory with practical design system applications to strengthen student expertise.
- Facilitated real-world networking by connecting students with professionals.
Cincinnati, OH
- Built brand systems and marketing assets for financial clients (U.S. Bank, Fifth Third, Chase).
- Handled print production by coordinating with vendors, making sure deliverables are printed to the same quality as designed.
- Worked across design and architecture teams to keep brand work consistent and high-quality.
New York, NY
- Managed design initiatives for financial clients, integrating physical and digital brand elements into cohesive, engaging brand experiences.
- Created brand identity work and marketing materials for financial clients (Bank of New York, Chase, Credit Suisse).
- Met daily budget goals for hundreds of projects. Increased project collaboration through leadership.
Internship Experience
Procter & Gamble – Headquarters | Package Design & Social Media Brand Management
Fall 2016
UC Foundation – Cincinnati, OH | Non-Profit Marketing Intern
Summer 2016
Gensler – New York | Brand Management Co-op
Summer 2015 and Spring 2016
University of Cincinnati - Architect's Office | Brand Design Co-op
Spring 2014
Education & Certifications
MBA, Marketing Focused
University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner Virtual College of Business
B.S. Graphic Design (Interaction Design focused)
University of Cincinnati, DAAP
Certifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner | APMP Foundation (v3) | Advanced Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Certifications
Core Technical Skills
Brand Development | Systems Visualization | Marketing Strategy | Data Visualization | Presentation Design | Technical Diagrams | HighSpot | Adobe Creative Suite | PowerPoint | Figma | SketchUp | v0 | Supabase | n8n | Google Slides | Keynote Slides | B2B SaaS
