A freelance designer living in Northern Virginia, I recently graduated from a certificate program at Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging, where I studied graphic and web design. I previously studied economics and music at the University of Virginia, where my work in promoting the UVA Music Department got me started in the design world. Since then I've worked with real estate developers, retail businesses, lawfirms, and nonprofits to create branding, collateral, and marketing plans for their organizations.

Jill Cockerham


Education

Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Washington, DC
Graphic and Web Design Certificate, May 2009

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
B.A. Economics, Music, May 2007

Professional Experience

McEnearney Associates, Inc.
McLean, VA
July 2009 – Present
Desktop Publisher/Creative Services

  • produces brochures, postcard, presentations, advertisements and other marketing materials
  • plans and executes direct mail campaigns with management and for individual agents
  • tracks and bills all collateral
  • consults with agents and management for specific campaigns and presentations

Federal Development LLC
Washington, DC
July 2007 – May 2009
Marketing Coordinator

  • Executes marketing plans for various development projects
  • Designs brochures, newsletters, advertisements, other marketing materials
  • Oversees and executed direct mail campaigns
  • Coordinates and completed responses to requests for proposals
  • Has planned events including Veterans Museum opening, RFP training conference

Betty’s Azalea Ranch
Fairfax, VA
1998-Present
Office Assistant, Assistant Manager

  • Works with Webmaster to update website and create e-newsletter
  • Designs Newsletters, Signs
  • Assisted with scheduling, wholesale purchasing, and book keeping
  • Managed and maintained Annuals Section

McIntire Department of Music
Charlottesville, VA
October 2006-June 2007
Advertising Assistant

  • Designed all newspaper/radio promotions for UVA Music Department events
  • Created local newspaper partnerships doubling ad space size
  • Oversaw advertising budget
  • Created press releases and posters as needed
  • Executed PR work for professional residencies

First Year Players
Charlottesville, VA
2005-2007
Publicity Chair

  • Directed all publicity for “Pippin” and “Once Upon a Mattress”
  • Designed Flyers, Tshirts, programs, Advertisements
  • Mobilized publicity staff, innovated new publicity approaches
  • Over 2,000 people attended the 8 performances I publicized

Skills

  • Graphic Design Software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark)
  • Web Design Software (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks)
  • Microsoft Office Programs (Powerpoint and Word expert)
  • IT/Small office networking
  • Proficient in Spanish

Activities

Opera Viva/First Year Players
Music Director and Vocal Director
2004-2007

  • Scheduled and led rehearsals for cast members and orchestra
  • Conducted productions of “Sugar”, “Godspell”, and “Carmen”

Private Clarinet Teacher
2002-2003
Taught Private lessons to students at the elementary/middle school level