Danielle Arrington

DANIELLE ARRINGTON DE SI G N E R PORTFOLIO CONTACT t:- | e:- behance.net/DanielleArrington linkedin.com/in/danielle-arrington-6b932854 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Old Dominion University Housing & Residence Life November 2016 – Present Assistant Director for Communications • Assists division director in the development of a strategic communications plan to support the mission, goals and objectives. • Aides in the development, implementation and management of external communications efforts. • Identifies opportunities to support division initiatives and develop materials to promote and publicize these activities. • Ensures that all communications materials uphold brand standards and expectations. • Oversee day-to-day operations of specific year-round communications programs. • Support director in developing and overseeing annual budget. • Create and supervise staff in the development of printed and digital materials through the expert use of typography, composition, and other design principles. Old Dominion University Housing & Residence Life June 2014 – November 2016 Communications Specialist •Developed print and web based designs from concept to completion. • Designed within brand guidelines on a range of projects. • Supervised graduate and undergraduate level employees. • Managed and maintained an active voice of departmental social media accounts. • Kept departmental website current with the latest information and announcements. • Created graphics and marketing materials for conventions and promotional events. • Retouched photos for use in print and on the web. • Coordinated with vendors while ordering departmental apparel. Old Dominion University Housing & Residence Life June 2013 – May 2014 Graphic Designer • Prepared documents for print. • Assisted with creating large scale displays. • Completed projects within tight time constraints. • Utilized Photoshop to retouch photos meant for publication. • Responsible for the concept, design and production of print and presentation materials. EDUCATION Old Dominion University Graduated 2014 SKILLS Bachelor of Fine Arts Concentration: Drawing & Design Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Experience Manager Typography Photography