Alana King

Graphic Designer

Kissimmee, FL

amalimedias@gmail.com

(407) 446-6207

5 years of combined experience in independent contracting, graphic design, entertainment and other client-facing roles. Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in both remote and on-site roles. Key achievements include:

-Served as the vector specialist for DavidSW's Miami Art Basel opening, overseeing the design of step and repeats, bottle wraps, and logo enhancements for prominent brands such as Carbone, D'Usse, Armand de Brignac, and DavidSW.

-Honored with multiple awards throughout educational career, including a 5th place in the National Adobe Competition, a Best in Category in Typography at the Florida Print Awards, and a Best in Show for Theatre Marketing at the District 11 Thespian Competition.

-Contributed freelance design services to Preservation Studios, a historic urban renovation company based in Buffalo, New York, by creating infographic project sheets.

-Served as a Student Arts Ambassador for the Osceola County ACE Coalition, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and the arts.

Education:

High School Diploma

August 2020-May 2024

-4.2 Weighted GPA

-1310 SAT

-30 ACT

-2024 ACE Coalation Arts Ambassador

-TKHS Graphic Design Agency Creative Director

-National Art Honor Society Member: 2022-2024

-TKHS Tech Theatre Member: 2021-2024

-TKHS Colorguard Member: 2022-2023

-TKHS National Honor Society Member: 2021-2023

-TKHS SGA Sophomore Historian: 2021-2022

Experience:

Remote Jr. Graphic Designer

February 2024-Present

-Providing media to various companies and clients in line with company standards

-Meeting and keeping up with company schedules and tasks

-Brainstorming and pitching ideas for marketing campaigns

Contract Visual and Concept Designer

January 2021-Present

-Providing print media and custom design to meet client needs

-Working with management and client to visualize event concepts and execute them on various medias

-Drawing and photographing event spaces to create concept art and project management sheets

Seasonal Receptionist

August 2023-December 2023

-Greeting and serving customers with friendliness and efficiency

-Scheduling appointments and answering questions via phone call

-Updating both physical and digital logs with any details and changes

-Counting and managing cash assets

Volunteer Art Teacher Assistant

October 2021-February 2022

-Assisting the art teacher with curriculum and carrying out lesson plans

-Organizing and setting up materials for students

-Interacting with students in an age-appropriate and friendly manner

-Assisting with clean up and closing of classroom

Contract Event Coordination Assistant

January 2019-December 2021

-Event day coordination, including cooperating with clients as well as managers

-Loading and unloading equipment to various sites

-Maintaining and cleaning equipment before and after events

-Adapting to a fast-paced environment to meet client needs

-Working 4-15 hours active and on foot, performing physical labor

Certifications and Licenses:

-Florida Driver's License

-Adobe Photoshop Certification

-Adobe Illustrator Certification

-Adobe Indesign Certification

-Project Management Certification

-Intuit Design for Delight Certification

-Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification

-Florida Food Handler's Certification

Awards and Achievements:

-Industry Scholar Designation Recepient

-Scholar Designation Recepient

-2024 KUA Kissimmee Utility Authority Scholarship Recepient

-2024 Valencia Gold Scholarship Recpient

-2024 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition Recipient

-2023 National Adobe Competition 5th Place Award

-District 11 Thespians Best of Show in Theatre Marketing

-Florida Print Awards Best in Category in Typography