Resume
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Desiree' M. Slaughter
Creative Professional, Solopreneur, Certified Techie, Digital Creator
Lansing, MI, USA
Professional Summary
8 years of college education, 17 years of professional experience, 5 years of freelancing, independent learning, tight deadlines, and countless hours have shaped me into the creative professional that I am today. My objective is to positively impact clients, co-workers, and the Internet using my skills and experience to design compelling and attractive websites and brands. I am seeking to leverage an extensive design and technical background to secure a challenging opportunity in my field.
Highlighted Skills
- Branding & Graphic Design 80%
- Web Design & Development 90%
- Content Marketing 60%
- Customer Service 95%
- Writing 75%
Work Experience
Brand Specialist and WordPress Web Designer
Brand & Press Studio
2008-Present
Youth Advisor, Direct Care (Footprints)
Peckham
2023-Present
Women's Economic Empowerment Outreach Coordinator
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing/AmeriCorps VISTA
2023-Present
Delivery Partner (Delivery Driver)
GoPuff
2022-Present
Banquet Server
Lansing Center/Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA)
2023-2023
Shopper and Driver
Shipt
2022-2023
Content Marketer
Public Sector Consultants
2022-2023
WordPress Web Developer
Michigan Creative
2021-2022
Education
Digital Marketing Nanodegree
Udacity/OneBIT
2022-2023
Information Technology Pathways 6
Focus: HOPE Information Technology Center
2022-2022
Media and Communications Certificate
Full Sail University
2020-2021
Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science
Full Sail University
2016-2017
Media Arts & Technology, Bachelor of Arts
Michigan State University
2008-2015
Affiliations
Co-Host/Facilitator
MIpreneur (formerly Lansing Marketing Hackers Group)
2024-Present
Member
U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
2023-Present
Member
Blacks In Technology Foundation
2022-Present
Member
Rising Tide Society (Southeast Michigan Chapter)
2020-Present
Certifications
IT Essentials
2022
TestOut PC Pro
2022