Mimi Catherine Albano
Graphic Designer
Brands by Mims · July 2018 - Present
Design and develop visual identities, websites, email campaigns, and media campaigns
Create organic and paid content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Conceptualize marketing strategies, including photo and video content creation, social media management, SEO optimization, copywriting, email, paid ads, and event planning
Execute targeted e-commerce campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive sales
Brands: The Hotel Perle, The Bygone Hotel, Sands Mirage Hotel, Sauvie Island Stables, Harper’s on the Hill, MF Welding, MammaLike, Evoke & Evolve Retreats, Maeve Music
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Visit Virginia Beach · March 2024 - July 2024
Filmed and edited organic social media content
Designed and built landing pages and campaign micro-sites
Authored blog content to target specific SEO gaps and opportunities
Conducted web traffic analysis using CRM systems
Brand Designer
Concora Credit · September 2020 - April 2023
Led design and brand development for consumer credit card brands
Designed email campaigns with A/B testing, improving account originations by 10%
Built web-pages with a focus on UX design and web accessibility
Led cross-functional teams, optimizing workflow efficiency
Developed ad campaigns, contributing to a 4% increase in account originations
Brands: Earniva Mastercard, Destiny Mastercard, Indigo Mastercard, Milestone Mastercard
Designer
The Media Socialites · December 2021 - March 2023
Designed cross-platform campaigns for luxury and e-commerce brands
Filmed and edited organic social media content
Developed campaign assets, including storyboarding, mood boards, and art direction
Brands: SheLovesMeDC, Sandone Productions, Estee Couture, Idina Bride, Premini Events, Elizabeth Priya Kumar, Julian Leaver Events, Mark Ingram Atelier, Bario Neal, Moxie Salon, Allure Bridal, Micaela Erlanger, Pop Parties Dallas, Something Vintage Rentals + more
Graphic Designer
Marcus&Millichap · January 2019 - June 2019
Designed visually engaging branded pitch decks
Illustrated detailed and custom maps
Implemented comprehensive and cohesive style guides
Graphic Designer
Lidl Grocery · June 2019 - November 2019
Designed print and digital collateral, leading to a 4% increase in customer app engagement
Animated in-store video displays
Shot studio photography for e-commerce and lifestyle
Creative Intern
Yes& Agency · August 2017 - January 2018
Shot and edited organic lifestyle social content for luxury brands
Designed web pages using Xd and Figma
Created engaging display ad campaigns
Brands: The Brown Advisory, Officina, Masseria, Tempus(Monex), Carousel30
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
After Effects • Illustrator • InDesign Photoshop • Premiere Pro • Xd
UX/UI
Adobe XD • Figma HTML/CSS • WebFlow
Marketing
ActOn • Airtable • Canva • Klaviyo Constant Contact • Salesforce
Workflow
Asana • Basecamp • Monday.com Notion • Wrike • Trello • Jira
Skills
Graphic Design
Visual Identity
Art Direction
Organic Social Media
UX/UI Web Design
Wireframing & Prototyping
Brand Strategy
Content Strategy
Video Editing
Illustration
Photography
Photo Editing
Email Campaigns
Paid Ads
AI-Driven Tools
Creative Direction
Typography
Color Theory
A/B Testing
Lead Generation
Data Visualization
Market Research
Content Management Systems
Brand Development
Visual Storytelling
Multitasking
Problem-solving