Billie Denise is a graphic designer specializing in both print and web. Currently based in Boston, Massachusetts and building upon 4 years of design experience, Billie is full of fresh and innovative ideas. A graduate from Framingham State University with a major in Visual Communications and a concentration in Graphic Design, Billie has decided to expand her knowledge on the field by attending Suffolk University's New England School of Art & Design and is currently completing a Master of Arts degree in Graphic Design.
She is currently working at Kreativ Technologies, a web developing company, as a part-time web designer as well as acting as lead designer of a web-based start up company. When Billie is not working, she enjoys blogging, discovering new foods, moving through her Netflix queue, and spending time outside - away from her computer. Billie finds inspiration in all things creative: art, fashion, writing, cooking, and interior design and tries to use all of them to enhance her own designs.
New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University - Boston, MA
Master of Arts in Graphic Design Candidate
2010 - Present
Framingham State College - Framingham, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts
Concentration in Visual Communications & Graphic Design
Significant Study of Fashion Design & Merchandising
2005 - 2009
Cum Laude, Dean’s List, President’s List
City of Boston, Special Events - Boston, MA
Contract Designer
Developed a design suite to be used throughout a large-scale event, worked directly with sponsors and clients, and designed efficiently under a tight schedule.
Work included: Newspaper ads, banners, TV ads, posters, labels, and identification tags.
Events: 2011 Boston Bruins Parade and GospelFest.
Kreativ Technologies - Austin, TX
Freelance Designer
Created concept and design of company website, update web graphics on an ongoing basis, create professional, user-friendly website designs for clients through layout, graphics, customized modules, photography, webfonts and increasing SEO.
Work included: Website design, custom graphics and modules.
Clients: Kreativ Technologies, Secure Vantage Technologies.
Metropolis Creative - Boston, MA
Full-time Intern
Worked on and self-managed multiple projects, interacted directly with clients, edited websites in HTML and CSS, and created original design options for clients.
Work included: Website design, Custom Facebook Application design, brochures, logos, business cards, and direct marketing pieces.
Clients: District 57, Phantom Entertainment, Downtown Crossing, Enterprise Center, Richard Stockton College, MITX, and ChemGenes.
Mac/PC OS, MS Office, Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, & Flash), HTML, CSS, Javascript and Acrobat Pro.
Strong typography and layout skills, good concept of color, knowledge of pre-press and printing issues, ability to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail and deadlines, confident in communication skills (both written and verbal), well organized, extensive experience in customer service, punctual and efficient.
Papercut Magazine
Contributing Writer
Founding member and contributing writer at Papercut Magazine. Papercut Magazine is a Boston-based online magazine geared towards fashion, art, culture and current events.