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Professional Summary

Creative and mission-driven communications professional with a strong background in marketing, graphic design, and administrative support, specializing in visual storytelling. Adept at crafting impactful brand identities, educational materials, and proposals that promote ecological stewardship. Consulting experience with a strong knowledge of native flora and fauna, Florida-Friendly landscaping, and pollinator habitat design. Experienced in managing social media, supporting outreach initiatives, and increasing brand visibility through strategic, visually compelling content. Highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about blending design with environmental advocacy and education.

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Skills

Marketing & Graphic Design Project & Event Coordination

Knowledge of Native Flora & Fauna Administrative Support

Brand & Content Strategy Microsoft 365 Adobe Suite

Illustration Informational Graphics Wildlife Photography

Squarespace & Wix Short-Form Video Production

Work

2023 - Present

Graphic Designer & Consultant - Purple Martin Studio

Led brand development for a small landscape architecture studio, including logo design, visual identity, and brand guidelines.
Designed and developed a responsive website to showcase project portfolios, firm values, and ecological design services.
Created educational graphics and marketing materials promoting Florida-Friendly landscaping, native plants, and wildlife habitat design.
Served as a consultant, providing expertise on native plant selection and pollinator habitat design to support environmentally responsible landscape solutions.
Produced visually compelling proposals, presentations, and digital content tailored to residential clients and design partners.
Developed and scheduled social media content to increase engagement and promote environmental awareness in landscape practices.
Collaborated closely with the principal designer to ensure alignment of visual communication with firm mission and values.

2021 - 2023

Marketing Coordinator - Dix.Hite + Partners

Collaborated with the Marketing and BD Director to develop and produce marketing collateral, including brochures, project sheets, branded merchandise, and event materials.
Updated website content, imagery, project pages, and news items to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Curated and created content for monthly social media, PR, and blog calendars to support brand visibility and engagement.
Supported proposal development by updating staff resumes, completing forms, and assembling response documents.
Designed and implemented graphic templates for presentations, proposals, social media, award submissions, and other branded materials.
Coordinated event and conference booth design, logistics, and setup.
Developed digital and print content to celebrate staff contributions, highlight team achievements, and promote company culture, community involvement, and traditions.
Ensured brand consistency and quality control across all visual and written communications.

2020-2021

Administrative Assistant - Dix.Hite + Partners

Served as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and vendors, providing professional and welcoming reception services.
Managed multi-line phone system, directed calls, and handled general inquiries with efficiency and discretion.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, conference calls, and internal events, including preparation of meeting materials.
Maintained organized filing systems for project documentation, contracts, and office records, both digital and physical.
Assisted with formatting, proofreading, and assembling client proposals, reports, and presentations.
Supported office operations by ordering supplies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring a clean, functional work environment.
Handled incoming and outgoing mail, shipping, and deliveries.
Provided administrative support to leadership and design teams, including time tracking, expense reporting, and travel arrangements.
Contributed to a positive office culture through coordination of team celebrations, lunches, and studio events.

Recognition

2022

Dix.Hite + Partners

Today we had a meeting at Findsome & Winmore to discuss some messaging strategies around our firm's design philosophy and process – something we are always trying to portray to our audiences in new and memorable ways. Hillary came to the meeting extremely prepared with a notebook FULL of ideas. I could tell that she had spent time developing and iterating her ideas until she came up with some that she was proud of. She shared one idea in particular that was so spot-on that the entire room just said, "That's it. There it is. We're done." And honestly, we were. It was a fantastic idea. I forget sometimes that Hillary only has a few years of experience in this role because she is a natural. A natural with a ton of passion and an incredibly creative brain. Thank you, Hillary, for making us sound good!

-Whitney Tidd Director of Marketing and BD, PLA

Education

2010

Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL

Associate of Science in Cardiovascular Technology

Interests

I love spending time outdoors with my partner and our curious three-year-old—exploring the woods behind our home, gardening out front, or heading to nearby state parks and nature preserves on the weekends. I collect vintage Florida ephemera (especially linen postcards) and have a soft spot for raising native giant silk moths like Actias luna—releasing them back into the wild once they’re big, beautiful, and ready to fly. When I’m not outside, you’ll likely find me thrifting, listening to audiobooks, or happily making to-do lists.