Resume
Learn more about my background and where I've beenI am NOT currently looking for full-time employment! I AM open to freelance and contract opportunities.
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Desiree' M. Slaughter, CTA
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%
Highlighted Work Experience
Brand Specialist and WordPress Web Designer
Brand & Press Studio
2008-Present
Sales and Promotions Assistant
Townsquare Media
7/2024-Present
Women's Economic Empowerment Outreach Coordinator
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing/AmeriCorps VISTA
12/2023-Present
Member
AmeriCorps VISTA
12/2023-Present
Content Marketer
Public Sector Consultants
9/2022-6/2023
WordPress Web Developer
Michigan Creative
11/2021-5/2022
Highlighted Education
Business Analytics Nanodegree
Udacity (OneTen/BIT)
2024-Present
Certificate of Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University (Bank of America Institute)
2024-Present
Media Arts & Technology, Bachelor of Science
Michigan State University
2008-2015
Highlighted 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
Highlighted Certifications
IT Essentials
2022
