Evan Whitaker

(913) 499-5631
email@evanwhitaker.com
evanwhitker.com

Education

Drexel University

BS– Graphic Design | 09/2021-06/2025
UX & Interaction Design Minor
3.89 GPA
Dean’s List all terms

Experience

Graphic Designer

Conexon LLC | 2022-2023

  • Streamlined the training process for over 300 employees by working with an improvement team of 6 coworkers across separate departments to design and build a custom Sharepoint site
  • Improved the file organization systems for 6 departments by moving and re-organizing 373 documents while coordinating with key stakeholders from each department
  • Built a cohesive environment across the Sharepoint “Training Hub” by creating a comprehensive design system that included 14 custom illustrations and layouts

Senior Portrait Photographer

Freelance | 2018-2021

  • Planned and organized 17 photo shoots with separate clients– utilized word-of-mouth marketing and client recommendations
  • Took over 300 photos for each client and consistently delivered 40 edited and retouched photos within a week of the photo shoot
  • Received additional payment on top of the agreed fee from 4 clients due to strong interpersonal skills and quick turn-around deliveries

Visual Brand and Identity Designer

Freelance | 2020-2022

  • Created logos and identity systems for 4 clients, spanning 3 industries, using the proprietary discovery process and reoccurring meetings with each client
  • Created a unique discovery process tailored to each client, improved by trial and error and research that grew a better understanding of brand identity
  • Delivered a total of over 50 assets, ranging from social media templates to letterhead, all created with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Skills

Drexel University

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office/
Google Workspace
Webflow

Identity Design
Web Design
Portrait Photography

Awards/Interests

High School yearbook

Led a team of 19 to produce two 300+ page publications– created a design system and style guide for consistent visuals

  • National Scholastic Press Association
    Pacemaker Award(National award– 5 selected of 300)
  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association
    Gold Crown (National award– 15 selected of 300)

Other interests

  • Ultimate Frisbee
    Social media team, increased Instagram impressions by 94%
  • Wristwatches
  • Business & Marketing
  • Filmaking
  • Personal Finance