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773·892·9281 The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, BS Graphic Design

alysia.slusser@gmail.com Animal Behavior College, Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Westminster, Colorado
E X PE R I E N CE
S O F T WA R E Art Director, IES Abroad • 2018-Present
+ Guide the creative vision of the organization, and maintain consistently high design
InDesign
and brand standards across the globe.
DESIGN

Illustrator + Manage an internal team of designers, videographers, project managers, and

Photoshop student photographers.
+ Maintain employee performance reviews and monitor workloads.

Figma
+ Establish and manage design-related budgets and expenses.
+ Present brand marketing plans to internal stakeholders.
U X /U I

Adobe XD

Wordpress & Squarespace Senior Designer, IES Abroad • 2016-2018

+ Design all print and digital marketing-related materials including 14 study abroad
catalogs (600+ pages), brochures, print & digital advertising, social media graphics
Premiere Pro
& user experience for IESabroad.org.
V I D EO

After Effects + Manage freelance designers and student photographers.

Spark AR + Collaborate with IES Abroad staff across the globe to ensure brand consistency.
+ Provide design support for all email marketing.
+ Manage the IES Abroad photo library through a Digital Asset Management system.
VO LU NTE E R I N G
IES Abroad Senior Designer, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation • 2013-2016
+ Women’s Employee Resource Group Co-Lead
+ Expand the public brand presence and awareness through educational videos, print
Humane Society of Boulder Valley materials, and advertising.
+ Behavior Program Trainer
+ Redesign the public website to bring the corporate online presence up-to-date.
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council + Design all print materials including annual reports, brochures, and project proposals.
Hungryroot is looking for a highly collaborative, creative, and strategic leader to join our growing Marketing team. As Associate Creative Director, you’ll help lead creative output

+ Arts & Culture - Vice President across the team, bringing our brand to life and further accelerating the growth of a thriving business. You’ll work closely with the Creative Director to craft Hungryroot’s creative

+ Create video reviews for all projects annually. vision, and be a key leader in the ongoing development of our Tone of Voice and Visual Identity. You’ll have the opportunity to manage and mentor creatives, giving direction and

Second City Canine Rescue providing ongoing feedback and support.

+ Design Lead & Foster

Freelance Design You should have a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns, and a passion for creating smart, joy-inducing work while energizing and inspiring

One Tail At a Time

those around you. The ideal candidate will have experience in an agency setting with a strong background in art direction and copywriting.

+ For 15 years, I have built clean, innovative designs with a focus on creative
+ Behavior Center Trainer & Foster Oversee creative development to help grow, elevate, and differentiate Hungryroot in the marketplace.

leadership & strategic thinking. A few organizations I have designed for are:
Partner with the Creative Director to develop and maintain Hungryroot’s brand identity.

Work with the Creative Director and other stakeholders to develop engaging and effective campaigns.

The American Red Cross · ASPCA · Feeding America · Forbes Travel · The United
I NTE R E S T S
Work with other Marketing leaders and external partners on strategies across digital and print channels.

Nations Foundation · St. Anthony Hospital · Ronald McDonald House Charities ·

Help educate and support our customers with a best-in-class onboarding and delivery experience.

Partner with other Creative leaders to develop new photo/video styles and content.

Pittie Clothing · Anything is Pawzible Work closely with our Creative Operations team to prioritize tasks and improve processes.

Biking Camping Dog Training

Manage and mentor the design and copy functions, identifying opportunities for partnership and growth.

Have a strong grasp on our customers, the competitive landscape, and historical learnings in order to advocate for strategic creative within the organization.

Certified Dog Trainer, Anything is Pawzible • 2020-2023 Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Requirements

Gardening Hiking Kayaking + Conduct group and private training for puppy, basic, intermediate, and tricks
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, a related field, or equivalent industry experience

7+ years of experience leading projects and teams, with a focus on copy strategy and art direction

training courses. Strong portfolio showcasing your ability to develop and execute successful creative campaigns

Running Traveling Yoga-ing

Excellent leadership, team-building, and collaboration skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools (Sketch, Figma)