Sonjai Persaud
SonjaiPersaud@gmail.com
941-592-9700
My Name Is Sonjai Persaud a highly creative and multitalented Graphic Designer with extraordinary creative thinking and project design abilities. Adept multitasker with the ability to bring simultaneous graphic design projects to completion with complete efficiency and accuracy. Able to work well independently or as a member of a professional graphic design team.
I have 16 national and state level graphic design
awards from 2018-2019.
My Skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Proficiency in Sketchup, Basic Video and Motion Graphic Knowledge (After Effects, Premiere Pro), Basic Coding Knowledge, Print Knowledge, Branding, Marketing, Social Media & Networking, Problem Solving, Hard working, Flexible & Time Management, Responsible, Always on time, Respectful, Creative, Leadership, Great team member (former college/pro athlete), Always gives 100%, Not afraid to ask questions, Communicative, Not afraid to fail.
Education
Graceland University- 2011-2012
Alabama State University- 2012-2013
University of Charleston- 2013-2015
University of West Florida- 2015-2017 (BFA Graphic Design)
2022-Present
Senior Graphic Designer
United Soccer League
2019-2022
Lead Graphic Designer
United Soccer League
2017-2019
Graphic Artist
State College of Florida
2017
Graphic Designer
University of West Florida-
Sports and Recreation
2013-Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Sonja Persaud Designs
2010-2012
Graphic/Landscape Designer
500 Tree Care
AWARDS
3 Deans Awards for Graphic/Studio Design- Alabama State University, University of Charleston WV
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Graphic Designer of The Year- UWF Sports and Rec.
Bronze- 2018 Educational Advertising Awards- Poster
First Place- 2018 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Campaign
Second Place- 2018 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Campaign
Third Place- 2018 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Direct Mail
First Place- 2018 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Brochure
First Place- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Handbook
First Place- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Brochure
Second Place- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Mailer
Merit- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Campaign
Merit- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Campaign
Merit- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Poster
Merit- 2019 Educational Advertising Awards- Brochure
First Place- 2019 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Handbook
Second Place- 2019 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Campaign
Second Place- 2019 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Poster
Third Place- 2019 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Magazine
Third Place- 2019 AFC-CMC Awards of Excellence- Flyer
Nominee and Runner-up for Hashtag Sports Creator of Color-Top 30 (2020-2021)