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CHISA MERRIWEATHER

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hi there! I'm a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience. I love creating useful and beautiful things for people.

My passion for vibrant, colorful and clean concepts allows me to deliver solutions that delight clients.

When I am not designing, I am working for a non-profit organization which
is very close to my heart, Chase UR Dream.

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Highly creative and experienced graphic designer with knowledge of the latest design software, MAC and PC platforms, marketing and print design. Dynamic team player with excellent proofing ability. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments. Passionate about learning and increasing skills.

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
A.J DREXEL AUTISM INSTITUTE
DREXEL UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA
March 2019 to present

Responsible for designing, creating and supporting the distribution of an array of communication products and collaborating with the research team on the creation of a variety of marketing and informational materials. Such responsibilities include:

  • Managing Social Media content to promote community resources.

  • Design annual reports, brochures, logos and data visuals

  • Creation of Power Point presentations and scientific posters for national conferences

  • Special event collateral created and printed (signage, invitations, promotional giveaways)

  • Photographer for special events

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2015 to March 2019

Prrovided graphic support to in-house designers with special projects such as logo design, brochures, invitations, flyers and other marketing collateral.
Some freelance opportunities include:

  • American Bar Association
    - 2018 Annual meeting brochure

  • Aqua Swim Kids
    - Logo design, billboards & marketing collaterals

  • Ballard Sphar
    - Annual meeting brochures

  • Contour Marketing & Media 
    - White papers, quarterly seminar brochures, signage, PowerPoint presentations, app development, web banners

  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    - Ads, marketing collateral, billboards, web banners

  • Dechert LLP
    - Brochures, announcements, signage

  • HIAS Pennsylvania
    - 2016, 2017 Annual Report

  • Monarch School of Dance 
    - Logo design, signage for recitals & marketing collaterals

  • Women’s  Theater Company
    - Posters, playbills, web banners

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BALLARD SPAHR | PHILADELPHIA, PA

June 2012 to July 2015

Graphic designer for national law firm, providing design support for 15 U.S. offices. Responsible for the creation and printing of marketing collaterals using various graphics software all while maintaining the branded identity of the firm. Such materials include:

  • Attorney announcements

  • Firm newsletters, brochures, sponsorship ads, logos

  • Power Point presentations

  • Special event and seminar invitations (print and HTML)

  • Event signage

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
THE CREATIVE GROUP | PHILADELPHIA, PA

July 2011 to June 2012

Freelance graphic designer for various companies throughout the Philadelphia region. Hired to carryout everyday design needs from production work to design and layout. Some companies I have worked with include: Agency M, Bayada Nurses, Delaware Investments, Lincoln Financial Group, QVC, Shoprunner, Sills Communications and The Marathon Group.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

June 2010 to July 2011

Appointed by Contemporary Graphics (Pennsauken, NJ) to work as an onsite Graphic designer. Responsible for designing, printing and mounting signage; creating brochures, PowerPoint’s, invitations, newsletters, logos, email blasts, as well as other collaterals.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DECHERT LLP | PHILADELPHIA, PA & NY, NY

May 2005 to June 2010

Graphic designer for an international law firm, overseeing design support for 7 European offices. Responsible for creating marketing collaterals and providing graphical support using various graphics software all while maintaining the branded identity of the firm. Such materials include:

  • Attorney announcements (print and HTML)

  • Practice groups newsletters, brochures, e-mail blasts and publication ads

  • Power Point presentations

  • Firm wide invitations (print and HTML)

EDUCATION

MS Nonprofit Management (May 2025)
Drexel University

Certificate in Social Innovative Design
University of Pennsylvania

BFA Graphic Design
West Chester University

Web Design Certificate
Temple University

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•  Adobe Acrobat Pro

•  Adobe Experience Manager Mobile

•  Adobe Illustrator CC

•  Adobe InDesign CC

•  Adobe Photoshop CC

•  CRAFT

• Invision 

•  Keynote

•  Microsoft Excel

•  Microsoft Outlook

•  Microsoft Power Point

•  Microsoft Word

•  Pages

•  Sketch

REFERENCES Upon Request

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Services & Pricing

For Print items business cards, brochures, postcards and more.

NOTE: All pricing listed on this page does not include printing as that is determined by the nature of your project and quantity needed. Pricing is for design only and is based on an hourly rate.

Please contact me regarding rates for additional designs.

  • LOGOS

    • 3 design concepts $250

    • 5 design concepts $400

  • STATIONERY
    (letterhead, envelopes, business cards)

    • 2 design concept $250

    • 3 design concepts $400

  • BROCHURE/NEWSLETTERS
    (client provides finalized copy and photos) $75/per page

  • POSTCARDS, INVITATIONS, FLIERS (minimum of 1hr) $50/hr