Hello

Thanks for visiting. Here's some background on my work: After over a decade managing my own mural arts company, I branched out the artistic tree by pursuing my chosen career path and passion for graphic design.

I offer practiced artistic skill, an overwhelming understanding of the client relationship, business and office dynamics, and a passionate predilection for design. My business experienced has also allowed me to develop my communication and marketing skills, as well as hone my creative problem solving abilities to meet the requirements on any project on deadline and within budgets.

Resume

Experience:
Freelance Designer & Illustrator 2001-present
-Created illustrations and designs for non-profit publications and marketing materials
-Web-based and printed work
-Published by a number of organizations including Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Beyond Pesticides, and Concepts of Independence, Inc.

Founder & Owner, Muralicious 2006 - present
-Established company offering murals for public spaces, businesses, and personal residences
-Communicated and worked with clients to create unique and personalized mural designs
-Collaborated with non-profits, government officials, and other artists to craft and execute public murals
-Designed and maintained website
-Developed and maintained database of current and prospective clients
-Designed and distributed marketing materials in print, online, and video
-Publicized Muralicious projects and news via social media

Artist in Residence - Utrecht Store, Washington, DC 2009
-Participated in week-long residency in Utrecht's store located in downtown Washington, DC.
-Created artwork in window studio for public viewing

Public Muralist/Volunteer Leader, San Salvador, El Salvador 2009
-Designed murals for public spaces in San Salvador
-Collaborated with local neighborhood association to develop relevant and exciting designs
-Worked with all levels of the community to paint the mural, including children, local companies, and neighborhood representatives

Skills:
-strong background in the arts including graphic design, illustration, and fine art
-marketing, website creation and social media
-wide array of computer skills including the Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, MAC OS (Pages, Keynote) and Microsoft OS (Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, Excel, Word)
-verbal and written communication skills
-creative thinker and problem solver
-writing and editing articles, brochures, newsletters and press releases;
-planning and executing meetings and conferences;
-maintaining website content;
-in depth research
-data compilation and analysis.

Education:
Certificate in Graphic Design
Hunter College, New York, NY
2011

BA / Studio Art Major
State University of New York at Geneseo
2000

Email: art@meghantaylor.com
Phone: (202) 465-2529