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Yusef Trowell

UI + UX Designer & Strategist, Drone Airspace Management,
ytrowell@gmail.com
I specialize in solving complex problems using design. My positive personality and ingenuity allow me to deliver sustainable solutions to my clients. I excel in complex problem solving and digital innovation. Over 4 years of industry experience has led me to work with startups and world-class brands such as Drone Airspace Management, Microsoft, and Young Presidents Organization. My leadership and communication skills have been developed through my branding experience at Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, Board member with Edpoint College Access Programs, and numerous freelance endeavors. Specialties Include: – Business Strategy – Database Management – Experience Design – Front-End Web Development
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Work Experience

Drone Airspace Management (DAM)

Business Designer
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Feb 2016 - Current

Design new platforms, systems, and offerings for DAM's strategic growth platform. Secured $3.4M of impact investments in the areas of economic and workforce development to date.

Freelance

Digital Designer for Web & Mobile
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Jul 2015 - Current

I partner with my clients to design intuitive web and mobile experiences that solve business problems and meet strategic goals. Services include strategy, experience design, interface design, and development integration assistance. http://yuseftrowell.com

Digital Pangaea, Online Presence Mgmt.

Creative Director
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Digital presence management company that specialized in brand identity, e-commerce solution, and digital presence management Provide creative vision and art direction for productized service offerings to small businesses. Lead teams to identify, evaluate and activate emerging opportunities using open source platforms. Commission designers, developers, and creatives for producing deliverables in line with project scope.

Washington, DC Economic Partnership

Manager, Small Business Development and Retail Attractions
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Apr 2015 - 2015

WDCEP contributes to the economic success of Washington, DC by knowledge brokering. Managed the WDCEP’s “Entrepreneur Road Map” Speaker Series, the WDCEP Development Showcase and managed the organization's other small business development offerings. Developed and expanded partnerships with neighborhood-based community development organizations.

Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

Brand Marketing Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

Golden Triangle BID promotes the downtown business district of Washington, DC. Designed membership database style guide, which supported the delivery of the business district’s retail guides (showcased more than 550 of DC’s destination restaurants, shops, bars, and services). Extended existing partnerships with community fitness services by collaborating to host free fitness classes. Reviewed layout, design and pre-press production of monthly e-newsletters. Oversaw design and content architecture of organization's content management system (CMS).

Microsoft

Brand Marketing Intern (Windows Ucrew)
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Aug 2012 - May 2013

Campus ambassador program Mobilized product launches in an experiential marketing environment and leveraged Old Dominion University’s student resources to connect with diverse demographics. Taught interactive workshops that gathered qualitative insight for future marketing campaigns. Delivered technical support to end-users on Window 8’s interface.

Course Hero, Inc.

Business Development Intern
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Campus ambassador program. Mobilized Course Hero's Knowledge Drive Campaign initiative through spearheading crowdsourcing efforts on the campus of Old Dominion University.

Education

Old Dominion University Bachelor of Arts & Letters, History – Secondary Education, 2009 - 2013 Activities and Societies: President: National Pan-Hellenic Council (two terms); Senator: SGA; Vice President: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Blue Ribbon Committee - Strategic Plan; and Young Entrepreneur Parlay Yusef Trowell UI + UX Designer & Strategist, Drone Airspace Management, ytrowell@gmail.com

2009 - 2013