My name is Sharifa Reynolds. I am a graphic designer, an aspiring creative director, and an entrepreneur who specializes in creating dreams for clients and breathing life into their projects. I have been designing for nearly 7 years, and have been loving every minute of it. I am a creative thinker and I love to be able to bring my ideas to clients to create something amazing. I am a graduate of Old Dominion University where I got my B.F.A. My concentration was graphic design and I minored in marketing. I have strong passion for both.
Branding is my strong suit and I enjoy getting to work for different people and their brands to help them stand out from their competition. I love working on brand strategies and assist them in marketing the best way they can. If your branding is not where it needs to be for your business to be successful, I am here to help. Lets work together and create something amazing!
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
Sumitomo Drive Technologies - Chesapeake, VA
April 2019 - Present
Finishing tasks of making flyers, ads, brochures, and web ads. In charge of designing the semi annual company magazine and making various marketing collateral (calendars, holiday cards, etc.). Managing the company’s social media accounts on multiple platforms. Coordinating with vendors for promotional material and tradeshows. Helps with various other projects with coworkers. All projects require working on a tight deadline
Junior Graphic Designer
Sumitomo Drive Technologies - Chesapeake, VA
January 2017 to 2019
Finishing tasks of making flyers, ads, brochures, and web ads. In charge of designing the semi annual company magazine and making various marketing collateral (calendars, holiday cards, etc.). Helps with various other projects with coworkers. All projects require working on a tight deadline
Graphic Design Intern
Sumitomo Drive Technologies - Chesapeake, VA
June 2016 to January 2017
Support for the head designer. Finishing tasks of making flyers, ads, brochures, and web ads. In charge of designing the semi annual company magazine. In charge of making various marketing collateral (calendars, holiday cards, etc.). Helps with various other projects with coworkers
Junior Graphic Designer
Colley Avenue Copies & Graphics Inc
November 2015 to February 2016
Designs flyer, ads, banners, etc. for a variety of clientele, works in production to create products for clients, and assists in branding for new businesses less
Marketing and Design Director
Student Activities Council
August 2013 to May 2015
Managed the SAC website, odusac.com, responsible for creative marketing, as well as designing print, and other promotional materials, create the semester calendar, created and managed the street team, served as the official photographer at any requested event, and worked to brand SAC and form "brand recognition" with the SAC name and logo for all students
Notable Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Dimension
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Management