Elissa Stanick-Woods

About

Elissa Woods is an award-winning Graphic Designer on a mission to empower small businesses driven by a desire to do good. She helps others scale for success by building bespoke brands through strategic branding and thoughtful graphic design. She graduated top of her class having completed her master’s program in one year instead of three and has won multiple awards for her branding and graphic design expertise, as well as an award for copywriting. Elissa holds a master’s degree in Media Design from Full Sail University and a bachelor’s in Digital Filmmaking from the University of Montana. When she is not designing she can be found trying new foods, saying all of the puns, and making new friends along the way.

Experience

• Founder & Freelance Graphic Designer · Woodse Creative Co05-01-2021

  Woodse Creative Co. is a one-woman branding & design studio led by Graphic Designer, Elissa Stanick-Woods. Her mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build bespoke brands, brick by brick to empower small businesses to scale for success. She'll accomplish your goals through strategic branding, thoughtful graphic design, and impactful social media. Woodse Creative Co Offers The Following Services: - Branding Collateral Design (Print, Digital, Apparel) - Brand Strategy Development - Brand Identity System Development - Creative Consultation & Direction - Social Media Visual Content Creation - Visual Communications - Website Design (For WordPress and Wix)

• Freelance Creative Director · FYR Diagnostics07-01-2022

  FYR approached me with a need for a brand identity system, a full suite of brand collateral, and an enhanced website that better reflects its evolution since its inception. I worked with them to create a scintillating brand to differentiate them from their competitors, ignite enhanced interest from investors, spark engagement from customers, and enkindle buy-in. Ahead of their Series A raise, FYR's seed-stage investor was blown away by the first run of FYR's new pitch deck designed by moi. They have since asked for permission from FYR to use FYR's new non-con deck as, "A shining example to our other portfolio companies of what good deck looks like." FYR's collaborator, Element Biosciences is also excited by the new brand, website, and more to come. Element's own, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing referred to the new website by simply saying, "It all looks beautiful!" In short? Before FYR even began pitching for their raise they garnered the right reactions from the right audiences. Stay tuned for more on FYR's gain when they announce the close of their Series A! ;) FYR Dx is the catalyst to innovate diagnostics and transform healthcare. They transform healthcare by developing diagnostic solutions that utilize novel insights on disease to innovate the next generation of liquid biopsies. They bridge the gaps between healthcare, patients, and disease. For their rebrand, I provided: - Full Brand Strategy and Visual Identity System Development - Full Brand Guide, Logo, and Brand Design Elements Suite - Full Corporate Collateral Template Suite (Letterhead, PPT, & More) - Full Social Media Image Template Suite (For a range of industry-specific uses) - Full Brand Collateral Assets Design Suite: Print, Digital, and Apparel - Corporate Pitch-Deck Redesign & Overhaul - WordPress Website Design UX/UI & Development Facilitation - Promotional Website Landing Page Template Design Beyond the rebrand, I continue to support FYR through graphic design services as needed.

• Freelance Graphic Designer · Undisclosed Communications Agency05-01-2021 – 05-01-2023

  At this undisclosed biotech PR firm, I was a white-label Graphic Designer contracted to provide multi-media content creation and design for small biotech and life sciences companies. Why? In 2020, I was awestruck by the innovation of Operation Warp Speed and became committed to shaping biotech communications through the power of social media and design. During my time here, I worked with more than 100 companies spanning therapeutic, platform, and disease areas, ranging from Seed-Stage to Series C. I Provided: - Branding Design Services (expanded brand identity system for Series A company prepping to launch 4 subsidiaries) - Graphic Design Services (including but not limited to: corporate handouts, ads, brand guides, and other print and digital collateral) - Photo or Headshot Retouching & Editing (I am the unsung hero for many a man's receding hairline) - Post-Production Video Services (short-form video creation which included: editing, captioning, and light animation) - Project Management (minor oversight and management for a variety of creative projects including but not limited to: design, social media, and website design and development) - Social Media Services (image and graphic template design, image creation, video creation, content writing, and management) - Website Design & Updates (Wix and WordPress)

• Creative Content Specialist · Expesicor08-01-2020 – 05-01-2021

  - Built and maintained social media presence by developing strategic digital marketing plans - Created and managed social media content (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) - Engaged with social media audiences through comments and direct messages - Assisted with composing, editing, and distributing press releases - Composed, edited, and distributed monthly newsletters - Coordinated marketing events. On-campus and Missoula community neuro efforts - Assisted with community outreach and company networking - Assisted with main website design, including creating and proofing new content - Collaborated with web development professionals and assisted with UX design - Created and designed content for affiliated organizations and partners - Developed and maintained partnerships with outside organizations, i.e University-related clubs, etc - Maintained and updated company branding guide - Developed marketing materials, both print and digital - Developed Team X logo and related assets for both print and digital

• Photographer, Graphic Designer, Marketing Assistant, and Videographer · The Bookstore at the University of MT08-01-2013 – 05-01-2018

  - Photographed merchandise, or other subjects, using digital cameras and equipment. - Conceptualized and creates short videos and advertisements - Determined desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects. - Used digital editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition - Designed and revised various signs and graphics for both in-store use and promotional materials - Conducted marketing media conceptualization, technical support, and creative technical execution. - Managed social media - Managed e-commerce content

• Motion Design Intern · University of MT -- Academic Enrichment Program02-01-2014 – 05-01-2014

  - Designed graphics and animations - Overhauled editing and organization of materials - Utilized knowledge of media production - Converted data among multiple digital formats - Collaborated with a diverse creative team

Education

• University of MontanaBachelor's of Fine Arts, Digital Film-Making
• Full Sail UniversityMaster's of Fine Arts, Media (Graphic) Design

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