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Steve Ramirez

Columbia

Summary

Communications professional with proven track record of effective media relations and strategic messaging. Known for delivering impactful communication plans that align with organizational goals. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Over 7 years of graphic design experience and approaching 2 years of professional marketing and communications expertise.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Design Intern

Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Graphic Design intern working on creating posts for social media as well as contributing to the "Print is" campaign, which advocates and informs others on the benefits and facts of the printing industry. Along with social media, responsibilities include creating magazine ads and promos to potential donors to PICA and others in the printing industry, showing why the printing industry is growing and worth investing your time and money in. Methods used during internship:

  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
  • Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas for upcoming projects.
  • Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Created engaging social media content to boost online presence and follower engagement.

Communications Specialist

SC EPSCoR, South Carolina Research Authority
09.2023 - Current

Maintain media relations, social media, website development, digital content creation and traditional outreach, as well as upfront research and metric-driven analysis to support continuous improvement of communications strategies in line with SC EPSCoR’s mission and programs. A few methods implemented:

  • Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
  • Ensured consistent brand messaging across all external communications channels, leading to a strong brand identity.
  • Maintained corporate website using content management systems and associated plugins.
  • Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
  • Communicated company updates, events, and promotions through different media channels to increase awareness
  • Created printed material to help promote events and increase engagement and awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2023

Skills

  • Internal communications
  • Event coordination
  • Social media management
  • Marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Brand promotion
  • HTML and CSS coding
  • Social media oversight
  • Digital communications
  • Information gathering and analysis
  • Report writing

Timeline

Communications Specialist

SC EPSCoR, South Carolina Research Authority
09.2023 - Current

Graphic Design Intern

Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications

Clemson University
Steve Ramirez