During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began providing freelance web, graphic, and professional design services to businesses needing help building or enhancing their online presence.
Available Design Services
- Business and e-commerce website setup and design
- Business branding including website and social media identity (profile & cover images, post templates)
- Social media post creation based on provided subject matter and information
- PowerPoint design and polishing
- Microsoft Word & PowerPoint templating
- Proofreading and copy editing
- Photo editing
- Website graphics
- Business cards
- Marketing material (brochures, fliers, etc.)
- Product packaging design
- Branded merchandise (mugs, mousepads, Post-its, notebooks, etc.)
- Accessible Word & PowerPoint design for individuals with disabilities using screen readers
- And more
Feel free to contact me to discuss your design needs.
Experience
Freelance experience
Since September 2020, I have worked as an independent contractor for small businesses as well as a company that receives contracts from organizations such as Microsoft, Special Olympics, World Expo, Canva, and more.
In the past months, I have:
- Designed lesson templates for the above organizations in Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
- Edited and created PowerPoints used in Microsoft Education videos
- Created graphics used in Microsoft Education videos
- Copy edited course materials and video scripts for the above
- Designed brochures for Microsoft education applications and other companies
- Created business social media posts and graphics
- Set up, designed, and maintained websites for independent businesses
- Produced product photography for independent small businesses
- Performed LMS (Learning management system) data updates
- Designed product packaging and marketing materials for small businesses
- Designed and set up sales funnel landing pages and checkouts
- Created and managed Facebook ads
- And more
Small Business Experience
As a small business owner (If Wishes Were Ponies) since 2005, I have extensive experience in several areas of business ownership, management, and administration, which is important when it comes to design and content creation.
- Business and e-commerce websites — Content and features required to have a fully-functional business and legally compliant website
- Written content — Length, format, and verbiage that is easy for customers and clients to consume and digest
- Image requirements — Resolution and dimensions required for websites and social media
- Product photography — Formats needed to fit e-commerce platforms and be visually appealing to consumers
- Shipping — Shipping costs associated with various types and sizes of product packaging
- Facebook and Instagram ads — Image and layout dimensions for the various ad placements including Facebook mobile and desktop news feed, story, marketplace, Messenger; and Instagram feed, Instagram story, etc.
- Knowledge of intellectual property (copyright and trademarks) laws and requirements
Software and Platforms
- WordPress
- Woocommerce
- Wix
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Affinity Designer
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Spark Post