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About Me

Hello! My name is Daniel Leyva. I go by Danny and I am a graphic designer whose based in Rockville, MD.

I am probably listening to 90's hip-hop/rap and playing Fortnite. And if I am not doing that then I am most likely running a 5K/10K/half marathon race.

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Experience

09/2024 – Present

Allegra Marketing Print Mail

Graphic Designer & Customer Service Specialist

  • Design and modify 400+ digital assets and print ready material including business cards, postcards, flyers, banners, newsletters, booklets, and brochures.

  • Adhere to in-house and client brand guides to create cohesive digital assets and print ready material.

  • Communicate interdepartmentally to resolve complex design and print issues, adapt to developing project environments.

  • Submit print ready material, organize and prepare files accurately for ease of print, check printed material to ensure accuracy and reduce printing errors.

2021 – Present

Freelance Designer

  • Design logos, illustrations, and album covers for small businesses and artists, ensuring brand consistency and creative impact.

  • Produce technical diagrams for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals, meeting exacting professional standards.

09/2022 – 06/2023

University of Maryland,

Athletics — Volleyball

Graphic Design Intern

  • Designed graphics for athletes and coaching staff, boosting fan engagement and brand presence on social media platforms by 21%.

  • Created direct mailers using university style guides to keep brand identity consistent for athletic recruitment campaigns.

  • Collaborated with coaches and design interns to ensure unified and consistent visual messaging.

04/2021 – 07/2024

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Shift Manager​

  • ​Managed 12+ team members, supervised daily operations, fostered a positive team culture, and built strong employee relationships.

  • Trained 25+ new employees, delegated tasks, streamlined store-wide efficiency.

  • Oversaw cash handling, reconciled daily sales over $2,000, proactively resolved customer concerns.​​

09/2019 – 04/2021

Ice Cream Scooper​​

  • Coordinating with team members to efficiently distribute products.

  • Accurate memorization of customer orders, systematic food preparation, and end of business day closing procedures.

  • Friendly, engaging, and competent customer service in product sales.

Education

2020 – 2023

University of Maryland,
College Park

Bachelor of Arts — Studio Art Graphic Design Track

  • Dean's List 2020-2023

  • Clarvit Design Scholarship 2022

2017– 2020

Montgomery College

General Studies

  • Dean's List 2017-2020

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