Dawit Sebsebie
Hyattsville
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong academic background in Digital Media and Web Technology. Proven track record in producing high-quality print and digital assets, from brand identity and stationery to web graphics and 3D modeling. Adept at bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical production requirements to deliver unique, market-ready products.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pactzion LLC.
01.2019 - Current
- Web Development & Maintenance: Building and updating responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. This includes managing Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Shopify.
- Multimedia Content Creation: Designing high-quality digital graphics, infographics, and layouts using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Video & Audio Production: Filming, editing, and producing short-form video content and animations for web and social media platforms.
- UX/UI Design: Creating wireframes and prototypes (often in Figma or Adobe XD) to improve user journey and interface accessibility.
- Digital Strategy & Analytics: Monitoring web traffic and engagement metrics (via Google Analytics 4) to optimize content performance and SEO rankings.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaising with IT, marketing, and sales departments to ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
DS Graphics And IT services LLC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Digital Media Specialist: A "jack-of-all-trades" focusing on content and social strategy.
- Front-End Web Developer: A more code-heavy role focusing on the "client-side" of websites.
- UI/UX Designer: Focused specifically on the interface and user experience.
- Multimedia Producer: Specialist in video, motion graphics, and interactive assets.
- Digital Marketing Manager: A strategic role overseeing campaigns and data-driven growth
Freelance work
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Design and create various print items and digital elements including web and E-news graphics, stationery, brochures, booklets, and logos.
- Assist in preparing materials for production including e-news, web and print materials
- Research advertising and print needs for a variety of projects
- Coordinate and organize images, logos and photographs
- Prepare camera-ready layout by cropping photos, incorporating logos, inserting graphic elements, and preparing files for output.
- Typeset and design large full color jobs and small multi- color jobs, such as catalogs, letterheads, envelopes, product brochures, and calendars.
- Participate in designing promotional materials and editing books and magazines
Operator
Paramount Inc.
Temple Hills, MD
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Maintained the highest levels of customer care while demonstrating a friendly and cooperative attitude
- Transported customers to and from certain destinations
- Provided information about the local area or referred to appropriate source to gather relevant information.
Data Processor
International Graphics
Beltsville, MD
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Cataloging, Coding and Importing data from various databases and spreadsheets
- Use Postal Software from first LOGIC for processing labels
- Printing Journals and MICR documents using state of the art digital printing machines
- Liaise with other companies such as USPS, UPS, and FEDEX.
Librarian
Library of Lutheran
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Cataloging Coding, Shelving, and Collecting Books
- Cooperating and networking with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources outside the school
- Evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support library services
- Understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assisting users with their understanding and observance of the same
- Develop, plan, organize, implement and evaluate effective and age appropriate library programs
Education
B.Sc. - Digital Media and Web Technology
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD01-2013
Associate Degree - Visual communication/Graphic Design
Prince George Community College
Largo, MD01-2011
Certificate - Animation/Hypermedia
Prince George Community College
Largo, MD01-2011
Certificate - Computer Graphics
Prince George Community College
Largo, MD01-2010
Skills
- Design & Layout: Brand Identity, Typography, Packaging, Advertising, Print Production
- Web & Digital: HTML/CSS, E-news Graphics, UI/UX Principles, Web Content Management
- Technical Artistry: Digital Photography, Sketching/Drawing, 3D Modeling (Maya), Animation
- Production: Pre-press Preparation, Large Format Printing, Color Correction
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash (Animate)
- 3D & Multimedia: Autodesk Maya, Audiovisual Editing, Digital Photography
- Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, CMS Platforms
- Office & Productivity: Microsoft 365, Postal Software (FirstLOGIC), Database Management
- Operating Systems: macOS (Current), Windows 10/11
Websites
Timeline
Pactzion LLC.
01.2019 - Current
DS Graphics And IT services LLC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Freelance work
01.2011 - 01.2015
Operator
Paramount Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Data Processor
International Graphics
01.2005 - 01.2007
Librarian
Library of Lutheran
01.1998 - 01.2004
Associate Degree - Visual communication/Graphic Design
Prince George Community College
Certificate - Animation/Hypermedia
Prince George Community College
Certificate - Computer Graphics
Prince George Community College
B.Sc. - Digital Media and Web Technology
University of Maryland University College