Resume

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)