Specializations
Corporate Branding | UX/UI Design | Illustration | Animation | Mobile APIs | Web Design
Videography | Iconography | Drone Photography | Creative Direction
Social Media Marketing | Copywriting
Tool Kit
Adobe Creative Suite | 10 years+ (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom)
Google G Suite | 10 years+
Figma | 3 years+
Software Engineer (Java, C++, Python) | 2 years
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science, Southern New Hampshire University (c/o 2025)
4.0 GPA
3x President’s List Honoree (SNHU)
9x Honor Roll (SNHU)
NSLS Honors Society
Coursera Professional Certificate, Google UX Design, 2023
Associate of Applied Science in Web Graphic Design, DeVry University, 2014
Contact
Monday-Friday | 9am - 5pm EST
Cell: (770) 309-1141
Email: dswinkgfx@gmail.com
Professional Experience
With over a decade of experience leading creative marketing and graphic design initiatives, I bring a rare blend of artistic vision, strategic thinking, and technical acumen to every project I undertake. My work has shaped the visual IP of Fortune 500 brands, and I’ve helped both startups and global enterprises build magnetic brand identities, compelling user experiences, and results-driven digital campaigns.
As a Senior Graphic Designer and freelance Creative Director, I've led high-impact projects across print, digital, and experiential design, crafting stories that connect with audiences across platforms. Certified in UX/UI design and backed by hands-on experience creating seamless, human-centered digital interfaces, I’ve built intuitive web and mobile applications that prioritize usability, accessibility, and brand cohesion.
Now, as a new graduate in Software Engineering, I’m equipped with deep knowledge of programming principles, software design patterns, and data structures. My academic journey has included developing full-stack applications, engaging in algorithmic problem-solving, and applying agile methodologies to collaborative team projects.
This evolving fusion of design expertise and engineering skill positions me uniquely at the crossroads of creativity and code. I’m passionate about transforming ideas into innovative, scalable digital experiences—bridging the gap between beautiful design and functional development.
Core Competencies:
• Creative Direction & Brand Identity: Adobe CC, Figma
• UI/UX Design (Certified – Google UX/UI Professional Certificate)
• Front-End & Back-End Development (Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Android Studio)
• Visual Communication & Design Systems
• Agile Development & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Prototyping Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision
• Tech Stack: Java, Python, Git/GitHub, Firebase, REST APIs, SQL, Javascript, MongoDB
• Cloud & Data Foundations: AWS basics, database design, data structures & algorithms
• Accessibility & Inclusive Design