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David Gra

Digital marketing specialist

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Detroit, United States
Digital Media Specialist at Government
Studied at University of Arizona
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davsgraphics.com
Joined January 2, 2023

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English
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About
Solutions to your digital marketing needs: photography, website design, graphic design, social media, and content creation.
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Experience
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Government
Dec 2022 – Present
Detroit
Digital Media Specialist
Writing press releases for news and events and sending them to media contacts. Updating and managing the website. Creating the bi-annual newsletter for residents. Creating print media to inform residents about businesses and events. Manage media assets on the computer server. Creating monthly employee newsletters. Handling graphic design and photography needs for the organization using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign. Assisting residents and associations with various needs including scheduling room reservations and department contacts. Developing Social Media strategy, including writing copy and designing posts to inform residents about news and events. Work with various departments, organizations, nonprofits, associations, and commissions to accomplish goals
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Government Organization
Oct 2018 – Oct 2022
Detroit, MI
Media Consultant
• Managed and maintained social media and marketing accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Google Business and YouTube • Responded to customer inquiries and complaints • Create content to promote community events, services and resources available to assist taxpayers • Complete all photography, graphic design, and writing needs of the Treasurer’s Office • Write letters and proclamations on behalf of the Treasurer • Design letterhead and PowerPoint templates • Update and monitor the website, social media pages, and community information portals • Interact with community partners to keep information and flyers up to date • Assist with event planning and distribution of information at community events, trade shows, and resource fairs • Collaborate, schedule, and follow-up on projects with vendors and staff
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Freelance Photography Company
Dec 2012 – Mar 2020
Detroit, MI
Freelance Photographer
• Taking photographs at events and editing photos • Other photography included architectural, cityscapes, landscapes, weddings • Additional services include social media, advertising, Google Analytics, website and graphic design, creating business cards, and marketing materials • Managing aspects of a small business including lead generation, client interaction, and accounting
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Automotive Business Development Customer Service Agency
Oct 2017 – Oct 2019
Troy, MI
Automotive Chat Agent
• Respond to customer inquiries via live chats from auto dealerships on chat software. • Research vehicle databases to find solutions to customer questions • Utilizing X-time dealer scheduling software to schedule service appointments
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Food Import Company
Dec 2014 – Oct 2018
Dearborn, MI
Graphic Designer and Office Assistant
• Managing creative projects including product labels, warehouse signs, catalogs, promotional materials, websites, and photography • Developed initial design of website; developed comprehensive and consistent inventory catalog • Responding to vendors and client inquiries • Proofreading documents, troubleshooting hardware, software, and office equipment, and helping with administrative tasks as needed
Education
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University of Arizona
Aug 2008 – Dec 2013
Economics