LATASHA ANDERSON
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021 – PRESENT
Graphic Designer
BRAND IQ | CARY, NC – Brand marketing consulting firm specializing in digital marketing
Working as a contractual designer providing both print and digital marketing assets for such companies as Dairy Queen and 1st Source Research.
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Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites
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Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
JUNE 2012 – JUNE 2019
Graphic/Email Designer and Creative Director
CARROT-TOP INDUSTRIES, INC. | HILLSBOROUGH, NC – Privately-owned company and one of the largest, independent flag dealers in America, specializing in providing schools, government agencies, institutions, and businesses with patriotic and customized solutions for over 40 years.
Developed and executed data-driven marketing strategies and campaigns with a strong focus on driving lead acquisition, engagement, and retention to deliver on key business objectives and meet ROI / KPI targets. Defined and drove strategy to increase engagement across all email and newsletter streams including new products/features, introductions, onboarding, transactional messages, promotions and (re) engagement. Drove continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving performance and deepening customer relationships through email and print communications. Developed both retention and trigger-based campaigns driving customer engagement and revenue. Identify opportunities to enhance audience, timing, and cadence to improve efficiencies and performance of campaigns.
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Supports the day-to-day project workflow for Personalization & Email initiatives
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Creates, coordinates, and maintains project timelines and schedules
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Works in partnership with business stakeholders and creative teams to develop strong CRM campaigns that deliver a strong customer experience
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Plan and execute ongoing testing (layout, format, frequency, copy, etc.) to continuously improve email performance
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Communicates project schedule, requirements, and status to colleagues and stakeholders
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Responsible for creating and sharing meeting agendas, as well as the distribution of follow-up notes and action items
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Enable service platform business users to perform tasks more efficiently by providing training and creating documentation of new and existing processes and enhancements
APR 2012 TO JUL 2017
Graphic Designer
TELIT | RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC – Twenty-year pioneer and leader in enterprise-grade Internet of Things (IoT) products and software.
Worked as a contractual designer providing both print and digital marketing assets such as banners, posters, and web graphics for company conferences and trade shows.
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Communicating with clients to determine their requirements and budget
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Working with clients and advising them regarding design style, format, print production and timelines
EDUCATION
JUNE 2011
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, ART INSTITUTE OF RALEIGH-DURHAM | DURHAM, NC
• Member and scholarship winner of AIGA Raleigh
• GPA: 3.6/4.0