Courtney N. Donaldson

Resume 2025

Professional summary

Experienced Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience specializing in graphic design, illustration, mixed media art, and photography. Demonstrated adaptability, dedication, and resourcefulness throughout career. Achieved recognition as a top 6 finalist out of thousands of entries in a nationwide design contest for a major network. Excels in creating visually appealing designs that captivate audiences and effectively communicate messages. Highly self-motivated, creative, and resourceful.

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Employment History

 

​C. Nichelle Designs | Graphic Designer | Columbia, SC

Apr 2009 - Present

• Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and develop creative solutions to meet their objectives

• Create visually appealing and impactful designs for social media platforms to enhance brand recognition and engagement

• Design and create visually appealing graphics and illustrations for marketing materials and advertisements to attract and engage target audience.

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget

 

Capital City Club Columbia | Contract Photographer | Columbia, SC

Apr 2021 - March 2024

• Develop and maintain a strong portfolio of high-quality photographs that showcase the unique features and events of Capital City Club Columbia

• Create unique and engaging visual content to capture the essence of special events

• Collaborate with event coordinators to understand the specific photography needs for each event and ensure that those needs are met

• Ensure the timely delivery of edited photographs to the event coordinators, allowing for efficient post-event marketing and promotion

• Edit and retouch event photographs to ensure a consistent and professional look

 

Graphic Designer, WACH FOX57 News, Columbia, SC

APRIL 2017 - MARCH 2020

• Develop creative and innovative graphic designs for television advertisements and promotional materials to effectively represent the WACH FOX brand and attract viewership.

• Create visually appealing and engaging graphics for on-air and online platforms to enhance the brand image and attract viewership.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for effective brand representation and promotion through graphic designs.

• Created badges for employees and visitors.

• Manage the photography and editing of headshots for on-air talent to ensure a consistent and professional appearance.

• Design and create custom social media graphics and templates to increase engagement and brand awareness on WACH FOX's social media platforms

• Assist sales department with marketing materials such as, social media marketing, email blasts and Ads.

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Tiny Techz | STEM Instructor | Columbia, SC

Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

• Instructed disadvantaged boys and grades 3rd-11th STEM

• Develop and implement engaging and interactive STEM lesson plans for students of all ages

• Develop and implement innovative STEM curriculum to engage and inspire disadvantaged students

• Collaborate with other instructors to develop interdisciplinary STEM projects and curriculum

• Provide individualized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs

• Coordinate and facilitate field trips to local companies to expose students to real-world STEM applications and career opportunities

• Assist in organizing and facilitating field trips and guest speaker events to expose students to real-world applications of STEM

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Skills

• Visual Communication 

• Event Photography 

• Photography Editing 

• Advertising 

• Print Design 

• Illustration 

• Layout 

• Photoshop 

• Indesign 

• Illustrator 

• Lightroom 

• Mockups 

• Mixed Media Artist

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Education

• Bachelors Degree of Science | South University-Columbia | Columbia, SC

      Aug 2011 - Nov 2013

      Graduated Cum Laude Honors

• The Art Institute of Charleston | Charleston, SC

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

Languages

English

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Hobbies

• “I Had A Dream” Scholarship (2009)

• Mixed Media Artist with recognition from many “Public Figures”.

• Public Figure of South University ads (2012 and 2013)

• I volunteer my services and time for Range for Hope and Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority and was inducted as an Honorary Member (Spring 2022).

• Certified in Adaptive Golf to help Disabled Veterans.

• Top 5 Art/Graphics/Advertising Finalist for TV series “Grown-ish” (2020).

• Jasper Project Second Act: “Red Cup” Short Film Festival Actress/ Participant (2019). 

• Blythewood Wildlife Commercial.

• Publisher of 3 coloring books promoting mental health awareness and my “Six Yesterdays Ago” Brand (2017, 2020, 2023).

• Local Photography and Ad Publications for Columbia, SC.

• Barrel and Flow Beer Label Design Partnership: Angry Orchard and Daleview Brewery (2022)

• Black Girl Art Show Participant

  • Columbia, SC - Nov 5, 2023

  • Orlando, FL - May 26,  2024

  • Charlotte, NC - April 7, 2024

  • Atlanta, GA - Dec 8, 2024

• 3D Childcare Mural for Bright New Beginnings (2024)3