SUMMARY​

Versatile creative professional skilled in crafting engaging visuals and materials that communicate messages effectively, drive engagement, and align with strategic objectives. Combines expertise in photography and graphic design to deliver unique, impactful visual solutions. A collaborative leader with a keen eye for detail, adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand consistency and high-quality results.

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EXPERIENCE

Photographer & Graphic Designer | 2023-Present

Military Friends Foundation (501c3)

Supports the foundation’s initiatives by creating impactful visual content that honors military service and commemorates significant events. Ensures high-quality imagery and design align with the organization’s mission, providing families with lasting tributes.

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• Photographs formal events including military funerals, with sensitivity and respect, capturing high-ranking government and military personnel while preserving the significance of each occasion.

• Designs and maintains a private website for families of the fallen, providing a catalog of photos from past ceremonies to honor and preserve their legacy.​

• Designs compelling collateral, event materials, and branded assets that engage donors and honors military service​.

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Photographer & Graphic Designer | 2011-Present
Maia Kennedy Photography (Portfolio)

Skilled in capturing compelling, story-driven visuals that document meaningful moments and elevate client narratives. Combines graphic design and photography expertise to create cohesive, engaging materials.​

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• Works closely with clients and event coordinators to produce cohesive visual stories that align with project goals. Adapts to the unique requirements of each client, consistently delivering work that exceeds expectations.

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom) to produce high-quality visuals that align with branding and storytelling objectives.

• Designs marketing and promotional materials, including social media graphics and print collateral, to enhance audience engagement.

• Manages multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

• Fosters strong client relationships through clear communication and timely project delivery, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

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Senior Designer | 2011-2023
Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster Audio, Paramount Global)

Responsible for developing print and digital collateral as part of the product as well as to disseminate information and promote the brand. Recognized for collaborative approach in leveraging team dynamics to enhance ideas and effectively solve problems. ​

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• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and update creatives assets for marketing, packaging, and social media that effectively highlighted product attributes while maintaining brand consistency and strategy. Advocated for strategic design decisions that aligned with company objectives.

• Reviewed and refined creative assets and editorial content to enhance clarity, strengthen messaging, and ensure communication effectiveness.

• Managed and collaborated with freelancers and third-party vendors to meet project deadlines, fostering strong relationships and ensuring quality production while staying within budget and timelines.

• Developed digital assets and templates, creating a library of collateral to ensure content remained up-to-date, aligned with brand standards, and easily accessible for cross-departmental use.

• Coordinated with multiple departments to update creatives and content on the website, contributing to an improvement in user engagement and growth in online conversions.

• Designed and managed both B2C and B2B pages on the company website using a Content Management System (CMS) tool.

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VOLUNTEER WORK​

Lead Photographer, Graphic Designer, Social Media Designer, Website Designer, Committee Member | 2014-Present

Tough Ruck Marathon

Leads event photography, design, and engagement strategies to support the annual Tough Ruck marathon, organized in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association/Boston Marathon.

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• Contributes photography expertise, capturing important moments at events to chronicle and strengthen the organization's visual narrative.

• Designs and manages visual assets for Tough Ruck and other key fundraising initiatives.

• Facilitates communication and coordination with external photographers, orchestrating a photo crew to enhance a comprehensive documentation of events. Provides creative direction when needed.

• Develops engaging materials for social media and internal use, increasing visibility while encouraging and enhancing participation in the community.

• Collaborates on designing promotional materials and refines messaging to support the organization’s fundraising initiatives and drive donor engagement.

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Collaborates with many other notable organizations and charities, contributing skills in photography and graphic design to support diverse missions:​

• Boston Bruins Foundation

• Healing Heroes Foundation

• Runway for Recovery

• Massachusetts One Hundred Club

• Massachusetts Run for the Fallen

• South Boston St Patrick’s Day Parade 

• USS Constitution 1812 Marine Guard

• USS Massachusetts SSN-798 (Commissioning Committee)

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SKILLS​​

• ​Creative:  Content Development, Creative Direction, Print & Digital Graphic Design, Photo Editing, and Writing

• ​Photography:  Ceremonies, Events, Portraits (Studio & Outdoor), Sports Photography

• Software:  Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat) & Microsoft Office

• Soft Skills:  Adaptable, Collaborative, Detail-Oriented, Problem-Solving, Receptive to Feedback, Team-Building

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EDUCATION 

Emerson College, Bachelor of Science

Emerson College, Website Design Certificate

Parsons School of Design, Graphic Design Certificate