About Cary Porter
Cary Porter
Visual & Graphic Designer
Hi, I'm Cary, a designer in Philadelphia! My mission is to provide quality designed products to both individuals and businesses to help them reach their goals. Whether it's an engaging website, unique brand identity, or curated set of marketing materials, like a seed, I'll fill the cracks and make ideas grow.
Education
2018-2022
Temple University Klein College of Media & Communications
Bachelors of Art in Advertising
2018-2022
Temple University Tyler School of Art
Minor in Art
2019-2022
Temple University Fox School of Business
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Certificate
Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Figma
Miro
Wix
Wordpress
Canva
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Basic HTML & CSS
Mailchimp
Constant Contact
Skills
Graphic Design
Product Design
Branding
Website Design
UI/UX Design
Protoyping
Wireframing
Illustration
Photography
Videography
Email Campaign Design
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Problem-Solving
Resourcefulness
Time Management
Detail Oriented
Reliability
Positivity
Experience
2022-Present
Visual & Graphic Designer
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Create print and digital materials for advertising, social media, and educational purposes
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Enhance the interface and experience of their website for increased performance and accessibility
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Created style guide for branding use
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Collaborate with the founders and lead partner
2020-Present
Owner | Visual & Graphic Designer & Photographer
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Consult and perform work for business owners and individuals
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Create design systems, websites, digital, and print designs for companies and individuals (e-commerce, consulting)
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Design logos, brand assets, and style and brand guides
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Develop concepts and ideas for new and evolving businesses
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Photograph events and individuals
2018-2022
Graphic Designer & Design Coordinator
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Design and update designs for JD Admissions and Graduate and Internationals Admissions
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Create wireframes for landing pages and microsites
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Create brochures, signage slides, fliers, logos, homepage slides, advertisements, social posts etc.
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Work with their brand guideline to create responsive designs
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Collaborate with marketing team
2020-2022
Graphic Designer & Webmaster
New Foundations Charter School
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Build web pages and create wireframes
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Create print and digital designs for distribution
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Manage and publish on social media
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Take photos for and edit videos of events
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Order and design products as needed
2022
Graphic Design Intern
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Wrote original content & performed research for social media plan
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Collaborated with team to create ebooks, animated landing pages, and blog templates
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Wrote blog on the benefits of animations in blog posts
2021
Art Director
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Created promotional materials for The Giving Bee, a nonprofit organization providing food to families and shelters in the Philadelphia area.
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Took the lead on projects and helped coordinate projects
2019
Graphic Designer
2019 National Service Learning Conference
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Created the logo, directory boards, website/stage banners, t-shirts, and overall look and feel for the conference
CV
Cary Porter
Hi! I’m a designer based in Philadelphia. My mission is to provide quality designed materials to both individuals and businesses, helping them reach their goals. From building a set of wireframes to enhance website engagement, to developing a logo and brand style guide to create identity, like a seed, I fill in the cracks and help your ideas grow.
Experience
2022-Present
Visual & Graphic Designer
-
Create print and digital materials for advertising, social media, and educational purposes
-
Enhance the interface and experience of their website for increased performance and accessibility
-
Created style guide for branding use
-
Collaborate with the founders and lead partner
2020-Present
Owner (Graphic, Interactive, & Print Designer & Photographer)
-
Consult and perform work for business owners and individuals
-
Create design systems, websites, digital, and print designs for companies and individuals (e-commerce, consulting)
-
Design logos, brand assets, and style and brand guides
-
Develop concepts and ideas for new and evolving businesses
-
Photograph events and individuals
2018-2022
Graphic Designer & Design Coordinator
Temple University Beasley School of Law
-
Design and update designs for JD Admissions and Graduate and Internationals Admissions
-
Create wireframes for landing pages and microsites
-
Photo editing
-
Create brochures, signage slides, fliers, logos, homepage slides, advertisements, social posts etc.
-
Work with their brand guideline to create responsive designs
-
Collaborate with marketing team
2020-2022
Graphic Designer & Webmaster
New Foundations Charter School
-
Build web pages and create wireframes
-
Create print and digital designs for distribution
-
Manage and publish on social media
-
Take photos for and edit videos of events
-
Order and design products as needed
2022
Graphic Design Intern
-
Wrote original content & performed research for social media plan
-
Collaborated with team to create ebooks, animated landing pages, and blog templates
-
Wrote blog on the benefits of animations in blog posts
2021
Art Director
-
Created promotional materials for The Giving Bee, a nonprofit organization providing food to families and shelters in the Philadelphia area.
-
Took the lead on projects and helped coordinate projects
2019
Graphic Designer
2019 National Service Learning Conference
-
Created the logo, directory boards, website/stage banners, t-shirts, and overall look and feel for the conference
Education
2018-2022
Temple University Klien College of Media & Communications
Bachelors of Art in Advertising
2018-2022
Temple University Tyler School of Art
Minor in Art
2019-2022
Temple University Fox School of Business
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Certificate
Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Figma
Miro
Wix
Wordpress
Canva
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Basic HTML & CSS
Mailchimp
Constant Contact
Design Skills
Graphic Design
Product Design
Branding
Website Design
UI/UX Design
Protoyping
Wireframing
Illustration
Photography
Videography
Email Campaign Design
Additional Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Problem-Solving
Resourcefulness
Time Management
Detail Oriented
Reliability
Positivity